Combining a mix of society's last word and both wit and wisdom, The Steeple Times covers food, drink and fine dining as well as luxury, travel, the arts, individuals of influence and current affairs in the United Kingdom, America and elsewhere. We are best described as being akin to "a cross between The Huffington Post and Private Eye".
The magazine's following is affluent, engaged and international. With 41% of readers coming from the UK and 38% from America, The Steeple Times also has strong presence within Canadian, Italian, German and Australian territories.
February 9, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples salutes Pret for doing more than most to help homeless people get jobs and permanent accommodation; others and the government should follow suit Pret a Manger has come under a lot of flack lately – due to two customers dying having an allergic reaction to their products – but now, this in … Continue reading “Praise Be To Pret”
January 8, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Gavin Newsom brings hope to America and we expect him to great things as 40th Governor of California; we also urge him to do what he can to free the victims of parental abuse, the Menendez brothers Gavin Newsom, as the 42nd Mayor of San Francisco, achieved much. This spirited businessman brought in same-sex … Continue reading “Arise The Gavinator”
January 7, 2019
by Matthew Steeples
Lady ‘Call Me Victoria’ Borwick makes a fool of herself on the BBC’s ‘Big Question’ as it is revealed that the MP who managed to lose the safe seat of Kensington is ludicrously seeking a comeback Yesterday morning, Lady ‘Call Me Victoria’ Borwick nodded her head on the BBC’s The Big Questions as another … Continue reading “Blessed Borwick’s Back”
September 4, 2018
by General
A 20-question interview with economist turned real estate investor Davide Giardino The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom.” What’s your guiding force? “The happiness and success of those closest to my heart.” “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “If you keep your destiny in … Continue reading “Davide Giardino – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
February 27, 2018
by Matthew Steeples
Healthcare assistant Charlotte Day disgracefully moans about panic buying of bread just as homeless people freeze to death Last week, a homeless man froze to death in Chelmsford, Essex. A week before, another was found dead on the steps of Westminster Tube station in London. Meanwhile, yesterday, in Medway, Kent, a moaning Minnie … Continue reading “Wally of the Week – Brazen bread “grabber” Charlotte Day”
November 12, 2017
by General
In spite of being born in 1925 in a castle in Austria, West London based mother of two Lotti Henley spends days feeding the homeless and destitute. Enthusiastic and dedicated to “caring for food,” this nonagenarian community heroin co-founded the Plan Zheroes charity in 2011 as part of her “vision of a world where no … Continue reading “Lotti Henley (born Princess Windisch-Graetz of Austria)”
October 15, 2017
by General
A 20-question interview with American actor and star of NBC’s ‘Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders’ Zach Tinker The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? My gut and my heart. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? “Kill ‘em … Continue reading “Zach Tinker – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
June 10, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
As Kensington turns red, ‘The Steeple Times’ reflects on the defeat of a woman nicknamed ‘#LazyBorwick’ , a win by a hard-left Labour blogger and a need for an MP who’ll now represent all constituents Last night, in frankly the biggest shock of a shambolic and wholly unnecessary General Election, Kensington replaced one flame … Continue reading “The Peoples’ Republic of Kensington”
June 8, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples asks Conservative candidate for Kensington Lady Borwick five questions; he put the same to the Liberal Democrats Annabel Mullin also whilst Labour’s Emma Dent Coad failed to respond In the final hours of the 2017 General Election campaign, I asked the Conservative candidate for Kensington, Lady Borwick, five questions I considered relevant … Continue reading “A Question of Borwick”
May 29, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
Kensington and Chelsea – The land of the ‘have-a-lots’ and the ‘have-nothing-at-alls’; an example of a contrast too far The mere mention of the area of Kensington and Chelsea brings all sorts of connotations: One thinks of the Albert Hall and Hyde Park, Harrods and Harvey Nicks and one imagines affluence and culture. Here … Continue reading “A Land of Contrasts”
May 8, 2017
by General
A 20-question interview with Adrien Gaubert, award-winning co-founder of myGwork – an inclusive LGBTI recruitment hub The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Positivity and fun. I am grateful to be alive and able to do what I do. Enjoy every moment. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in … Continue reading “Adrien Gaubert – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
April 13, 2017
by Matthew Steeples
A 20-question interview with contemporary artist Alexander Newley The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Eros, anger, anxiety, love – in perfect and contradictory admixture. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? When fate raises its sword to make you tremble, … Continue reading “Alexander Newley – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
September 16, 2016
by General
A 20-question interview with Nolan Browne, manager of London’s Taschen store and Gallery Nolan Browne The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Ambition. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? Rubbish in, rubbish out. Kerry Katona was considered unacceptable in … Continue reading “Nolan Browne – What’s on your mantelpiece?”
