• London Art Spot: Hanbury Street Angel

    Updated: 2010-10-31 09:47:02
    I’m taking a week off from the Art Spot interview, but here’s a new bit of art for you painted on Hanbury Street. The artist is Julian Kimmings. See a photo of him in action here.

  • Listen to a Londoner: Esnayder Cuartas

    Updated: 2010-10-30 08:04:16
    Listen to a Londoner is a weekly interview with a Londoner – someone who lives in this city, born here or elsewhere. If you’re up for being interviewed, email littlelondonobservationist@hotmail.co.uk. Esnayder Cuartas (Photo by Pablo Salgado) Esnayder is the manager … Continue reading →

  • Friendly Squirrels

    Updated: 2010-10-29 08:08:59
    Back home in my little New York town, the squirrels scurry up the trees the second they hear your footsteps nearby. You’d never, ever get one to climb up on your lap and sit there calmly for a photo. Not … Continue reading →

  • Sponsored Post: Pub Life – The Flask

    Updated: 2010-10-28 08:02:59
    This sponsored post by Katy Robinson, a travel guide writer on behalf of eDreams, just happens to focus on one of my favourite Hampstead pubs. Before they moved their weekly open mic night to another pub, we used to go … Continue reading →

  • Autumn Colours

    Updated: 2010-10-27 08:01:24
    The sprawling heath in Hampstead is one of the most beautiful places in London this time of year. I took a walk through the trails in the woods and later up Parliament Hill (photos of that part for another time) … Continue reading →

  • Theatre: Onassis

    Updated: 2010-10-27 00:30:00
    : : Paul in London Paul is in London . And seeing mostly theatre Wednesday , October 27, 2010 Theatre : Onassis After catching Onassis the Play at the Novello theatre on the weekend , I found I rather enjoyed the smooth and dirty talking central . character On one hand it is a silly play that goes on a bit . On the other hand it is entertaining with some great dialogue and an engaging performance by Robert Lindsay in the title role . And there is also Tom Austen , playing the surly son Alexandro , stripping down to his underwear for a nighttime swim . It all makes for a great night . out Whether it is a realistic depiction is probably up for debate . The women in his life Callas and Jackie O are more caricatures than real people here . And when things start to get interesting dramatically

  • Horse Stop

    Updated: 2010-10-26 08:09:58
    Victorian times collides with the modern world the other day when I was walking around Elephant and Castle toward the Imperial War Museum and saw this lovely horse-drawn funeral carriage standing in the bus lane…Reminded me of the photo Maggie … Continue reading →

  • The People of Camden Town

    Updated: 2010-10-25 08:06:00
    Graham‘s been out and about capturing the people of Camden Town again. Here’s some of his latest additions to the Flickr pool: For links to Graham’s Camden life archives, click here.

  • Overheard outside the pub Saturday

    Updated: 2010-10-24 22:57:00
    : Paul in London Paul is in London . And seeing mostly theatre Sunday , October 24, 2010 Overheard outside the pub Saturday Woman to security Ooh you have such a big head . And that hat makes you look like a baker . Posted by Pauly Email This BlogThis Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Google Buzz Labels : conversations : Reactions 0 comments : Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom About Me Pauly London , United Kingdom I am a thirty-something gay male from Australia living , working and blogging in SW London . My interests range from the oddities in local news and politics to music , literature , arts and theatre . paulinlondonblogger[at gmail.com View my complete profile Amazon MP3 Clips Twitter Updates Et cetera Audioboo Blogs on Stage

  • London Art Spot: Hugh O’Malley

    Updated: 2010-10-24 08:09:53
    Born on the Emerald Isle of Ireland, Hugh O’Malley came down to London to study at Surrey Institute of Art and Design and has been here ever since developing his fashion and beauty photography. His impressive list of past clients … Continue reading →

  • Listen to a Londoner: Natalie Lester

    Updated: 2010-10-23 08:08:41
    Listen to a Londoner is a weekly interview with a Londoner – someone who lives in this city, born here or elsewhere. If you’re up for being interviewed, email littlelondonobservationist@hotmail.co.uk. Natalie Lester Natalie has a BA in English, BSc in … Continue reading →

  • Elephants 131-140

    Updated: 2010-10-22 08:05:32
    Here’s 10 more fabulous elephants for a Friday. If you could bring one to life, which one would you choose? 131. Sidhe by John Rocha; Mount Street 132. Young at Art by John D Wilson; South Molton Street 133. Manasuna … Continue reading →

  • Overheard at Café Nero Saturday

    Updated: 2010-10-20 23:03:00
    : Paul in London Paul is in London . And seeing mostly theatre Wednesday , October 20, 2010 Overheard at Café Nero Saturday Woman 1 : Aaah know you know her Woman 2 : Well I do and she's like you and me . Woman 1 : She is Woman 2 : Yes she's a little bit german a little bit Flemish a little bit Scandinavian Woman 1 : And her husband Woman 2 : Well she's divorced you know . Woman 1 : Aw such a shame . Posted by Pauly Email This BlogThis Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Google Buzz Labels : conversations life in London : Reactions 0 comments : Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom About Me Pauly London , United Kingdom I am a thirty-something gay male from Australia living , working and blogging in SW London . My interests range from the

