Tag: OnLondon
Navigating John Vane’s Impact on London’s WhatsApp Street
John Vane's Impact on WhatsApp Street and London's Safety ConcernsIn the heart of London, on the seemingly peaceful WhatsApp Street, a late evening door knock set off a chain of events that left residents...
Julie Hamill’s London: Addressing Abuse of Power in the City
Julie Hamill's London: Addressing Abuse of Power in the CityJulie Hamill, a London resident, embarked on a routine trip to her accountant's office in central London, which she rarely visited in person. Armed with...
Unraveling the Intrigue of London’s Most Notorious Suburban Spies
Unraveling the Intrigue of London's Most Notorious Suburban SpiesIn the 1950s and 1960s, a quiet suburb in London became the center of a high-stakes espionage operation that captivated the world. Operating under the aliases...
John Vane’s London Stories: Exploring Comic Turns in Camden
John Vane, the mysterious figure behind the vibrant London Stories, takes us on a journey through the quirky and comedic landscape of Camden. As the night falls on this nostalgic neighborhood, memories of Kilburn...
John Vane: The Bodyguards – London Fiction and Intrigue
As I continue my journey through London fiction, I recently came across Esther Freud's short story "Bodyguards" published in 2000. Esther Freud, known for her novel "Hideous Kinky," offers a glimpse into the lives...
John Vane: Exploring London Fiction in The Smoke
I’ve challenged myself to read and write about 25 pieces of London fiction by 2024, and today I'm diving into Tom Barling's 1986 gangland crime novel, "The Smoke." Set in the 1960s, this vividly-written...