August 11, 2016
by Matthew Steeples
Tiny studio in London’s SW7 offered for sale for more than the average price calculated to buy enough space to swing a cat in that area It costs £119,965 or £1,527 per square foot to buy enough room to swing a cat – calculated at 78.54 square foot by the homeless charity Shelter – … Continue reading “Room to swing a cat”
April 19, 2016
by General
Always in a red ski jacket and always with a trolley and umbrella, The Pret Spitter is a most unpleasant vagrant.
June 12, 2015
February 16, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
As the gofundme fundraising page for the alleged “Heathrow homeless duo” Alan Lane and Katrina Smith is removed, many ask: “Where has the money raised for them gone?”
February 11, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
An update on the allegedly homeless Heathrow duo Alan Lane and Katrina Smith
February 9, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
‘Middle-class homeless Heathrow couple’s’ views on housing others exposed
February 8, 2015
by Matthew Steeples
Matthew Steeples asks: “Is the story of the ‘middle class Heathrow homeless couple’ all that it seems?”
January 10, 2015
by General
He arrogantly terms himself “the entrepreneur who declared war on depression”, but in reality sex party organiser Chris Reynolds Gordon is nothing but a tacky self-promoting media whore.
December 25, 2014
October 6, 2014
by General
The Steeple Times asks American gymnast, performing artist, contortionist and former addict Joe Putignano: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
March 17, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
This outspoken bon vivant was Rector of the University of Aberdeen from 1998 to 2004. One half of the “Two Fat Ladies”, Dickson Wright was known as “Krakatoa” because of her fiery temper and became the country’s youngest barrister at 21. She once had sex with an MP behind the Speaker’s chair in the house … Continue reading “Clarissa Dickson Wright (1947 – 2014)”
February 15, 2014
by Matthew Steeples
20 questions with Jamie Hazeel and Lalie Jacout, the duo behind The Wandering Chef The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? J: I set myself mad challenges and put myself in ridiculous positions so I don’t get lazy or complacent. Working with Lalie seems pretty true to form. L: Professionally … Continue reading “Jamie Hazeel and Lalie Jacout: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
December 19, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The world’s most expensive and frankly most vulgar Christmas pudding Christmas is meant to be about religion and families but with the announcement that the website VeryFirstTo is marketing a Christmas pudding for £23,500, we must say we were quite appalled.
October 14, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
20 questions with restaurateur Max Sali of Pimlico Road’s Tinello The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? It’s always been the dream of my brother and I to have a restaurant. Being understanding of customers is our guiding force. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, … Continue reading “Max Sali: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
August 29, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
Creating a meal for 30p whilst helping to eliminate food waste On the blog that preceded ‘The Steeple Times’, Matthew Steeples wrote this article in December 2011. We republish it here given the response we’ve had to our article on food poverty and the comments of Jamie Oliver and Jack Monroe.
May 14, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks chef Chris Rabout: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? “If you’re not first, you’re last”. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? If I did have a motto, it would be: “Hold … Continue reading “Chris Rabout: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
May 10, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
The Steeple Times asks entertainment journalist, author and teacher Ben Falk: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force? Generally being pessimistic and then being extra pleased if something good happens. “Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours? … Continue reading “Ben Falk: “What’s on your mantelpiece?””
January 21, 2013
by Matthew Steeples
A call to action if you spot a rough sleeper in the snow This morning the power of social media was used for good by many when they shared a link to the pages of the homeless charity St Mungo’s. Those Tweeting and writing Facebook messages realised how fortunate they are and urged their … Continue reading “Helping the homeless in the snow”
May 21, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
The Savage Nation radio host calls himself an “independent-minded individualist” who “fits no stereotype.”
May 7, 2012
by Matthew Steeples
Drummond Money-Coutts is an English magician and card sharp whose name could also be taken to mean “Bank Money Bank”. One of the Coutts family, Money-Coutts shares his Christian name with Drummonds Bank and is the grandson of Lord “Bill” Deedes, the inspiration for Evelyn Waugh’s William Boot. He has performed for HM The Queen, … Continue reading “The Hon. Drummond Money-Coutts (AKA “DMC”)”
