Somerset born Jill Dando was the greatly respected presenter of the BBC’s Crimewatch between 1995 and 1999. (more…)
Tag: Londoner
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Jill Dando (1961 – 1999)
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Philip Mould OBE
This renowned art sleuth co-presents BBC1’s Fake or Fortune? with Fiona Bruce. (more…) -
Jack Peñate
This talented musician and singer-songwriter is the grandson of the Gormenghast series author Mervyn Peake. (more…) -
The Fantasy Cyclist
This colourful character allegedly is called James and rides from Wimbledon Common to Sloane Square. (more…) -
Rose van Cutsem (née Rose Astor)
In marrying Hugh van Cutsem in 2005, Edinburgh educated Rose Astor united two dynasties. (more…) -
Sir John Ritblat FRICS, FSVA
This twice married, Hampstead born property titan acquired British Land for £1 million in 1970 from the corporate raider Jim Slater. (more…) -
Amanda Eliasch: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
The Steeple Times asks writer, poet and photographer Amanda Eliasch: “What’s on your mantelpiece?” (more…)
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Plated VII
15 more of the best plates spotted by readers of ‘The Steeple Times’
Continuing our series, below we feature 15 more unusual, laughable and entertaining number plates (more…)
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Pictures of the Week: Blinging a Roller
Two Rolls-Royce Phantoms blinged beyond belief
It’s the ‘Silly Season’ and this week we have two Pictures of the Week. One is of an American Rolls-Royce Phantom and the other is of a similarly ridiculous car in London. (more…)
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A parliament of Pratts
Spencer Matthews and Stephanie Pratt share their love on Twitter
A group of owls is referred to as a parliament and given that Made in Chelsea ‘star’ Spencer Matthews has united with his namesake and fellow reality television creation Spencer Pratt’s sister, Stephanie, we are given to suggest that the trio are just such also. (more…)