The Steeple Times asks writer, poet and photographer Amanda Eliasch: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” (more…)
Tag: fire
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From the ashes
One of England’s finest estates comes to the market for £25 to £30 million
The scene of the tragic deaths of the Conservative MP Michael Colvin and his wife Nicola in 2000 in a fire, Tangley House, near Andover in Hampshire subsequently had to be demolished. A new house was constructed on the site in 2005 by a property developer named Harry Marriott and now he’s put it on the market complete with 505 acres of land (more…)
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Phoebe Haines: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
20 questions with mezzo soprano Phoebe Haines
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
My family and friends.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
“If you ask me what I came into this world to do, I will tell you I came to live out loud” (Emile Zola) or “The bigger the hair the closer to God” (Dolly Parton).
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The best of BADA
A roundup of the art worth seeing at BADA
The BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair on Chelsea’s Duke of York Square is an annual showcase of art and antiques that range in price from £100 to £1 million. Here, The Steeple Times picks three of our favourite items on display that suit a wide range of budgets. (more…)
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Fire Côted
A visit from the fire brigade spoils lunch at Côte Sloane Square
Côte on Sloane Square offers a more affordable offering than many of its neighbours. Today, Saturday 22nd March, though, diners got more than they bargained for when the restaurant had a visit from the fire brigade. (more…)
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Colin Lynch: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
20 questions with Paralympic cyclist Colin Lynch
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
I’m a fiercely competitive person. Many people find it annoying actually. From the need to always be right, to the desire to win and prove myself better than my competition, I always like to push myself to my limits.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
“Pain today means glory tomorrow”. Fairly basic really: Work hard now and racing (and winning) will come easier. The hard work you do today will make the harder work of racing seem easier.
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Morgan Murphy: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
20 questions with food writer and car collector Morgan Murphy
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Bourbon and bacon, which is, by the way, the title of my next book coming out from Time Inc. next year. No, it’s not a diet book.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
“Life is too short to be boring”. Also: “Don’t eat food from a box.”
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Cyrus Mahboubian: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
20 questions with photographer Cyrus Mahboubian
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Artistic pursuits take up most of my time.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
I think the ethic of reciprocity “do unto others as you would have them do to you” is a good way to live.
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Errol Douglas MBE: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
20 questions with hair stylist to the stars Errol Douglas
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Graft and graft some more.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
Stop looking for the short cut. It’s not there.
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Iqbal Latif: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
20 questions with businessman Iqbal Latif
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Unlearning the old and relearning the new.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
“Be an integral part of rising global consciousness”. Seven billion connected minds in this age of connectivity will be a force to reckon with.