http://londontownblog.com/ Interesting things observed in London, UK. en http://londontownblog.com/posts.php?post=102 Christmas Eve 2011 on Old Brompton Road, South Kensington. Guy had just dropped his Harley. Didn't want to rub salt into the wound by asking a stupid question like "Drop your bike, mate?" so simply helped him and got on with it. It started first time after he righted it, which you can hear on the video. Presumably it has fuel injection, would have been a different matter with flooded carbs! Taken on my new Mini DVR-HD helmet cam on 720p @ 60 frames per second, using an external microphone. Was riding my "new" motorbike, a Suzuki VanVan 125. Don't think I mentioned on this blog, passed my bike test in October (2011)! Got the snazzy helmet cam so can post more "action" videos like the one above! http://londontownblog.com/posts.php?post=102 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:58:33 +0000 http://londontownblog.com/posts.php?post=101 Went to the start of the London To Brighton Veteran Car Run in Hyde Park this morning. The cars leave between 7 and 8am for the sixty mile journey to Brighton. http://londontownblog.com/posts.php?post=101 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 09:41:10 +0000 http://londontownblog.com/posts.php?post=100 Was at Paul McCartney's wedding today! At the registry office at least! He got married at the Old Marylebone Registry Office on Marylebone Road. Great atmosphere. Saw him go in and come out. When he came out the traffic ground to a halt and all the car drivers were tooting their horns. Macca was loving it! Also saw Ringo Star going in. I was reasonably close but only had my phone with me, so the pictures were crap. http://londontownblog.com/posts.php?post=100 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:08:22 +0100 http://londontownblog.com/posts.php?post=99 Attended the Stop The War demo in Trafalgar Square today, marking the tenth anniversary of Britain and the US attacking and occupying Afghanistan. It was a good event, good turnout. A lot of high-profile speakers, including Tony Benn, George Galloway and Jemima Khan. Great to see Peter Tatchell there too. Said hello to him and asked him to pose for a picture, which he was happy to do. We then marched to Downing Street and blocked the road completely for the best part of an hour. The police squeezed us to open up a lane to traffic but there was one lane closed for the duration of the protest there, getting on for two hours, which is something of a result! http://londontownblog.com/posts.php?post=99 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:23:07 +0100 http://londontownblog.com/posts.php?post=98 Nice TVR. Saw it near Collingham Road in Kensington. Not sure of the model (can't remember exactly). It's a 1976 model, going by the registration number. I love the big back window on these, just like a Jensen Interceptor, but I especially like the gigantic centre console and the short gear lever...really sporty cockpit! Also love how low they are. Looks like Triumph Dolomite lights on the back although I don't think they wrapped around on the dolomite. Had a think about this and checked some pictures online, pretty sure they're Triumph TR6 lights. http://londontownblog.com/posts.php?post=98 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 16:16:39 +0100 http://londontownblog.com/posts.php?post=97 Spotted this Jensen Interceptor off Gloucester Road in Kensington. Nice. About 7.5 litre if memory serves me correctly. Ideal for nipping around London Town! Love the big back window on these. This is a 1973 model, going by the registration number. http://londontownblog.com/posts.php?post=97 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 15:59:39 +0100 http://londontownblog.com/posts.php?post=96 Been pockets of rioting and looting in London (and elsewhere in England). Pure wanton vandalism and theft. It was sparked off by the death of a black man in Tottenham, shot dead by the police. The following trouble is on the back of that but has nothing to do with that particular incident, there being many white people involved in the violence too, they are gratuitous "copy cat" events. Happy to say there is no trouble in South Kensington where I am. Not expecting any either. http://londontownblog.com/posts.php?post=96 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:09:00 +0100 http://londontownblog.com/posts.php?post=95 Spotted this nice Ford GT (or GT40 as they were once known) in Knightsbridge. One of the best-looking cars ever made, in my opinion. Stegs reckons it could be a sign. http://londontownblog.com/posts.php?post=95 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:47:47 +0100 http://londontownblog.com/posts.php?post=94 Spotted this nice Ferrari Dino parked outside Harrods. These were never badged as Ferraris, but this one like a lot of them has had a "Ferrari" badge added to it. The name "Dino" is that of Ferrari's son who died at a young age. This car was a tribute to him and I think the reason why it was simply called "Dino". http://londontownblog.com/posts.php?post=94 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 22:59:58 +0100 http://londontownblog.com/posts.php?post=93 Was taking a stroll in the sunshine this afternoon when I came across a demonstration opposite the Yemen embassy on Cromwell Road, across from the Natural History Museum (there's a lot of embassies around here). Spoke to some young people there. Like other Arab states there is a revolution against dictatorial leaderships who have been in power for a long time. The main message I got today was that people were becoming poorer in the land. From their leaflet: "We are protesting here opposite the embassy of Yemen to show support to the Yemeni revolutionists in Yemen who are protesting peacefully against the corrupted regime." "We want to topple the dictator regime in Yemen and the head of corruption Ali Saleh and his family after 33 years of their corruption and injustice." I thought it was interesting that they said they had protested outside the American embassy, looking for support. It's not every Arab cause that would ask the US for help. (didn't get a great picture...just where I happened to be standing at the time) http://londontownblog.com/posts.php?post=93 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:26:38 +0100