Lord Brocket scores a success with his sausages
Lord Brocket is a man best known for having buried his Ferraris in his garden. They were far from bangers but the insurance fraud that followed resulted in him being jailed for fraud for five years. Now, Lord Brocket is involved with another kind of banger: the humble British sausage. (more…)
“Home-ageddon” hits London
Sent in by reader and photographer John Stoddart, our Picture of the Week is of a page from the Evening Standard. It sums up what’s become of Central London perfectly. (more…)
Revelations of an affair between Bill Clinton and Liz Hurley sound a little far fetched
“Don’t be silly” said Liz Hurley after it was revealed that the model and actress may have had an affair with Bill Clinton whilst he was in office. (more…)
The perfect spot to say goodbye to 2013
Struggling for ideas as to what to do on New Year’s Eve in Central London? If so, La Brasserie is offering a 6-course dinner with music by DJ Chris Sullivan for just £69. (more…)
John Stoddart features at forthcoming STRARTA Art Fair at the Saatchi Gallery
A new art fair is launching at Chelsea’s Saatchi Gallery from the 10th to the 13th October. Amongst those whose works will be showcased is a favourite of The Steeple Times, photographer John Stoddart. (more…)
Two unusual items of Rolling Stones memorabilia come to the market
Just as the Rolling Stones performed in Hyde Park this weekend gone, Peter Harrington in London’s Fulham Road brought two unusual items of memorabilia relating to the band to the market. (more…)
Two auctions featuring Princess Diana, Monica Lewinsky, President Kennedy, Wallis Simpson and Adolf Hitler
This Thursday, the Chelsea Arts Club in London is holding an event to conclude their silent auction of images and paintings by members of heroes and villains. In Los Angeles, on the same day, Nate D. Sanders, a specialist in rare collectibles, is selling some equally if not far more controversial items.
The Steeple Times asks interpreter and businesswoman Alexandra Naylor: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Faith, hope and love.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Kerry Katona was considered unacceptable in 2007. Who or what is unacceptable in 2013?
Rudeness, unkindness and bad manners.
Tony Blair misses being Prime Minister. What do you miss most in your life?
Having my mum live close by. She lives in South America.
What might you swap all your wealth for?
Knowing that my family and friends will always be healthy and safe.
Donald Trump was once a case of: “If you owe the bank a thousand, they close you down; but if you owe the bank a billion, you own the bank”. What’s your view on the banking crisis?
We’re all guilty of adding to the crisis in the world at the moment because of our actions.
What phrase or word do you most loathe?
“Whateva”.
In the UK, some people consider charity to “begin at home”. What’s your view and what causes do you personally support?
People should support charities that they believe in.
The judge in Law Abiding Citizen states: “I can pretty much do whatever I want” before being blown up whilst answering her mobile phone. What’s your view on the appropriate use of such devices?
A necessary evil.
If you could fill a carriage on The Orient Express, who would be your fellow passengers?
My daughters, Al Pacino, Meryl Streep, David Bowie, Ramses III, Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Lord Byron.
If you were unfortunate enough to end up on death row, what would be your last meal and where would you eat it?
A Bolivian dish eaten on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
What time is it acceptable to consume the first drink of the day?
Anytime as long as the drink doesn’t consume you.
A Negroni, a martini or a cup of tea?
Any of them depending on how bad your day has been.
Whose parties do you enjoy the most and why?
My parents parties in the 1970s. They were fab, wild and full of hippies.
Who is the most positive person you know?
My mother.
What’s your most guilty pleasure?
Chocolates and lots of them.
If a tattoo were to sum you up, what would it be of?
A dove.
If you were a car, what marque would you be?
My BMW. It’s fast, reliable and safe. In fact, it’s just like me.
Cilla Black presented Surprise, Surprise. Tell us the most surprising thing about you.
I’m a 007 fan. I love everything about James Bond.
What’s currently sitting on your mantelpiece?
Flowers, photos of my daughters and a lovely Tiffany clock that my friend gave me.
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This poet and artist was born in Consett, County Durham and began writing aged just 13 during his time studying at a monastery in Shropshire. Famed for his amazing head of a hair and a regular at the Chelsea Arts Club, amongst Armstrong’s most poignant verses is one from his poem Who Am I in which he states: “I am the thin red line that will not yield, I am that far off corner of a foreign field, I am an Englishman!”
The Steeple Times asks photographer Debbi Clark: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
My son Luke with his eccentric ways and my daughter Sophia who keeps me grounded.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
Whatever you decide to do, enjoy it. Otherwise change direction.