Tag Archives: London

Fancy a Pint ?

Posted on February 19, 2019 by

Way back in the 20th century I spent considerable time visiting London. While I was there I occasionally popped into the random pub to quench my thirst with a pint or two of real ale. As a foreigner, it was … Continue reading →

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Here Comes Santa

Posted on December 24, 2018 by

 

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Imagine Peace

Posted on December 8, 2018 by

It’s hard to believe that it has been 38 years since the senseless murder of the voice of a generation.

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Cats on the Page

Posted on November 11, 2018 by

Later this month, the British Library in London will launch a new exhibition celebrating fictional felines. “Cats on the Page” will open on November 23 in the main entrance hall and run through March 17, 2019. The free show was … Continue reading →

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Bookstore Tourism: London

Posted on October 17, 2018 by

When I first discovered London’s iconic Stanfords in 1986, Britain’s largest travel bookstore was already 133 years old. Located in a beautiful turn-of-the-century building on Long Acre in the heart of Covent Garden since 1901, the shop has one of the … Continue reading →

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Black Books : Bookstore Tourism

Posted on September 2, 2018 by

I recently had a request from TBTP follower Bill C. from Oakland for a bookstore suggestion in walking distance from St Pancras International Station in London. Bill said that he expected to have an hour or two to kill before … Continue reading →

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Bookstore Tourism : London

Posted on August 14, 2018 by

Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to visit each of the 17 wonderful bookstores in this charming short video from Abebooks. The little tour manages to cover antiquarian, secondhand, and indie community bookshops in every corner of London. Enjoy. … Continue reading →

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Bookshelves and Veggie Meatballs

Posted on July 30, 2018 by

Say what you like about the Swedish megastore chain Ikea, I’ve been a fan for decades. Just looking up from my desk I can count eight Ikea bookshelves, two file cabinets, and the actual desk that I’m sitting at. And … Continue reading →

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London is the pits

Posted on June 15, 2018 by

While some folks may think that the who;e avocado toast trend is over, the World Avocado Organization (yes, it’s a real thing) has other ideas. And to underscore their faith in the continuing allure of the tasty fruit, the WAO … Continue reading →

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Be More Pirate

Posted on May 6, 2018 by

First-time author San Conniff Allende’s new book Be More Pirate: Or How to Take On the World and Win is all about audacity and risk taking. To prove that he walks the walk, Allende, disguised as a contractor, plastered an eight-meter-long … Continue reading →

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