As part of the Dagenham Town Show parade, the [REDACTED] torch, outriders, runners, police and sponsors came to town. Other boroughs get the torch on midweek mornings, we got to incorporate the visit into the annual carnival parade. Unfortunately, I’ve no idea of the identity of the chap carrying the touch, if you know drop …
Category Archives: London
Polar bears in East London
There is a polar bear in the middle of the Regent’s canal at Mile End.
Mountain!
I went up Snowdon. It wasn’t as wet as it looks in this photo. The most boring man in the world sat next to me on the train down from the summit.
Bells
Something like thirty years ago, I was on a bus with my grandfather passing The Whitechapel Bell Foundry; he told me a little about the place and promised to take me for a visit when I was older. Three years ago, I bought a ticket for a tour the following year, then forgot to go. …
Manic Street Preachers at the O2
I’ve always been a fan of the Manics, so had to go to the one-off gig at the O2, with them playing all 38 singles they’ve released over the years. Despite James claiming “There are many songs you might go to the bar for”, everyone stayed for Motorcycle Emptiness, and for their signature tune and …