When I typed ‘retro games’ into my browser I was a little surprised at the result. The sites featured were the sort selling ‘retro video games and classic retro gaming’. Atari, Commodore, Ninetendo, Sega, Sinclair and Playstation were not exactly the names I’d anticipated. So I typed in ‘retro toys’ ... Read More...
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I’ve been wondering how best to pass the time during the London 2012 Olympics. With the torch relay in a few days time, followed by a number of Olympic events in the surrounding area, there will be road closures and, potentially, gridlock. We will probably be better off staying indoors ... Read More...
Following Frank Key’s post earlier this week, you may be interested to hear about Tom Hicks, the Olympic Marathon champion of the 1904 St Louis Olympic Games. Having been helped by his trainers into the stadium (see above), Hicks collapsed on the finishing line and the medal ceremony was delayed ... Read More...
There’s one word for corporate umbrellas – naff, but if you’re caught in a downpour, I suppose it’s preferable to have one than get wet. Last week I spotted an umbrella emblazoned with the words ‘Obesity Matters,’ which seemed curiously out of place at Henley Royal Regatta. If you were commissioned ... Read More...
When I was invited to a preview of independent filmmaker Mike Freedman’s latest documentary, I turned on my SatNav and headed for somewhere in SE11. Manoeuvring into the narrow driveway of what initially looked like a modern housing development, but then appeared to be the entrance to some sort of ... Read More...
It’s a shame the sun fizzled out later in the week, but Tuesday was the perfect day for a spot of fashion scouting at Royal Ascot. I thought I’d share a few photographs of some of the fabulous men’s outfits on show, which I’m sure you’ll wish to emulate for ... Read More...
I recently bought a new alarm clock. I was trying to find a traditional style design in standard-issue silver, with a supersized, super-loud bell. Instead I was attracted by one that, though conventional in design, suited my bedroom’s colour scheme. The problem is that, being designer-black (not just the clock-face, ... Read More...
I finally got around to visiting the ArtHAUS show at Vyner Street’s Execution Room (running until 30th June). It was the second of the First Thursday private view evenings so drinks were thrown in, which eased the pain of travelling to far-flung E2 on such a filthy night. The show is ... Read More...
“Will Britain’s watching millions be let down today by the weather?” asked the Daily Sketch on Tuesday 2nd June, 1953. The Coronation forecast was as follows: WINDS northerly fresh or strong and gusty, some SUNNY intervals. Occasional SHOWERS, heavy at times, perhaps with HAIL and THUNDER here and there. Those camping out ... Read More...
The temperature in London rose dramatically on Tuesday, and not simply because the Chelsea Flower Show was such a hot ticket. Walking through the teeming crowds became quite an ordeal in the heat. Despite the ongoing hosepipe ban, nannying announcements were made regularly over the tannoy to remind visitors to ... Read More...