  • Walk in Sydenham Hill Wood

    Updated: 2010-10-18 07:30:00
    , : skip to main skip to sidebar Tired of London , Tired of Life One thing a day to do in London Pages Home About Calendar Contact 18 October 2010 Walk in Sydenham Hill Wood For centuries country folk have noticed a period of better weather around St Luke's Day , the 18th October . This became known as St Lukes Little Summer' They might be a day or so out but the forecast looks good for later , so why not take the opportunity to have a wander around Sydenham Hill Wood , a nine hectare area of ancient woodland in South . London The wood is the biggest remaining tract of the old Great North Wood , which once stretched from Deptford to Selhurst . Whilst its size was somewhat reduced with the relocation of the Crystal Palace to South London , and the laying of the tracks of the Crystal Palace

  • Theatre: Theatre of Horror and Grand Guignol

    Updated: 2010-10-17 09:59:00
    : : Paul in London Paul is in London . And seeing mostly theatre Sunday , October 17, 2010 Theatre : Theatre of Horror and Grand Guignol I was really in the mood for watching Theatre of Horror at the Southwark Playhouse Thursday evening . Maybe it was the skin biopsy I had a lunchtime that put me in the mood . There I was , watching chunks of flesh being taken out of me and put into little jars , blood dripping down my leg and feeling the stitches forcing it all back together . At one point the doctor said , Oh you turned your head at just the right time , as I watched a little slice of me going in a jar . The shows were tame compared to all that , but still in the same . vein The first piece , The Exclusion Zone started off incredibly disturbing about a young couple wanting to have some

  • Life in London: Burglary

    Updated: 2010-10-16 09:44:00
    : : Paul in London Paul is in London . And seeing mostly theatre Saturday , October 16, 2010 Life in London : Burglary Crime in London may be on the decline , but occasionally it does come and remind you its still there . Over the past weekend someone got into my flat via a suspected unsecured bathroom window and helped themselves to a five year old iPod . I wonder if they will enjoy the over-representation of musical theatre and funky house tracks on it , but who knows . There is also the slight sense of humiliation you feel when burglars have determined the only thing you have worth stealing is a five year old iPod , but that's probably something I can discuss when the victims of crime unit gets in . touch I always believed that you would know when you were burgled as you would come home

  • Watch a play at the Orange Tree Theatre

    Updated: 2010-10-11 07:30:00
    , : skip to main skip to sidebar Tired of London , Tired of Life One thing a day to do in London Pages Home About Calendar Contact 11 October 2010 Watch a play at the Orange Tree Theatre Richmond's 172 seat Orange Tree Theatre is the only permanent theatre in the round in London , meaning the audience surrounds the stage area on all . sides The theatre first began in late December 1971, in the upstairs room of the Orange Tree pub in Richmond , and the current , purpose-built Orange Tree Theatre opened in February 1991, in an old school , across the road from the pub . Today , the theatre is a registered charity , and claims that its schools work has expanded to cover 20,000 participants every year . For more , see http : www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk Picture by Andy Roberts used under

  • Play conkers on Hampstead Heath

    Updated: 2010-10-10 07:30:00
    , : skip to main skip to sidebar Tired of London , Tired of Life One thing a day to do in London Pages Home About Calendar Contact 10 October 2010 Play conkers on Hampstead Heath As part of the annual Heath Heritage Festival , this afternoon sees the annual Hampstead Heath Conker competition , with knock out rounds for five groups the under fives , 5-8 years , 8-12 years , 13-16 years and adults . The winner of each final will receive a . trophy Alongside this , there will be stalls from the National Trust , RSPB and volunteer group Heath Hands , and a chance to do some felt-making , some medieval archery , battle in a tug-of-war and even do some welly wanging . Your author will sadly have to miss it as he is recovering from an intense conker competition last . night It all takes place in

  • Indian Summer!

    Updated: 2010-10-09 15:39:54
    Glorious sunny day today (Friday October 8th), 20 degrees, with 22 degrees forecast for the weekend! Went into town. Sat on the steps of the Eros statue at Piccadilly Circus and had a smoke, amongst some others doing the same thing. Basking in sunshine watching the people and traffic go by, everyone enjoying the sunshine. It was proper warm too, I was only wearing a thin tee shirt. Walked through Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens on my way back to South Kensington. Wonderful atmosphere about the place. Not too busy, about 2 o'clock on a Friday afternoon, mainly tourists about. The guys doing roller-blading in Hyde Park were bare-chested, showing off as usual!

  • Step inside an 18th century debtors prison

    Updated: 2010-10-08 07:30:00
    , : skip to main skip to sidebar Tired of London , Tired of Life One thing a day to do in London Pages Home About Calendar Contact 8 October 2010 Step inside an 18th century debtors prison At the beginning of the Museum of London's new downstairs galleries , visitors have an opportunity to experience a prison cell which was once part of the Wellclose Square prison , and served as a temporary home to those serving time for unpaid . debts It is thought the cell dates from around 1750, and was part of the small courthouse and house of correction in Newgate , just to the east of the Tower of London . It is quite atmospheric , with low light and the noise of trickling water and rats coming from somewhere . nearby The walls are made entirely of wood and feature a range of different pieces of

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