Rapscallion Magazine Book Review: survival in a war torn city turns magical realist with a Narnia moment (but the relationship between the two lovers in Mohsin Hamid’s novel Exit West is its strength)
Exit West by Mohsin Hamid A crackling good story of innocent lovers caught up in a civil war skids to…
COMEDY AT THE AXBRIDGE ROXY – Report for the evening Thursday, May 24th
Axbridge Roxy Comedy Night. 24th May 2018, was compered by Harry Mottram. It featured Louise Leigh, Sal Drummond, Rob Perry…
HARRY MOTTRAM FREELANCE JOURNALIST: Have the media fallen for the idea the Royal Wedding will give a billion pound boost to the economy? (when past evidence suggests such an occasion has a negligible effect and may even stall the nation’s finances)
Harry Mottram reports for Print Monthly Despite the claims by some in the media the Royal Wedding on Saturday may…
HARRY MOTTRAM’S BLOG: What will Meghan’s wedding gown look like?
Lace, silk and and an illusion bodice and sleeves – and please, not too many flourishes that could drown…
HARRY MOTTRAM FREELANCE JOURNALIST: Threats, intimidation and lies – the business couple who have upset scores of customers across the UK and Europe – the customers now want their money back (but the couple claim they have ‘the highest authorities in the land’ to sue for libel any customer who complains)
Harry Mottram reports for Print Monthly Threats and intimidation may not be the stock in trade of most in the…
HARRY MOTTRAM FREELANCE JOURNALIST: the strange story of a bitter business dispute over a typeface that ended at the bottom of the River Thames in mysterious circumstances (and how a graphic designer today tracked down the evidence beneath the water a century later)
Harry Mottram reports for Print Monthly It is a curious story of how business partnerships in the printing industry can…
STRAWBERRY LINE TIMES – EVENT: Northern Soul Night in Axbridge Town Hall this Saturday, May 12th, tickets on sale – includes home-made pies, Dr Love’s music and an amazing light show (and you will work off a few pounds with all the dancing)
What is Northern Soul? Here’s what it’s all about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWJOB79ZprQ And it’s coming to Axbridge! Check out the dancing – Northern…
HARRY MOTTRAM FREELANCE JOURNALIST: interview with St Bride foundation’s Bob Richardson about the library’s collection of ancient books (including some really tiny ones written by hand in Middle English)
Harry Mottram reports for Print Monthly A brief talk by Bob Richardson of the St Bride Foundation just off Fleet…
HARRY MOTTRAM FREELANCE JOURNALIST: The strange story of the Trucker, the Mafia and the Beatle (and an insight into the New York heiress and her family)
Harry Mottram reports for Big Rig Finance Sir Paul McCartney was made a Companion of Honour this week in a…
STRAWBERRY LINE TIMES – OPINION: Aboriginal reflections on taking part in a drama staged in Axbridge Town Hall (and there are still tickets available for tonight’s performance)
This is not a review or a preview but some personal thoughts from Harry Mottram on ACT’s latest production. Our…
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