Published on 29 January 2009 in Pubs, Bods's Guide to Pubs in Merton, London, Merton, pubs, pubs in Merton
In the third of the series, it's time for the community pub with a great feel to it - the Princess.
Published on 28 January 2009 in Pubs, Bods's Guide to Pubs in Merton, London, Merton, pubs, pubs in Merton, The Trafalgar
We've been to the Sultan - now it's time for another real ale mecca. Swift half in the Traf anyone?
Published on 27 January 2009 in Pubs, Bods's Guide to Pubs in Merton, London, Merton, pubs, pubs in Merton
The first in a series of posts about pubs in the Merton and Colliers Wood area - in this one we visit top ale house, The Sultan.
Published on 27 November 2008 in London, Politics and Government, branding, local government, London, Merton, What A Council Logo Says
What does your council's logo say about your area? After pondering this question whilst walking down the street, I decided to find out. In part 4, I look at the area I currently live in - the London Borough of Merton.
Published on 14 May 2007 in Life, house, Merton
As we wheeled our suitcases back towards our little house after spending time up north at Christmas, I suddenly realised something about the area we live in. To make sure, I looked up and down the street. Yep, I was right. There was something distinctly missing from almost every house. A burglar alarm.
Published on 17 October 2006 in Life, day in the life, gym, Linux, London Underground, Merton, railways
Regular readers might notice a difference in style for this entry. This is because this entry was originally written for One Day In History - an attempt to capture one days life of many, many people, and store that data in the British Library for future generations. That One Day is today, 17 October 2006. If you're interested in contributing to the archive about your 17 October, don't worry - it's not too late! You can do so until the end of October, via their website.
Published on 14 July 2006 in Shopping, beer, Merton, shopping
Only a complete simpleton would put the stuff they're trying to steel right in front of the cashier in the first place.
Published on 19 June 2006 in Life, Merton
When I lived in Ealing, it was hard to miss the impact the town had had on the world. The white painted brickwork of Ealing Studios were there every time I walked down St. Mary's Road. It's taken me some time (well two years in the area), and I've been slowly but surely discovering more and more about where I live now - Merton - whose secrets are a bit more hidden.
Published on 23 May 2006 in London, Transport, buses, London, Merton
Well it appears Friday should have been a day of celebration for the residents of Merton. For on Friday, bus company Centra London ran its last ever journies. It appears their remaining three bus services - the 200, 201 and 493 - all got new operators the following day, and the company has now given up running passenger services.
Published on 22 December 2005 in Life, London, Pubs, Christmas, London, Merton, pubs, pubs in Merton
So I've been in a pub before now where a brass band turned up playing carols, but never have I been in a pub where they brought a nonchelant sheep, a petrified looking pony and a vicar who lead an informal carol service. Well until tonight anyway!