Watch: Bleeding Heart Narrative
Bleeding Heart Narrative – Shoals on MUZU.
This is the new video for “Shoals” by Bleeding Heart Narrative, who tonight celebrate the release of their new EP “Bison” with a gig and party at The Wheelbarrow in Camden.
17 Nov 2011
17 Nov 2011
Housing is the next political battlefield, with council tenants and private renters at risk
The provision of so-called affordable housing has stuck in the Tory craw for many years. The idea that society might provide decent accommodation such that those on low incomes are not left to the mercy of predatory private sector landlords is, of course, anathema to a government of landowners.
But the scale of the attack mounted by this government on council housing is enough to elicit gasps. As a result of the Localism Bill, which was rushed through Parliament earlier this year and which is now waiting for royal assent, security of tenure for council tenants will be scrapped – a move that MP John McDonnell this week said “ends council housing as we know it.”
17 Nov 2011
See this tonight: Summer Camp and Theme Park
17B Stoke Newington Road N16 8BH
It’s funny that this particular area of darkest Dalston is classified as Stoke Newington – maybe it was a typo in the postcode office that led to both The Nest (formerly Barden’s Boudoir) and the first floor “sports bar” Efes being classified as such. Tonight presumably the many screens of this all-hours drinking den will be turned off as Jeremy Warmsley and Elizabeth Sankey take the stage to celebrate the release of their debut album as Summer Camp, “Welcome To Condale”. Expect wholesome tunes, wistful sentiments and belting choruses, dressed in suitably hazy effects via Warmsley’s astute sonic sensibility. Support comes from Theme Park.
17 Nov 2011
Go Swimming
With Ecstatics International (out now on Tummy Touch Records), Nottingham’s Swimming have released one of the finest album’s of 2011. Understandably keen to spread the word, they’re about to embark on a hastily arranged five-date UK tour, starting at London’s Star of Kings tonight (Nov 17th), before moving on to Brighton, Manchester, Bristol and Nottingham – buy tickets here. Londoners should take this opportunity to experience the five-piece’s formidable concoction of danceable electro-prog, indie tune-smithery and downright synth pop loveliness at first hand. Download a free Trenchurian remix of recent single Neutron Wireless Crystal here.
17 Nov 2011
London agenda for Thursday 17 November
1. Experience Burning Man from the safety of Denmark Hill via Venetia Dearden’s photos [Le Cool]
2. Enter the feathered-cloak-and-dagger world of art theft [Run Riot]
3. Say Boo! at the London Horror Festival [Flavorpill]
4. Scrape the cowshit of the boots with Cinemawave + Sister Gracie + White Powder Gold [Don’t Panic]
5. Light up the fabulous architecture of Eltham [Ian Visits]
6. Visit the new London Remembers [Tired of London]
London Agenda is Snipe’s daily compilation of what to do in London as suggested by everyone else. Send additions to listings@snipelondon.com
17 Nov 2011
Two cheers for the latest Tfl crime figures
Crime on London public transport is down. Only a hopeless Livingstonian would bemoan this fact.
17 Nov 2011
History doesn't stand still
It moves all over the shop.
First this, from the Diamond Geezer:
The London Stone is moving. You know the one – the ancient stone in Cannon Street, the rock that legend says is linked to the destiny of our capital city. It’s being removed from behind the grille on the shop opposite the station, and relocated to an office block down the road.
Now this, from Peter Watts:
Next week, Museum of London Archaeology will begin a three year project that will put the Temple of Mithras back where it belongs, and restore it to something closer to its original form.
The remarkable thing about both these monuments is that this isn’t even their first move. They’ve been shunted about right left and centre. Do stones lose value when wrenched from their ancient beds? Not in London’s case it seems, perhaps because there’s so much history everywhere that something old will always feel meaningful, however newly it is laid.
Diamond Geezer – The London Stone is moving
The Great Wen – Secret London: the Temple of Mithras goes back where it came from
17 Nov 2011
Occupy LSX get ultimatum to leave by 1800 today. Or else...not very much
The City of London Corporation have issued an ultimatum. If it’s not complied with, there could well be…another ultimatum. Legally this process must be followed, but it’s clear that this protest is not going to end without police dragging people across the Cathedral steps. It’ll make quite the news report, especially if they do it against the backdrop of the St Paul’s Christmas lights. Stay tuned.
Evening Standard – Protesters vow to fight eviction
17 Nov 2011
Mayor Johnson misuses 24.8% of all statistics
THAT HEADLINE IS A JOKE
I don’t know how many stats he has peddled inaccurately. But it’s more than he should. Let’s review.
17 Nov 2011
Snipe Highlights
Some popular articles from past years
- Peter Bayley has worked for 50 years as a cinema projectionist in East Finchley
- Silencing the Brick Lane curry touts could be fatal for the city's self-esteem
- Could red kites be London's next big nature success story?
- Diary of the shy Londoner
- Summer Camp: Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days
- The five spookiest abandoned London hospitals
- Hope and despair in Woolwich town centre
- A unique collection of photos of Edwardian Londoners
- Random Interview: Eileen Conn, co-ordinator of Peckham Vision
- London has chosen its mayor, but why can’t it choose its own media?
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