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02-28-2005 at Moorgate
"James Farrar" wrote in message
newspslyf0uiywnvjb9@whisk... On Wed, 09 Feb 2005 11:54:46 +0000, Dave Arquati wrote: Would you believe I've been living down the road in South Kensington for two-and- a-half years and I've still never been to Harrods... I believe that. I came to London (to study at IC, as it happens) seven-plus years ago, and not once have I set foot in Harrods, still less given its odious propietor any of my money... You don't know what you're missing! The Egyptian escalator alone is worth a visit. Everyone should spend a day exploring Harrods, but don't buy anything! -- John Rowland - Spamtrapped Transport Plans for the London Area, updated 2001 http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acro...69/tpftla.html A man's vehicle is a symbol of his manhood. That's why my vehicle's the Piccadilly Line - It's the size of a county and it comes every two and a half minutes |
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02-28-2005 at Moorgate
"John Rowland" wrote:
You don't know what you're missing! The Egyptian escalator alone is worth a visit. Everyone should spend a day exploring Harrods, but don't buy anything! Well, the food courts are worth a few hours as well. The collection of smoked hams alone are impressive. |
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02-28-2005 at Moorgate
Clark W. Griswold, Jr. wrote:
"John Rowland" wrote: You don't know what you're missing! The Egyptian escalator alone is worth a visit. Everyone should spend a day exploring Harrods, but don't buy anything! Well, the food courts are worth a few hours as well. The collection of smoked hams alone are impressive. I'm in two minds about it now... I am warming to the idea of visiting and not spending any money. The thing is, I have to make a special effort to go to Knightsbridge - I only ever pass through it rapidly by Tube or bus on my way somewhere cheaper... -- Dave Arquati Imperial College, SW7 www.alwaystouchout.com - Transport projects in London |
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02-28-2005 at Moorgate
Dave Arquati wrote:
Clark W. Griswold, Jr. wrote: "John Rowland" wrote: You don't know what you're missing! The Egyptian escalator alone is worth a visit. Everyone should spend a day exploring Harrods, but don't buy anything! Well, the food courts are worth a few hours as well. The collection of smoked hams alone are impressive. I'm in two minds about it now... I am warming to the idea of visiting and not spending any money. The thing is, I have to make a special effort to go to Knightsbridge - I only ever pass through it rapidly by Tube or bus on my way somewhere cheaper... It's hardly far though - about a 4 minute walk from IC's [1] main entrance. I used to quite like walking there down the back of Southside, along the mews, right to the end where you cut through the archway in the wall, and then turn L-R-L-R down to where the Hans Place (?) side of Harrods is. Another nice walk is via the churchyard at the back of Brompton Oratory. I used to go there for a few specific things only: (1) cigarettes (no dearer than anywhere else and they have quite a nice selection) and Zippo consumables; (2) a specific diary refill that I couldn;t find anywhere else; (3) a specific brand of perfume/toiletries which I have a points card for - other stockists don't do this for that brand and they were always quite generous with the freebies to me too. [1] I don't work there any more, so I can freely ignore the new style guide :-) |
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02-28-2005 at Moorgate
On Thu, 10 Feb 2005 15:20:14 +0000, Dave Newt
wrote: It's hardly far though - about a 4 minute walk from IC's [1] main entrance. I used to quite like walking there down the back of Southside, along the mews, right to the end where you cut through the archway in the wall, and then turn L-R-L-R down to where the Hans Place (?) side of Harrods is. Another nice walk is via the churchyard at the back of Brompton Oratory. I lived in Linstead for a year (lucky me) so that was my favoured route out, of course. [1] I don't work there any more, so I can freely ignore the new style guide :-) Ignore Sykes. That's what I do. Save the comma! |
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02-28-2005 at Moorgate
James Farrar wrote:
On Thu, 10 Feb 2005 15:20:14 +0000, Dave Newt wrote: It's hardly far though - about a 4 minute walk from IC's [1] main entrance. I used to quite like walking there down the back of Southside, along the mews, right to the end where you cut through the archway in the wall, and then turn L-R-L-R down to where the Hans Place (?) side of Harrods is. Another nice walk is via the churchyard at the back of Brompton Oratory. I lived in Linstead for a year (lucky me) so that was my favoured route out, of course. [1] I don't work there any more, so I can freely ignore the new style guide :-) Ignore Sykes. That's what I do. Save the comma! To be fair to him, he was always very nice and interested in what I had to say on the two or three occasions I "officially" met him. It's the brand implementers who tend to be amongst the most clueless I find... (and not just there either...) |
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02-28-2005 at Moorgate
Dave Newt wrote:
James Farrar wrote: On Thu, 10 Feb 2005 15:20:14 +0000, Dave Newt wrote: It's hardly far though - about a 4 minute walk from IC's [1] main entrance. I used to quite like walking there down the back of Southside, along the mews, right to the end where you cut through the archway in the wall, and then turn L-R-L-R down to where the Hans Place (?) side of Harrods is. Another nice walk is via the churchyard at the back of Brompton Oratory. I lived in Linstead for a year (lucky me) so that was my favoured route out, of course. I'll see your Linstead and raise you Fisher. [1] I don't work there any more, so I can freely ignore the new style guide :-) Ignore Sykes. That's what I do. Save the comma! To be fair to him, he was always very nice and interested in what I had to say on the two or three occasions I "officially" met him. It's the brand implementers who tend to be amongst the most clueless I find... (and not just there either...) I've given up caring about the comma... half the people I talk to outside uni haven't even heard of the place, let alone care about the comma! -- Dave Arquati Imperial College, SW7 www.alwaystouchout.com - Transport projects in London |
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02-28-2005 at Moorgate
Clark W. Griswold, Jr. wrote to uk.transport.london on Wed, 9 Feb 2005:
"John Rowland" wrote: You don't know what you're missing! The Egyptian escalator alone is worth a visit. Everyone should spend a day exploring Harrods, but don't buy anything! Well, the food courts are worth a few hours as well. The collection of smoked hams alone are impressive. Yes, the place isn't a fraction of what it was when I was a small girl, but the food halls are still wonderful! -- "Mrs Redboots" http://www.amsmyth.demon.co.uk/ Website updated 23 January 2005 with new photos |
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