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-Manchester

Scoundrels and Gentlemen Welcome

This men-only barbers in Manchester’s Barton Arcade was doing a roaring trade last Sunday.  Services on offer include a traditional cut throat shave and “precision beard sculpting” – if you […]

-London

Toilet Renaissance

Public toilets are having a renaissance period right now, in London and around the globe. Many former toilets have fallen into disuse and some bright young sparks are finding innovative new […]

Vienna

Pink Rabbit!

This pink rabbit is in fact a young hare.  It also turns out that he has a multitude of cousins, but more of that later. The German artist, Albrecht Dürer, who […]
Pink Rabbit!

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Vienna from on High

-Look Up, Look Down Challenge, Week 82 Every Thursday, I publish a post containing photos taken from above or below, and invite you to join in the challenge by posting your own […]

-Manchester

Time, Corrie Fans Please

“Time, Gentleman Please” – this closing time call, common in British pubs, will soon be called at the Rovers Return.  Filming of Coronation Street has moved to Media City and […]

-Netherlands

K is for… Kite

Spring has come to the North at last, and in the USA you can celebrate its arrival with a spot of kite flying as part of National Kite Month this April. To get into full […]

-Manchester

Development in Manchester

Romans, canals, mills, music, football, Vimto – Manchester has a long and fascinating history, and it continues to grow and develop. Linked to Ruby Tuesday and Our World Tuesday. Posted […]