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Kilburn: All within 100 yards

West Hampstead Life Posted on September 7, 2012 by Jonathan TurtonDecember 21, 2013

As the literary world turns its gaze on Kilburn in the light of Zadie Smith’s new book, Kilburn is also the focus of a short film by Mark James. Give it 10 minutes of your time. For a different cultural … Continue reading →

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Klooks Kleek and Decca: help needed

West Hampstead Life Posted on July 25, 2012 by Jonathan TurtonDecember 21, 2013

Local historians Dick Weindling and Marianne Colloms are writing a book about the history of Klooks Kleek, a jazz and blues club which ran at the Railway Hotel, West Hampstead, from 1961 to 1970. The book will also look at … Continue reading →

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Sing in spring

West Hampstead Life Posted on March 8, 2012 by Jonathan TurtonDecember 21, 2013

We’re only two weeks away from the official start of spring. I know, right? So, why not put this date in your diary: March 27 is Spring Singfest 2012. Laaaaaaaa!

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Locally Sourced

West Hampstead Life Posted on November 25, 2011 by Jonathan TurtonDecember 21, 2013

No, not a post about foraging for wild mushrooms down Bill Fury Way, but rather about Locally Sourced Productions. Let me let Paula take up the story: “It sprouted out of a casual conversation at David’s Deli one summer’s day, … Continue reading →

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Change of rhythm

West Hampstead Life Posted on November 6, 2011 by Jonathan TurtonDecember 21, 2013

Lets move away from planning for an evening and chill out to the sociable sounds of our very own Simon Whiteside and his jazz band at La Brocca on Thursday night. It’s free people! FREE!! Nice.

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La Brocca turns 20

West Hampstead Life Posted on September 8, 2011 by Jonathan TurtonDecember 21, 2013

This weekend is La Brocca’s 20th anniversary! Why not swing by on Friday evening for some live music. Details below. And look out for a guest blog post all about La Brocca and its owner.

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Jonathan Simpson: Camden’s Musical Mayor

West Hampstead Life Posted on November 5, 2010 by Jonathan TurtonDecember 21, 2013

I enter the Mayor’s parlour on a wet Saturday afternoon clutching an espresso from St Pancras. The mayoral ermine is on display, along with an incongruous golden football boot in a cabinet that also contained silver cake slices masquerading as … Continue reading →

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Rock on the High Road: Kilburn’s music then and now

West Hampstead Life Posted on October 2, 2010 by Jonathan TurtonDecember 21, 2013

The arrival of The Betsy Smith – a pub/music venue – on the Kilburn High Road is yet another indication that the old Roman road is finding its way back onto the musical map. After my brief round-up of West … Continue reading →

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The Railway’s musical legacy

West Hampstead Life Posted on September 2, 2010 by Jonathan TurtonApril 17, 2014

It’s common knowledge that The Beatles auditioned at Decca studios on Broadhurst Gardens, now the English National Opera premises. The New Years Day (1962) session didn’t go as well as manager Brian Epstein hoped and resulted in the now infamous rejection: … Continue reading →

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