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The lighting shop on Kensington Church Street is closing down.
Oddly sad about that, as it seemed to be a centuries-old family business (actually, about 80 years) and would outlast every fad that society could throw at it.
Oddly sad about that, as it seemed to be a centuries-old family business (actually, about 80 years) and would outlast every fad that society could throw at it.
November 14, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The lighting shop on Kensington Church Street is closing down.
Oddly sad about that, as it seemed to be a centuries-old family business (actually, about 80 years) and would outlast every fad that society could throw at it.
Oddly sad about that, as it seemed to be a centuries-old family business (actually, about 80 years) and would outlast every fad that society could throw at it.
Madame Tussauds are never one to miss an opportunity - so Alan Carr’s waxwork will be in a Traitors-inspired design until Friday 28th November - at Madame Tussauds London
November 14, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Madame Tussauds are never one to miss an opportunity - so Alan Carr’s waxwork will be in a Traitors-inspired design until Friday 28th November - at Madame Tussauds London
Big crowd outside what will become the most instagram'd pub in London this Christmas.
November 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Big crowd outside what will become the most instagram'd pub in London this Christmas.
Person staring at their phone walked into me while I was waiting for a train and muttered they didnt see me there.
Must have been the camoflage clothing I'm wearing today.
Must have been the camoflage clothing I'm wearing today.
November 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Person staring at their phone walked into me while I was waiting for a train and muttered they didnt see me there.
Must have been the camoflage clothing I'm wearing today.
Must have been the camoflage clothing I'm wearing today.
Spiders under Twickenham Bridge have learned that insects are attracted to the light, making the street lamp an ideal place for their webs.
In other news... spiders are developing intelligence.
In other news... spiders are developing intelligence.
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Spiders under Twickenham Bridge have learned that insects are attracted to the light, making the street lamp an ideal place for their webs.
In other news... spiders are developing intelligence.
In other news... spiders are developing intelligence.
Chelsea Peers is an odd firm.
Only seems to advertise at Christmas with adverts that look a bit too close to a Christmas card from a "Trump supporting evangelical Christian family" for comfort.
Yet, the firm turns out to be a UK-based eco-friendly B Corp.
Weird.
Only seems to advertise at Christmas with adverts that look a bit too close to a Christmas card from a "Trump supporting evangelical Christian family" for comfort.
Yet, the firm turns out to be a UK-based eco-friendly B Corp.
Weird.
November 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Chelsea Peers is an odd firm.
Only seems to advertise at Christmas with adverts that look a bit too close to a Christmas card from a "Trump supporting evangelical Christian family" for comfort.
Yet, the firm turns out to be a UK-based eco-friendly B Corp.
Weird.
Only seems to advertise at Christmas with adverts that look a bit too close to a Christmas card from a "Trump supporting evangelical Christian family" for comfort.
Yet, the firm turns out to be a UK-based eco-friendly B Corp.
Weird.
About to go through the forbidden door.
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
About to go through the forbidden door.
A relic from the days of the GLC - next to one of the subways at Aldgate.
November 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A relic from the days of the GLC - next to one of the subways at Aldgate.
Tonight Mathew, I will be fighting warlocks.
November 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Tonight Mathew, I will be fighting warlocks.
Had some spare time, so popped up to the free roof terrace on top of the Post Building.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Had some spare time, so popped up to the free roof terrace on top of the Post Building.
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There's a Mari Lwyd in the Fitrovia Chapel at the moment, as part of a Ben Edge exhibition of modern folklore.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:58 PM
There's a Mari Lwyd in the Fitrovia Chapel at the moment, as part of a Ben Edge exhibition of modern folklore.
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At the Lady Mayors Show.
November 8, 2025 at 12:31 PM
At the Lady Mayors Show.
Starting the day with a tour of a Cipper Round the World racing boat.
November 8, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Starting the day with a tour of a Cipper Round the World racing boat.
Sorry folks, I've just seen my new home and am moving to Yorkshire.
(after I win the lottery tonight and learn to drive a car)
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(after I win the lottery tonight and learn to drive a car)
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November 7, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Sorry folks, I've just seen my new home and am moving to Yorkshire.
(after I win the lottery tonight and learn to drive a car)
www.ashtonsnet.com/property-det...
(after I win the lottery tonight and learn to drive a car)
www.ashtonsnet.com/property-det...
"Ailsa Jane Carmichael (commonly known as the Right Honourable Lady Carmichael)"
When your common name is more noble than your commoner name
www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4994174
When your common name is more noble than your commoner name
www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4994174
November 7, 2025 at 12:19 PM
"Ailsa Jane Carmichael (commonly known as the Right Honourable Lady Carmichael)"
When your common name is more noble than your commoner name
www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4994174
When your common name is more noble than your commoner name
www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/4994174
It's 2028, and the BAFTA for best TV show goes to the now-notorious episode of Grand Designs where they relied on an AI project manager, resulting in one of the most talked-about building disasters ever seen on TV.
(poster from an advert on the tube this morning)
(poster from an advert on the tube this morning)
November 6, 2025 at 10:29 AM
It's 2028, and the BAFTA for best TV show goes to the now-notorious episode of Grand Designs where they relied on an AI project manager, resulting in one of the most talked-about building disasters ever seen on TV.
(poster from an advert on the tube this morning)
(poster from an advert on the tube this morning)
It did operate as Cellnet, but in the early days customers could only buy via 3rd party resellers not direct from the company so only corporate buyers would engage with the brand.
That changed with Mercury121 and Orange launched.
That changed with Mercury121 and Orange launched.
November 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
It did operate as Cellnet, but in the early days customers could only buy via 3rd party resellers not direct from the company so only corporate buyers would engage with the brand.
That changed with Mercury121 and Orange launched.
That changed with Mercury121 and Orange launched.
Thanks for that Google AI - very helpful.
(I was checking the spelling of dephlogisticated air)
(I was checking the spelling of dephlogisticated air)
November 5, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Thanks for that Google AI - very helpful.
(I was checking the spelling of dephlogisticated air)
(I was checking the spelling of dephlogisticated air)
"But how can I cycle on the pavement if the pavement is blocked by all these bicycles?"
November 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
"But how can I cycle on the pavement if the pavement is blocked by all these bicycles?"