Tag Archives: Gavin Haines

The truth of a trip to Paris

French authorities order temporary removal of outdoor bookstores for Paris Olympics – Getty A sunny morning on the banks of the Seine river. Sparrows are chirping in the trees and bouquet sellers Their morale is also good after their victory against the French authorities. “They wanted to remove our boxes for the Olympics,” shouts Ludo… Read More »

There’s more to this Midlands town than its famous cash machine

Gavin Haines at the NatWest Hole in Ilkeston, Derbyshire – Gavin Haines “This is an architectural marvel. “There should be one in every city.” Publican Tony Fletcher piles more coal on the fire at the Dewdrop Inn; a “proper” boozer with carpet on the floor and Scotch eggs on the menu. He’s talking about Ilkeston’s… Read More »