London calling
Andrew Silk visits London – The Queen’s Walk “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.” So said Samuel Johnson to James Boswell during ...
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The women who have shaped London
Did you know that it was only last year, in 2017, that a woman was appointed as Metropolitan Police Commissioner? Cressida Dick is the first woman to take charge of the service and took office on 10 A ...
Don’t miss the boat – sleep on it instead
I am taking an early morning stroll along a picturesque Mediterranean harbour, just as the sun is rising. There are rows of gleaming yachts and colourful quayside restaurants are leisurely setting up ...
We all have an interest in the Battle for Soho
Joyce Glasser reviews Battle for Soho (October 29, 2017) Cert 15, 101 min. Despite the title, this film (see below for screenings) about the gentrification of Soho has wide ranging significance. All o ...