Monthly Archives: September 2013

Uncollected Folk – Roy Kerridge’s last column

Uncollected Folk In his valedictory Uncollected Folk column, ROY KERRIDGE imagines how future folk songs (if there are any) might sound To those highminded Victorians who took part in the literary discovery of folklore, it was a revelation to find … Continue reading

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EpiQR – The Spaghetti House, Kensington High Street

Spaghetti House, Kensington High Street Spaghetti House is conveniently situated almost directly opposite the entrance to Kensington Gardens (thus making it a perfect lunch stop after a morning wandering the parks). Unmistakable, its exterior sports a traditional “Italian” look; honestly … Continue reading

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ENDNOTES – Wagner, D’Indy, Handel and Verdi

ENDNOTES STUART MILLSON From Faust to The Flying Dutchman: Wagner from Scotland * An atmospheric collection by a French Wagnerian * Handel’s Xerxes * Proms farewell with Verdi Chandos records continues to set remarkable standards in recording quality and presentation. Two … Continue reading

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Sadness and survival in Labour’s lacerated heartlands

Sadness and survival in Labour’s lacerated heartlands BILL HARTLEY attends two strikingly different manifestations of Northern working class culture Two annual events took place in the North of England this year. One was the Durham Miners’ Gala, the other the … Continue reading

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