Tag Archives: nottingham

Chettinad Restaurant (All Consumed)

Posted on 2023-08-07 by tikichris

Neil and Chris catch up at south Indian “village restaurant” Chettinad off Tottenham Court Road to record this episode of All Consumed. After enjoying a delicious meal, Chris talks Luddites and the antiauthoritarian spirit of Nottingham as Neil speaks to … Continue reading →

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A Look at a Few of England’s World Record Sites (CheapOair)

Posted on 2014-04-16 by tikichris

England. It’s a land that’s as celebrated as much for its pomp and circumstance as for its more subtle eccentricities. Those who know the English well are aware of their love of competition – whatever the contest. No matter how … Continue reading →

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How to Make Merry Like Robin Hood in Nottingham and Sherwood Forest (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-11-23 by tikichris

I’m writing this post from the back end of a fantastic day trip to Nottinghamshire. Only about a 140 miles or so from Central London, Nottingham and its environs are an ideal destination to add to any England touring itinerary. History … Continue reading →

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Theatre Review: Richard III at Nottingham Playhouse

Posted on 2013-11-10 by tikichris

With only a week left in Nottingham before it moves on to York, here’s my review of the Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company and York Theatre Royal’s joint presentation of Shakespeare’s tragic story of a conniving and paranoid king, Richard III. Continue reading →

Posted in Design, England, Theatre, Travel | Tagged east midlands, england, history, Leicester, Leicestershire, Midlands, nottingham, Nottingham Playhouse, Nottinghamshire, review, Richard III, shakespeare, theatre, theatre review, Travel, War of the Roses, william shakespeare | Leave a comment

Richard III, Robin Hood and Me: An East Midlands Mini-Break

Posted on 2013-11-07 by tikichris

Last week, I headed up to Leicester and Nottingham for an overnight press trip. I had a blast letting loose my inner armchair historian around Leicester and getting to live out some childhood fantasies in Nottingham and nearby Sherwood Forest. Here are some highlights from my East Midlands mini-break. Continue reading →

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In the Studio with Jon Burgerman (Whitehot Magazine of Contemporary Art)

Posted on 2009-07-22 by tikichris

In the Studio with Jon Burgerman Whitehot Magazine of Contemporary Art, July 2009 English artist Jon Burgerman is internationally recognized for his doodling, drawing, scrawling and illustration. A fan of Jon’s fun and noodle-like character design for quite some time, … Continue reading →

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Lunch with Jon Burgerman: Chutney Eggs with Character(s) (Qype does London)

Posted on 2009-06-02 by tikichris

Lunch with Jon Burgerman: Chutney Eggs with Character(s) Qype does London, June 2nd 2009 An assignment for Whitehot Magazine of Contemporary Art led me to Nottingham last week for an in studio interview and shoot with prolific self-described doodler, Jon … Continue reading →