Seasons greetings

So having avoided the computer quite well for the last four days I thought I’d just pop back briefly to hope you all had a wonderful time, doing what ever it is people do these days. Also as I have a penchant for obscure and forgotten holy days/festivals I would observes that today is the feat of the Holy Innocents, in honour of which was written what I think is one of the most beautiful English hymns (not strictly a carol). So hear for you delectation is the Westminster Cathedral Choir singing the Coventry Carol. Enjoy – normal lack of … Continue reading

Best walk so far

Another November the 5th gone and another “quiet” walk around London with the indomitable Old Holborn, Olly Cromwell, Katabasis and others whose presence has been erased by alcohol (remind me if you want) – which was an utter blast. As has become our want we met in the pleasing environs of Chandos to exchange niceties, don costumes and imbibe a bracing drink before braving the autumnal air. Our dapper and well presented crew headed off down Whitehall, pausing to admire the security in place at that bastion of democracy that is Downing street. Setting the theme for the day they … Continue reading