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Monthly Archives: July 2009
The Fun of the Fair
Well this is shaping up to be a cracking weekend in East London. Tomorrow we have the fabulous Field Day – details here – where the charming Lady Luck Rules OK will be out in force. They’ll be setting up … Continue reading
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Fanfarlo
I’ve been listening to these charming chaps and heartily recommend you do the same. Combining guitar, ukulele, fiddle, trumpet, clarinet and many other lovely sounding noises, they have a pleasingly Arcade Fire kinda sound. Apparently David Bowie is a big … Continue reading
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Londonist
If you’re looking for a rundown of what’s going on in this fine town then look no further, Londonist has it covered. A handy website with news, events, restaurants, cultural places to visit, it’s as jam packed as a proper … Continue reading
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London Below
If, like Neil Gaiman, you’ve ever wondered what lies beneath London’s cobbled streets, here’s a blog that will give you some answers. You’ll never look at a manhole cover the same way again…
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English Tale, American Twist
I’m heading off to Dorset tomorrow for Camp Bestival and so won’t be able to post a new episode of Electric Sheep this weekend. However, events on Monday inspired me to write and I thought I would share the result, … Continue reading
Stop the pigeon
If all the pigeons on the plinth are making you nostalgic for the days when feathered vermin friends roamed freely in the Square, you can get back in touch with them via this handy blog, written by one of London’s … Continue reading
Episode 16: Tea & Sympathy
This week we’re talking about the nation’s favourite drink. Plus we find out who’s won the plinth competition and some lovely Koigu yarn, and the comedy delights to be found in town, in podcasts and in essays. Tea & Sympathy … Continue reading
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Tagged books, comedy, history, other podcasts, quirks of the British, tea
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Episode 15: One & Other
This week the Sheep comes over all artistic, looking at Anthony Gormley’s One And Other art project for the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square. Plus there’s a competition, a handmade film review and a seriously cool bit of yarnstorming. One … Continue reading
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Tagged art, graffiti knitting, knit the city, London Events, yarnstorming
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Episode 14: Mad Dogs & Englishmen
This week London has been sweltering in the heat. Noel Coward had a point and we’ve all been out in the midday sun a little too much lately. So it’s time for Britain’s favourite pastime, as we talk about the … Continue reading
