Tag Archives: Social Distancing

An autumnal glow from a leafy carpet

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

After I moved in to my old, small and rather characterful Georgian cottage, I’ve spent much of the year finding out about its various quirks and issues. Some lovely, some needing to be repaired and few that remain unaffordable to … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged Autumn, Colour, Coronavirus, Diary, garden, Leaves, outdoors, Social Distancing | Leave a comment

Coronavirus Diary 66 – I have an actual tour today!

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

Today is a very special day, I have my first proper tour since February albeit it at 50% off and possibly the only one of this year. Two people from the Lake District are staying in London for a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, London, Travel, Ye Olde England Tours | Tagged Coronavirus Diary, Guided Tours, Jack The Ripper, Social Distancing, walking tours, Ye Olde England Tours | 2 Comments

Coronavirus Diary 65 – Social Distancing at the Cinema with a blockbuster (Tenet) movie review

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

Just before moving, I got myself an annual cinema card as going to the Pictures is my favourite pastime. I thought I’d move house and finally get to go to unlimited movies, cricket matches, Theatre productions. None of that is … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Movies and Films | Tagged Cinema, Cineworld, Coronavirus Diary, Diary, Mask, Movie Review, Social Distancing, Tenet | 3 Comments

The famous London Underground Rush Hour Like Never Before – A Deserted Westminster

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

On thursday last week I had reason to go into London as I was practicing one of the new tours I have been working on. For the first time since I moved house in January, I got the tube direct … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, London, Travel | Tagged Commuting, Coronavirus, London, London Underground, Social Distancing, Westminster | 1 Comment

Coronavirus Diary 64 – Up All Night and Social Distance Snowballing

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

Though readers might not be aware, WordPress has been pushing another new editor for the last year or two. I’m always one who steadfastly refuses to embrace new technology (did I mention my 1990’s phone!!) but today they have stopped … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, News | Tagged Coronavirus Diary, Dotun Adebayo, ExcludedUK, ForgottenPAYE, Radio, Radio 5, Shielding, Social Distancing, Up All Night | 3 Comments

Coronavirus Diary 61 – When Social Distancing takes the Pee!

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

When I was scouting out the new tour Mayfair and Belgravia Walking Tour last week, I visited the The Grenadier Pubwhich I wrote about yesterday, I found something in the toilets which was very much a sign of the times. Of course … Continue reading →

Posted in Funny & Humour, Life, London | Tagged Coronavirus, Coronavirus Diary, Covid19, Diary, Pubs, Self isolation, Social Distancing, Toilets | 1 Comment

Coronavirus Diary 60: #ExcludedUK Why does my country hate me?

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

I haven’t worked since February, it’s getting on for 6 months now since I’ve been paid. Despite the government paying out billions to some fantastically good causes and supporting the overwhelming majority of people, 3 million of us are actually … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Politics | Tagged Coronavirus Diary, Covid19, ExcludedUK, ForgottenLtd, Self Employed, Self isolation, Social Distancing, Sole Trader | 17 Comments

Coronavirus Diary 56 – My first hug!

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

In England, last Saturday was known as Super Saturday with the first substantial re-opening of shops and pubs soon after most shops re-opened. Of course none of that interested me in the slightest. It probably shows something of what … Continue reading →