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It feels bittersweet to be back in London. In some ways it’s like a different Britain these days, post-Brexit, post-Elizabeth and post-Covid. But some things still stay the same, as I discovered that my bench in Jubilee Gardens is still there.
Ah, Wales. The country with the most impressive and baffling language. It was even used in the Bosnian conflict, where a Welsh regiment used the language for as a way to “encrypt” communication.
No shade on Alcatraz in San Francisco, but the Rock of Gibraltar is so much more worthy of the name. In ancient times, this was one of the Pillars of Hercules, flanking the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar.
This is part 5 of my quest for finding movie locations around the world. Contents: Once Upon a Time in America, John Wick, John Wick 2, X-Men First Class, The Adjustment Bureau, Spectre, When Harry Met Sally, Notting Hill, The Avengers, Knight and Day, Battleship Potemkin, Yes Man, Spider-Man 3, Kickboxer.
After a day filled with crane spotting at Ontario Basin, music locations at Salsford Lads Club and strange insults at Bricklayers Arms, we were ready to celebrate the new year.
Macclesfield is a sleepy town south of Manchester. While once being renowned for its silk industry, today very few visitors arrive here. Except for people with a keen interest in electronic music history.
Much has happened since the Roman fort of Mamucium was established in 79 AD. After becoming the world’s first industrialised city, Manchester went on to become one of the most famous music cities in the world.
Some cities have a sweet spot where I tend to return. It’s like a magnet and I don’t know why.
Over a decade ago I walked alone along the Thames riverfront in London. I came to the Jubilee Gardens and sat down on a bench.
The @media conference, or Web Directions as it is officially called these days, was once one of the pinnacles of web development. The celebrities of the web community gathered once a year and confirmed their positions as generals in the web standards war.
A newsflash today caught my eye more than usual, as there was a big fire going on in Camden. From what I heard the Canal Market is partly gone, but Lock Market and Stables Market seems to be alright.