Monthly Archives: August 2025
* “Coal Drops Yard”-London N1C – Then & Now
There are a number of locations scattered across London, that – I clearly remember, especially from my younger years……could only really be describe as being a run down, dirty, no-go dump of a place, with nothing of any interest there worth seeing, or worth visiting. However – as a result of enormous financial investment and ...Read more...
*”Elton John’s….Pinner”-(plus a little bit of mine)!!!
“Sir Elton Hercules John” is up there as probably being one of Britain’s most successful music artists of all time. A globally recognised, highly acclaimed singer, pianist, and composer – who, in partnership with his long-time co-songwriter, lyricist Bernie Taupin – has sold in excess of 300 million records worldwide. But Elton John hasn’t always been ...Read more...
* the London “Turtle Trail”- 2025
Last week under an overcast but still warm London sky, my London Shoes headed off ‘up west’ for the specific purpose of tracking down some ‘Turtles’ !!!! The “LONDON-TURTLE TRAIL-2025” hit-the-streets on 16th July and comprises of 16 life size turtle sculptures that are displayed at specific locations throughout specific West End streets. This exhibition ...Read more...
