Tag Archives: Barnes

Family Seat #2 (Object 194)

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Hoarder of Babylon

The scene above has been a familiar sight throughout my life: the view across the duckpond to Barnes Green in south-west London, where I was born and raised. This ordinary-looking park bench is particularly special to me as it is … Continue reading →

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Kickstone Releasio 1-2-3: A Wholesome Trucker at the Bar (object 183)

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Hoarder of Babylon

Today is the 30thanniversary of one of the most important events of recent British history: the Battle of Trafalgar Square. This event changed not only the course of national history, by contributing to the defeat of the hated Poll Tax … Continue reading →

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