by Joanna | May 12, 2014 | Londonist, pubs, SE1
There has been an unexcusable gap in my blog postings recently mostly because I am doing too much. I am still looking for the perfect work/life balance – a part-time job rather than ongoing temping (which I have too much of) so I can have more time for guiding... by Joanna | Mar 14, 2014 | pubs, Soho, unusual, vegetarian
On Tuesday night this week, rather by accident, I did something I’ve never done before – I took part in a singalong around the old Joanna.I arrived at the Coach & Horses, Greek Street just as the pianist was starting. She rattled off a few well known... by Joanna | Aug 20, 2013 | cafes, lunchtime, museums, pubs, Victoria, Westminster
In my other job (the one that pays the bills) I temp as a legal secretary. In the past few months I have been working in the immediate vicinity of Westminster Abbey which is (for someone interested in London’s history) a great place to work. There is also lots... by Joanna | May 24, 2013 | Appetite Festival, Guided walks, pubs, Walthamstow
Researching for my Walthamstow walk for the local Appetite Festival I came across a poem written about the evils of drinking alcohol. It was recited at a temperance meeting in a chapel in Wood Street, Walthamstow in 1884. Ironically it’s a good list of all the... by Joanna | Apr 2, 2013 | fonts, London Historians, pubs, walks
There is a danger, after having a few too many alcoholic drinks, to do things you may regret in the morning such as texting an ex boyfriend or talking rubbish on Twitter. I’m guilty of the former but as far as I can remember haven’t done the latter... by Joanna | Jan 21, 2013 | Mayfair, pubs, St James's, walks
In St James’s recently with a bit of time before a walk I stopped to have a proper look at the redevelopment taking place in Pall Mall. Berry Brothers the esteemed wine and spirit retailer are expanding. One building has been demolished but the façade of no. 62...
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