Monthly Archives: December 2024
*”Now That’s What I Call London Shoes-2024″ – (End of Year Review for 2024)
As another year of my London Shoes activity comes to an end, I always like to take a look back to reflect on what Shoes has achieved in terms of experiences / places visited / knowledge gained and above all the fun times I’ve had had. 2024 started off on the wrong foot, well – ...Read more...
*the “Hackney Empire” London E8 -“Dick Whittington-Panto” Christmas-2024
The is the last in my London Shoes trilogy of ‘Festive’ blogs for Christmas 2024 – which found ‘Shoes’ in its beloved Hackney London E8, an area where I worked throughout the entire 1990’s – and as a result, a place that holds a special place in my heart. My workplace (ie Barclays Bank-Mare Street ...Read more...
* “Southwark Cathedral” – London SE1 – a brief history+Carol Service -Dec 2024
This is just a short and sweet London Shoes blog – just to get you in the festive spirit. The other week, in the lead up to Christmas 2024 – my London Shoes (accompanied by Mrs Shoes) attended a Carol Service held at London’s magnificent ‘SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL’ – London SE1 – right by London Bridge ...Read more...
*all about “My Exotic Fruit”……the story so far
The subject matter of this week’s London Shoes publication is somewhat different from the sort of topics I usually publish – as this blog article is actually all about what is a relatively new, and very interesting business venture. In terms of the London Shoes criteria – this particular topic has a strong London connection ...Read more...
* a “London-Christmas Tree Tour” – Dec 2024
In an effort to get into the festive spirit this year, my London Shoes did a bit of ‘tube-hopping’ the other night to check out just some of the wonderfully decorated Christmas Trees scattered throughout the ‘Smoke’ this year – and very enjoyable they are too. I’ve done something a little bit different with the ...Read more...
*the “London Overground Lines” – Named & Coloured – Nov 2024
Thursday 28th November (last week), saw quite a big change take place in London’s rail network – the official launch of an initiative that has certainly caused quite a bit of a talking point amongst Londoners in terms of opinions. Now – I’m sure that almost everyone is aware of and has at some time ...Read more...
