Dave Hill
@davehillonlondon.bsky.social
Publisher and editor of journalism website OnLondon.co.uk. Also does: https://davehillonlondon.substack.com/ Plus podcasts for and with The London Society, fiction and sketches as John Vane. Busy.
Just back from a wander round my bit of #hackney, including Chatsworth Road Market. "Nige" would have hated it. #london #truelondon #stopfarage
November 9, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Just back from a wander round my bit of #hackney, including Chatsworth Road Market. "Nige" would have hated it. #london #truelondon #stopfarage
Things I'm remembering today: 1, Hitler was, among other things, an authoritarian nationalist who claimed he would "save" Germany; 2, WW2 Britain fought for freedom and against fascism; 3, We must never surrender to the Far(age) Right. #RemembranceDay
November 9, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Things I'm remembering today: 1, Hitler was, among other things, an authoritarian nationalist who claimed he would "save" Germany; 2, WW2 Britain fought for freedom and against fascism; 3, We must never surrender to the Far(age) Right. #RemembranceDay
What kind of "movement" would that be, so-called Tommy? The bowel variety?
November 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM
What kind of "movement" would that be, so-called Tommy? The bowel variety?
Went to less the Oxford Street Christmas lights come on last night. Didn't spot Nigel Farage.
November 4, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Went to less the Oxford Street Christmas lights come on last night. Didn't spot Nigel Farage.
Continuing with two snaps of granddaughter, one before London Aquarium rainforest section crocodile incident (left) and one during (right). #london.
November 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Continuing with two snaps of granddaughter, one before London Aquarium rainforest section crocodile incident (left) and one during (right). #london.
In further London Eye grandparental visit news, I can report that, for the first time, I noticed that you can see both St Paul's and what was originally called the Post Office Tower rather well from up there (as well as Mr Piano's brightly-coloured St Giles Circus) 🧵
November 2, 2025 at 10:39 AM
In further London Eye grandparental visit news, I can report that, for the first time, I noticed that you can see both St Paul's and what was originally called the Post Office Tower rather well from up there (as well as Mr Piano's brightly-coloured St Giles Circus) 🧵
When a grandchild reaches the age of 6, it is essential that they are taken for a ride on the London Eye followed by a visit to the London Aquarium. #london #truelondon
November 2, 2025 at 9:01 AM
When a grandchild reaches the age of 6, it is essential that they are taken for a ride on the London Eye followed by a visit to the London Aquarium. #london #truelondon
Wasting no time, @southwarklibdems.bsky.social have sent out a press release about Rachel Reeves renting out her family home in #London.
October 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Wasting no time, @southwarklibdems.bsky.social have sent out a press release about Rachel Reeves renting out her family home in #London.
Was very pleased to chair a London Society event at New London Architecture's Guildhall HQ yesterday. The theme was the role #housing might play in the future of the Square Mile and City of London Corporation. Full report coming for OnLondon soon. Pic by @leannetritton.bsky.social #london
October 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Was very pleased to chair a London Society event at New London Architecture's Guildhall HQ yesterday. The theme was the role #housing might play in the future of the Square Mile and City of London Corporation. Full report coming for OnLondon soon. Pic by @leannetritton.bsky.social #london
A graph by Vincent Stops showing the decline of bus service speeds in London (outside the pandemic) over the past 12 years. #london #transport #buses.
October 24, 2025 at 1:47 PM
A graph by Vincent Stops showing the decline of bus service speeds in London (outside the pandemic) over the past 12 years. #london #transport #buses.
Neat summing up of terrible tizz going on at X/Twitter.
October 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Neat summing up of terrible tizz going on at X/Twitter.
Enjoyed some very London moments at newly-opened Seven Sisters Market on Sunday. I was there at the same time as loads of NFL fans were heading for the Spurs ground (to watch something they call football but, of course, isn't). A few dropped in for coffee en route. #london #truelondon
October 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Enjoyed some very London moments at newly-opened Seven Sisters Market on Sunday. I was there at the same time as loads of NFL fans were heading for the Spurs ground (to watch something they call football but, of course, isn't). A few dropped in for coffee en route. #london #truelondon
Spent a bit of time yesterday catching up on Susan's Enthusiasms. Hall remains a good example of the degeneration of the Conservatives. #london
October 13, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Spent a bit of time yesterday catching up on Susan's Enthusiasms. Hall remains a good example of the degeneration of the Conservatives. #london
I asked them if they were tired of smiling yet. They said yes, but they didn't seem to mind. Photo taken in front of National Gallery as Diwali on the [Trafalgar] Square got underway. #london #truelondon
October 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I asked them if they were tired of smiling yet. They said yes, but they didn't seem to mind. Photo taken in front of National Gallery as Diwali on the [Trafalgar] Square got underway. #london #truelondon
Also available at London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. #london #truelondon
October 12, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Also available at London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. #london #truelondon
Long queue again outside V&A East Storehouse at the Olympic Park in east #London yesterday afternoon. How odd. The way some politicians and journalists tell it, people who live in the capital are scared to venture outside their homes. #truelondon
October 12, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Long queue again outside V&A East Storehouse at the Olympic Park in east #London yesterday afternoon. How odd. The way some politicians and journalists tell it, people who live in the capital are scared to venture outside their homes. #truelondon
Her close ally & fellow Trump Tory, Alessandro, has praised Kemi Badenoch this week. But, so far, #Susanhall has not. It's normal for Hall to show more enthusiasm for such as Rupert Lowe than for her own party, of course. But her silence during #conservatives2025 has been striking.
October 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Her close ally & fellow Trump Tory, Alessandro, has praised Kemi Badenoch this week. But, so far, #Susanhall has not. It's normal for Hall to show more enthusiasm for such as Rupert Lowe than for her own party, of course. But her silence during #conservatives2025 has been striking.
Once again, I ventured into that urban jungle of alien criminality, the West End of #London. Once again, I return home unscathed after taking refuge in the Maison Bertaux on Greek Street (all sounds a bit foreign, doesn't it, Nige?) #truelondon
October 5, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Once again, I ventured into that urban jungle of alien criminality, the West End of #London. Once again, I return home unscathed after taking refuge in the Maison Bertaux on Greek Street (all sounds a bit foreign, doesn't it, Nige?) #truelondon
