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Things to tell my daughter or maybe things I wish I’d known
A not-terribly original list of advice for Violet when she is older.
Sep 8, 2021
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Chris Lloyd
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The best bars in the West End, for a man of taste
Five West End Bars Where Tarquin Might Misplace His Cufflinks (and Possibly His Moral Compass)
Apr 30, 2025
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Tarquin Harpendale-Smythe
Books of London
Some Books That Capture the Spirit of London
Apr 23, 2025
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A trip on London's DLR
A relaxing trip on the DLR from Beckton to Tower Gateway. Or Chris reusing old content because he hasn't had time to write a serious post this week.
Apr 3, 2025
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Moving to...Mayfair really is all you need
Mayfair isn’t just a postcode; it’s a lifestyle. With its grand townhouses, impeccably coiffed hedgerows, and Claridge’s just around the corner, it’s…
Nov 25, 2024
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Tarquin Harpendale-Smythe
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Cubitts - Review
Jun 17, 2022
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Chris Lloyd
The best bars in the West End, for a man of taste
Apr 30, 2025
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Tarquin Harpendale-Smythe
Books of London
Apr 23, 2025
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Swapfiet - The cheap man's family cargo bike?
Oct 11, 2023
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Chris Lloyd
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My Brief Flirtation with the Right
A Centrist Dad Reads The Spectator: Notes From a Trial Subscription
May 12, 2025
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Chris Lloyd
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The Curse of the Comfortably Middle
The middle doesnt feel as comfortable anymore...or, why I wish I wasn't a Centrist Dad.
Feb 20, 2025
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Being an old dad can be lonely
It almost goes without saying that being a dad is brilliant. But it can be extreamly lonely, being an older dad seems to make you evenmore…
Jan 25, 2023
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Junior SIPP - Should you set up a pension for your toddler?
I have set up a pension for Violet. I hope the joys of compound interest will give her a comfortable life without making her an entitled brat.
Jan 2, 2023
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Moving to… Hackney Wick
Canals, craft beer, and questionable facial hair decisions, Hackney Wick isn’t just a postcode; it’s a lifestyle choice.
Nov 20, 2024
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Chris Lloyd
Swapfiet - The cheap man's family cargo bike?
Swapfiet review - a bit of a fudge but a workable and economical alternative for a commute with a bigger toddler
Oct 11, 2023
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Chris Lloyd
Exploring East London with toddlers: As unforgettable adventures await...
East London isn't just expensive flat whites and cocaine in warehouse parties. It is also pretty good for children.
Jun 30, 2023
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Chris Lloyd
Cybex MIOS - Review
The Cybex MIOS is rose gold and flash. But it's also brilliant; its a workhorse and the perfect size. Of all the many, many things you buy a child, I…
Mar 10, 2023
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Chris Lloyd
Beyond the Hallowed Sky - Review
Beyond the Hallowed Sky is a powerful and thought-provoking novella that will appeal to fans of Ken MacLeod's earlier works. Its the first book I've…
Mar 10, 2023
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