Category Archives: Writing: Travel: England

My New Favorite Bookstore

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

[RNLI = Royal National Lifeboat Institution]

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The Rumors of the Death of British Pubs…

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

…has been greatly exaggerated. Before leaving California, I noticed a few newspaper articles announcing that 1 in 4 pubs had closed last year. I also read a couple articles that inferred it was the death of the pub. And just … Continue reading →

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Beautiful British Cuisine: Now Better

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

Fish and Chips, the most fabulous thing the British ever gave the world. (remember: gin originated in Holland) And my local chip shop just made it a whole lot better. Impossible, you say, no it isn’t, just read on… But … Continue reading →

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A Pleasant Day in Exeter

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

It all begins with a view of my parents town of Lympstone. Running up the center is the main throughfare of town, known as ‘The Strand’, with The Swan Pub on the right and the only store in town in … Continue reading →

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London: A Different Camden Locks

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

     I remember Camden Locks being dirty and dangerous. Not dangerous to me, because I had the look, and walked the walk. But dangerous to those uptight Thatcherites in their public school clothing.      This was almost 20 years ago now, but … Continue reading →

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