Tag Archives: Kings Cross
A Harry Potter Year
I admit it, I am potty about Potter! This year has seen me indulge in more Potter than is normal for somebody in their fifties. It started with a February trip to Edinburgh, when I dragged Mrs Wilbur to Elephant House Cafe, the proclaimed birthplace of HP himself courtesy of the then single mum Joanne […]
North, South, East & West, England’s Trains Are A Mess
After months of misery for me courtesy of Southern Rail, the whole country has felt the pain caused by Storm Doris. My journey this afternoon started in Peterborough at 1pm as I headed to my home in Surrey. I boarded a train that was shown to be about to leave, totally unaware that many passengers […]
The Actimel Campaign, Kings Cross, London
Once in a long while something happens on your commute that makes you smile. A talented busker, an entertaining Big Issue seller or simply somebody giving up their seat for a person who appreciates the gesture. This morning as I arrived for my train to Peterboroug, a charming young man approached me with a loaded […]
