FireOpal Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) I could get lost in that remarkable photo; thanks jahfin. Strange how there only seem to be men on the street though, a city of men. Kind of like West Hollywood, but in a different way. Thank you, England, for understatement and irony http://www.anglotopia.net/anglophilia/british-speak-translation-chart-infographic/ And Colin Firth too, it almost goes without saying. Edited January 25, 2012 by FireOpal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Minxter Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) Horrible Histories, one of the funniest kids progs on telly Boudica Blackpool Rock great old cities like York, Chester, Lancaster etc George Formby Elizabeth the 1st Beating the Spanish Armada Robin Hood I may be from N. Ireland but I do have Anglo Saxon blood running through these veins Edited January 25, 2012 by The_Minxter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knebby Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Bullshit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croquet'n'cocaine Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 West End London, 1949, Piccadilly Circus looking up Shaftsbury Avenue I could get lost in that remarkable photo; thanks jahfin. Strange how there only seem to be men on the street though, a city of men. Kind of like West Hollywood, but in a different way. It's a great picture. I have spotted at least two women there (years of experience finally pay off) - far left person is a lady; and there is a lady emerging from the cigarette shop, probably having been sent to buy some pipe tobacco for her husband. I think there are a couple of ladies on the traffic island, crossing the road too, but hard to make out clearly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) Damn, England's ahead 12-7. Oooops, looks like my reply made it 13-7. Edited January 27, 2012 by Strider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireOpal Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Thank you England for decades of exceptionally beautiful and stylish cars: Bentley, Rolls Royce, Aston Martin, Jaguar I spotted this stunning white Rolls on the highway recently, it stood out from the herd even about half a mile behind me. And until the Jag was recently restyled by its new Indian owners, it also was so distinctive (regardless of the model) that you could spot it from a ways off and not mistake it for anything else. That said, the new XK is quite sexy. So "Thank you, India." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecil. Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Seems everyone is getting along just fine.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 The London Underground, the oldest underground railway in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 The London Underground, the oldest underground railway in the world. What does it cost to ride? I mean in american dollars? And is it more or less than their bus's or subway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 What does it cost to ride? I mean in american dollars? And is it more or less than their bus's or subway? I don't know, I don't go to London that often and the last time was in 2008. I think it was around £4 for a day ticket for zones 1 and 2 which would be about $6.30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I don't know, I don't go to London that often and the last time was in 2008. I think it was around £4 for a day ticket for zones 1 and 2 which would be about $6.30. Thanks Ady. I went to a dr office two weeks ago and met this lady that has been to London. And she saw Led Zeppelin at the Omni in Atlanta in 77. Anyway, I told her my friend is about 150 miles from London. she made a comment, "oh that is still part of London basically". I am sure you all would not agree with that statement. I will have to ask my eye Dr as he worked in England for several years. But how many miles roughly do you live from London? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjin-san Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 ^ I was down there a couple of months ago. I think it was £10 for the day, or £8 after the morning rush-hour ended. Multiply by about 1.6 to get $. But if they hear you speaking in an American accent, they usually double the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fool In The Rain 60 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) Thanks Ady. I went to a dr office two weeks ago and met this lady that has been to London. And she saw Led Zeppelin at the Omni in Atlanta in 77. Anyway, I told her my friend is about 150 miles from London. she made a comment, "oh that is still part of London basically". I am sure you all would not agree with that statement. I will have to ask my eye Dr as he worked in England for several years. But how many miles roughly do you live from London? London has a Radius of approx 20 miles... Travel prices vary depending on how many zones you cross £8.40- £20.20 for zones 1-9 peak time off peak £7.00- £15.20. About 32 dollars at the highest... So thank you England for charging a fortune for a crap public transport system... Edited February 3, 2012 by Fool In The Rain 60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingo Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) Edited February 3, 2012 by Bingo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishhead Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 -Fawltey Towers -The movie Snatch -Steve Thomas (Born in Stockport England moved to Toronto and eventually became a Toronto Maple Leaf hockey player) -Imported Beer so I can mix it up once in a while, cheers -I am hoping the latest generation of the royal family prove to be pretty cool folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fool In The Rain 60 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Full English Breakfast.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Thanks Ady. I went to a dr office two weeks ago and met this lady that has been to London. And she saw Led Zeppelin at the Omni in Atlanta in 77. Anyway, I told her my friend is about 150 miles from London. she made a comment, "oh that is still part of London basically". I am sure you all would not agree with that statement. I will have to ask my eye Dr as he worked in England for several years. But how many miles roughly do you live from London? About 90 miles north. It's definitely not part of London! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fool In The Rain 60 Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Come on FITR, that's not 'full'. Where's the black pudding? And the fried bread?? And the rest of the sausages & bacon??????? 'Major' that is a ladies size portion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Full moon in London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Fills the Air Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 ^^Very nice photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Come on FITR, that's not 'full'. Where's the black pudding? And the fried bread?? And the rest of the sausages & bacon??????? A phart attack on a plate, that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 (edited) Wrong thread Edited April 29, 2012 by Jahfin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe (Liverpool) Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Donovan, The Hollies, Yes,Barclay James Harvest,Scouse,The Goons, Monty Python,Fish and Chips, the best comedy in the world over the last 50 years,profound writers,Freedom of Speech. Many other things that wouldn't fit on this page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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