Open House London last weekend proved -as always- fuel for the imagination. We began by the river in Southwark at the old mortuary. Bodies dragged from the Thames came here to be dried out, assessed for infectious diseases, and autopsied. Mind racing for book 3 (yes I know book 2 isn’t finished) we headed to […]
Category Archives: blue plaques
Holiday: 35 (blue plaques 29,30 & 31)
posted by MoreThanACat
OH and I had a wander by tube to Ealing Broadway. After a spot of lunch we headed off to our first blue plaque of the day at Ealing Studios. Pokemon says Ealing Studios is famous for the Monty Python films. Pokemon knows nothing. Home to the greatest British comedies, more like. So I grant […]
Holiday 28 & 29
posted by MoreThanACat
There is a lot to commend Wales. It is a brilliant full of amazing scenery and friendly people. It recharges my batteries and allows me to write. The book is coming a pace; so much so that I am back at handwriting stage. It also has one huge failing. It’s internet provision is woeful. At […]
Aug
09
Holiday: 17*
posted by MoreThanACat
(*Warning this post contains images of food porn.) Tuesday saw me walk into Elm Park, and have a brief wander around the park before heading off to Hornchurch (via the tube) to get some GF plain flour. I should have taken the bus from the station, but it was a fine day and the […]
50 before 50: #27 Harlow
posted by MoreThanACat
Another blue plaque discovered today in Harlow. This time celebrating a local politician: Rene Morris.
50 before 50: #26 – Chelmsford
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Father’s Day today saw us travel to Chelmsford. Coming from the restaurant after a fab meal – thanks Turtle Bay for the Gluten Free and Vegan options* – I saw this. Apropos for a blog post, don’t you think? * I’m not vegan, I’m lactose intolerant.
Jun
11
50 before 50 #25 Harlow
posted by MoreThanACat
Another surprise from today’s exploration of Harlow brings us to the half way point.
Jun
03
50 before 50: Hunstanton #20,#21,#22, #23 & #24
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On a sunny Saturday, we walked from our chalet to the lighthouse and back. En route we came across the following plaques. Not blue but very historic. As an adoptive Canvey girl the similarities always strike me with this seaside town. Created as a holiday resort by a Victorian with imagination, the cliffs were opened […]
May
07
50 before 50: #17 & #18 Harlow
posted by MoreThanACat
Snapped yesterday in Harlow were these two Blue Plaques. I’ll be honest, I was surprised to see them. Harlow for me has a negative connotation. Home to all the worst Essex can be: chavs, shellsuits, bling. And yet I found a bustling connurbation. A thriving market, a wide range of shops. A community spirit. A […]
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