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How to solve a problem like the rush hour
Rush hour. For some it’s an 80’s classic by Jane Wiedlin featuring a bizarre array of dolphins for no apparent reason. For others it’s Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker belting their way through two fun action comedies. Also a third action comedy … Continue reading
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Tagged congestion, garden city, London, new towns, overground, population, rush hour, Tube, underground
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On strike
‘DAY OF TRAFFIC CHAOS’ printed The Times, before explaining that ‘extreme dislocation’ was the likely outcome of the Underground strike. For Londoners trying to get to work during the current tube strike, ‘extreme dislocation’ is apparently underway, but The Times … Continue reading
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Tagged Greater London, history, London, social history, strike, travel chaos, Tube, Tube strike, underground, Underground strike
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Hats all folks.
Of all the items of clothing that humanity has invented for itself, perhaps none are as important as the humble hat. Some of film’s greatest scenes involve hats, whether they underline the murderous intentions of their wearer, or just demonstrate … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, District Line, hat, London, London Underground, railway, social history, St James' Park, Tube, Victoria
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