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Tag Archives: the Olympics
Take Me To The River
On the wrong side of the river (and the tracks) Alex Clark explores an opposite Olympics – and a future of London post games. And, has a drink to boot. Continue reading
If I Ran the Olympics: Ten Simple Solutions for Improving the Games
In which Bill Spring fixes the Games. Continue reading
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Tagged 2012 Olympic Games, American Idol, Apolo Ohno, Eric Heiden, Greece, London, summer games, the Olympics
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Wow! It’s the O’Lympics
Alex Clark goes to the Olympics and sets a record. Or, rather watches it being set. Medals ensue. Continue reading
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Tagged Aquatic Centre, Bradley Wiggins, diaspora, London 2012, Sun Yang, the Olympics
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Be Not Afeard; The Isle is Full of Noises
England looks in the mirror, and what looks back? Alex Clark ponders if it’s Lionel Asbo or Love, Actually. Continue reading
Posted in Popular Culture
Tagged Actually, Danny Boyle, Euro 2012, John Major, Lionel Asbo, Love, Martin Amis, opening ceremony, Richard Curtis, the Olympics, Wayne Rooney
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God Save The Queen
In which Alex Clark ponders London, death, the Olympics and the Queen’s Jubilee – in short, nostalgia – and waving at HRH herself back in 1977. Continue reading
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Tagged diamond jubilee, London, nostalgia, professional footballers, Queen Elizabeth, the Olympics
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