The last really great film I watched was Saltburn which was shockingly unique and often simply shocking. I remember when sitting down to watch Saltburn there was a trailer for The Holdovers and I made a mental note that this film was just my cup of tea. Nobody likes teacher Paul Hunham who is fantastically played… Continue reading The Holdovers Film Review
Tag: Christmas
Where Little Dorrit slept – A secret spot of Dickensian London
Most peoples experiences of London are packed tube trains, busy shops, bright lights and crowds of people. Mine always seem to be very different and I often feel like I am living in a Charles Dickens story. Walking around quiet lanes or alleys, church bells ringing as random people shout out greetings as I run various errands.… Continue reading Where Little Dorrit slept – A secret spot of Dickensian London
Christmas trees of London
As I posted last week on the most famous Christmas Tree, the one being in Trafalgar Square, I thought I might put up a few photos of some of my favourite ones I’ve seen in public spaces in London this year. Of course there are hundreds of Christmas trees on display in London, possibly thousands… Continue reading Christmas trees of London
The History of the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree
It is said perhaps to be the most famous Christmas tree in the world and in London marks the run-in to Christmas. Every year, since 1947, the people of Norway have given the people of London a Christmas tree which finds its home in Trafalgar Square. This gift is in gratitude for Britain’s support for… Continue reading The History of the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree
Coronavirus Diary 83 – The (lack of) joy at Christmas and discombobulated thoughts
I must admit that I don’t feel 1% Christmassy and that is 1% less than last year when at least I knew everyone else was to various degrees miserable and isolated but I’m 22.5 months now into being Excluded (15 months or more of that Shielding alone). It’s hard to get concerned about people having… Continue reading Coronavirus Diary 83 – The (lack of) joy at Christmas and discombobulated thoughts
Having an Excluded Christmas and a Shielding New Year
Today marks the 11 month anniversary since I last had a full days work. It’s hard to believe that almost a year has gone by and as almost everyone has Well I’ve had a worse Christmas than this year but not by much. I’m used to having them on my own and not seeing anyone… Continue reading Having an Excluded Christmas and a Shielding New Year
Making a Christmas Posset
It’s long been traditional at this time of year to make mulled wine or cider and its something I too often do. It’s certainly just the thing for cold winter weather at Christmas time. However there is a drink that is very more traditional and allows us to not just experience a Dickensian Victorian… Continue reading Making a Christmas Posset
My offering of Christmas goodies! Books and Video Tours
I must be the most useless blogger the world has ever seen at least when it comes to self-publicity. Here I am with a new book that came out at the end of August and I’ve never even mentioned it AND it is an official #1 best seller. If I ever had motivation or ambition… Continue reading My offering of Christmas goodies! Books and Video Tours
Spending Christmas Alone
I’m writing this post a few weeks in advance as I do for most of my posts. Christmas is traditionally a time for get-togethers and families and people don’t tend to think of those who spend it on their own for various reasons. In previous years, I have spent Christmas Eve and some other days… Continue reading Spending Christmas Alone
London Travel Gift For Christmas
Many bloggers use December as a time to hawk their books and whilst I’m not above that…. (did I mention I have a huge range on Amazon, iBooks and elsewhere lol) I thought I would do something slightly different. Instead of buying another belonging this Christmas that will soon be discarded, treat someone to an… Continue reading London Travel Gift For Christmas
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