November 2023. Euston. Walking fast in London is an art form. Somehow I’d knocked that 42 minutes to reach the station down to 26 by the time the Euston Tap hove into view, and while other options ARE available, this seemed a good time to make my triennial visit to the old classic. Particularly as… Continue reading A PINT UNDER A FIVER IN THE EUSTON TAP
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BLIMEY, AIN’T LONDON GORGEOUS ?
November 2023. Euston. Four hours “respite” from Waterbeach* equates to 150 minutes getting to and from King’s Cross, 20 minutes on a bus along Euston Road, 30 minutes in pubs, 15 minutes “idling” and 42 minutes walking. Oops ! That doesn’t quite work, does it ? Can see Dick doing the Math now. Better get… Continue reading BLIMEY, AIN’T LONDON GORGEOUS ?
MRS RM’S EUSTON TIP
Off to Aberdeen with Mrs RM, where I will slave away visiting pubs while she solves the University’s IT problems or something. We’d booked the sleeper from Euston. “Shall we go up early. Have a beer in the Tap ?” she said. Now, as a mansplaining man, it never pays to be too enthusiastic about… Continue reading MRS RM’S EUSTON TIP
THE RESTING HARE, EUSTON
Not sure the strong beers in Waterloo Tap were a good way to warm up for the powerboat trip along the Thames, but our stomachs just about survived. Only (!) 35mph along the Thames, but incredibly bumpy and more fun than much of Thorpe Park. The hail and lightning added to the theatre. Tourist sights… Continue reading THE RESTING HARE, EUSTON
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