Tag Archives: Tales From The City

Tales from the City-a great man’s chair

Posted on June 4, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen
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Sir Winston Churchill’s favourite spot, a chair by his beloved goldfish pond. A few moments away from a troubled world in Chartwell Kent, to start off the week.

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Tales from the City- and we all tumbled down

Posted on May 28, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen

I was at King’s Cross the other day, going down the escalator with a small suitcase.  I have done this journey far too many times to even count. I’ve carried my bike on the train and tube. I’ve even carried … Continue reading →

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Tales from the City-The Little Lamp GIrl of London

Posted on May 21, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen
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I love mooching around. London has plenty of places to satisfy that craving. I saw this little lamp in a second-hand shop, and just could not resist taking a photograph of her.  I played around a bit and here is … Continue reading →

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Tales from the City- Messing about in the river- The Thames

Posted on May 13, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen
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A Rain Day spent on the River Thames… “Is it so nice as all that?” asked the mole, shyly… “Nice? It’s the only thing,” said the Water Rat Solemnly, as he leaned forward for his stroke. “Believe me, my young … Continue reading →

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Tales From The City- The Old Red Pillar Box

Posted on May 8, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen
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I popped up to Oxford the other week and came back home to loads of post and a few letters to write. Actual letters on paper and with blue ink to post instead of emails! How quickly we get used … Continue reading →

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Tales From the City- Tea in the City!

Posted on April 23, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen
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It’s curious that no matter where you go or how much fun you’re having, there’s nothing better than coming home, putting the feet up, and just letting it all go with a good old fashioned cup of tea. There are … Continue reading →

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Tales from the city- Double Dutch

Posted on April 16, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen
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You can spend an entire life in London, but there always comes a time for the great get away! This time it’s off to Holland for a week. One of the great things about London is within a few hours … Continue reading →

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The Great British Sunday Lunch- Lillian Gish and Jockey’s Whips-why that’s just Cockney for Fish and Chips!

Posted on April 2, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen
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The Great British Sunday Lunch- Lillian Gish and Jockey’s Whips– why that’s Cockney for Fish and Chips! My dad would have boxed my ears to hear such words uttered from my dainty mouth. Proper words for a proper English girl … Continue reading →

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Tales from the City- Strange sighting at St Pancs!

Posted on March 26, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen
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I was making a mad dash for my train at St Pancs when this stopped me in my tracks long enough to snap it, wonder at the magic of nature and dash off. I suspect it is some sort of … Continue reading →

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Tales from the City- Week Two of No Telly- or here’s a flea in your ear!

Posted on March 26, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen
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It’s been an adjustment. Last week, gosh how I did miss watching my favourite shows, but they are quickly slipping out of mind. I spent Sunday sprawled in the chair with a copy of The Times, The Observer, and The … Continue reading →

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