Category Archives: London Life
A new kettle
Oh dear – the aggravation of being a designer still has influence – needed a new kettle, went to John Lewis. Just want a kettle shaped recognisable kettle, but no – they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes … Continue reading
Thank you!
Thank you for looking at Mrs P today!
London Life & Great Great Grandfather Thomas Royle
Walking to the Bankside Gallery & Tate Modern this afternoon, crossing Ludgate Circus there is one of those Ghost bikes painted white to mark where a cyclist was killed. This reminded me that my Grandmother’s grandfather was run over by … Continue reading
The Geffrye Museum
About time Mrs Potts surfaced again with a visit to the Geffrye Museum – originally built as Almshouses in 1741 by Sir Robert Geffrye. Entry is free and the Museum is now a series of rooms showing domestic interiors over … Continue reading
Box Balls
Mr P. likes box balls, I’ve lost count as to how many are in our small garden. He cleverly flattered me by saying I’m good at cutting them (which I am, largely as I have more patience and I did … Continue reading
Mr Potts’ new interest
Collecting washers – surprising how many are dropped in the street – does this mean for every one in Mr P’s fast growing collection there is a malfunctioning bit of machinery/appliance somewhere?
7 Days in June or Peace at a Price
At the start of the week Mr P. was running round like a headless chicken – I hope I never see one for real – over rubbish brought into the front garden by foxes. He blamed this on the pond … Continue reading
Mr Potts goes to Birmingham! (possibly)
Last week the Evening Standard had an offer from Chiltern Railways for tickets to Birmingham at 25p each way – Mr P couldn’t resist such an amazing bargain, even though he’s having to schlep to Marylebone Station and take the … Continue reading
Great Auntship
Tom my nephew ( well one of them ) with his daughter Luna, born December 30th 2013. Matching spotty outfits – maybe dalmatian but more likely some sort of cat. Leopard maybe – not real of course. Lovely photo.
£’s, shillings and pence
Someone asked me about old money – they didn’t know (how could they – too young) about 12d in a shilling, or 10s., or that 20s. made a pound (£1.00). Or that once upon a time there was a 10 … Continue reading
Mrs Potts the Painter's Wife 