May 2025. Putney. Two and a half hours after leaving “home” I’d got my rare Putney tick, with my remaining London newbies so spread over the capital I had no chance of a second. So how about some bonus Putney pubbing ? The Half Moon is a famous music venue, the Duke’s Head is your… Continue reading So, THIS is what Landlord should taste like. The Bricklayers Arms, Putney
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HERSHAM BOY (& GIRL)
Sunday means Surrey, and Mrs RM joined me on a trio of tricky ticks in that quaint corner of that mysterious county between London and the M25. We start an hour round the M25 in Hersham, the Leighton Buzzard(s) of the South, named after the Sham 69 classic. I genuinely had no idea Jimmy Pursey… Continue reading HERSHAM BOY (& GIRL)
SHREWSBURY – THE SAME, BUT EVEN BETTER
A sure sign I’m getting older is that I appreciate Shrewsbury more now than 20 years ago, rather than finding it in any way complacent and old-fashioned. I even like the wonderful Dingle, spending more time in total there this year (10 minutes) than my own garden. As a rule, I like change; as long as I can… Continue reading SHREWSBURY – THE SAME, BUT EVEN BETTER
LUTON AIRPORT OO-EE-OO & THE ENGLISH ROSE
On Saturday we had to drop our son at Luton Airport for his flight to Krakow. It’s a bit of a building site, but at least not as manic as Stansted these days. My 90 minute short stay while I helped him check in cost £14, or 7 pints of OBB and 3 bags of… Continue reading LUTON AIRPORT OO-EE-OO & THE ENGLISH ROSE
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