Sunday Best
December 30, 2016 - 2 CommentsI’m now posting nuggets of triviality every Sunday. Each post will have a short essay relating to the day in question along with 10 other pieces of useless information.
They may be read on a weekly basis or one could dip in and out, either when collating questions for a pub quiz; bore your colleagues at work; or just to send yourself off to sleep.
London has no edges
May 23, 2014 - (0) commentsIt’s only when reaching the central core you realise the structure’s uniqueness, for running up its centre is a lift that is only means of reaching the viewing platform, and the only viable way of escaping in the event of a fire.
Run for the Hills
February 28, 2014 - (0) commentsOn the night of 7th January 1928 the Embankment wall collapsed near Lambeth Bridge, right opposite the Tate. Flood water poured across the road destroying homes and forcing local residents in one of London’s most deprived areas to swim for their lives.
Jump on a bus
February 18, 2014 - 2 CommentsOne of my favourite London films is Brannigan, starring John Wayne as a Chicago detective. It is as if Visit London had commissioned Paul Greengrass to direct a travel documentary aimed at American tourists.
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The Book Of Lists - London by Nick Rennison
This book joins the pantheon of London 'facts' and curiosities. If you enjoy Schott's Miscellanies you will recognise a similar delight in discovering obscure trivia and startling facts. It's a wonderful book to dip into, but the clear layout and excellent index also make this a very useful work of reference.
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