Magnificent Maps
Popped along to the British Library on Saturday to see their rather marvelous Magnificent Maps exhibition. The display was very well presented, showing not just a history of maps and map-making but...
View ArticleOn the Map
As of yesterday we are now officially on the Tube map (check-out squares F6/F7). Woo! Shiny new air-conditioned trains all the way between Dalston and West Croydon. It’s certainly made a difference to...
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84 year-old goes for a quick drive Yesterday was the State Opening of Parliament – the one time in the year when all three parts of our legislative system are all in the same place at the same time....
View ArticleGrave Walking
With some of the usual suspects headed for Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries yesterday – another photo opportunity and a guided walk-around. This is rather smaller than the Magnificent Seven ring of...
View ArticleCycle Hire
Yesterday was the launch day for London’s new public transport scheme. The Cycle Hire scheme has been on the cards since Ken Livingston was mayor so it seems a little harsh that they seem now to...
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