This posting just misses the exact 25th anniversary of the opening of the M25. I am grateful to Stephen Joseph, head of the Campaign for Better Transport, for reminding me of the anniversary last night.
Margaret Scissorhands, as Iain Sinclair memorably described Margaret Thatcher in his book London Orbital, cut the tape on 29 October 1986. [...]
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M25 at 25 – should we be celebrating?
November 2nd, 2011 · No Comments · Sandy's blog
Tags:Bricket Wood·Campaign for Better Transport·Drinks for Democracy·Helioslough·London Orbital·M25 opening·Stephen Joseph·White Hart Holywell Hill
Campaigning for lower rail fares
March 18th, 2010 · No Comments · Sandy's blog
I have spent so many winter mornings standing outside St Albans City Station handing out leaflets to hurrying commuters that I ought to have a season ticket.
Today it was at least warm, the mornings are getting brighter, and I was there for the thoroughly worthy and non-political cause of promoting the Campaign for Better Transport’s [...]
Tags:Campaign for Better Transport·rail fares·Sandy Walkington·St Albans·St Albans City Station·Stephen Joseph