by Chris Harris I've thoroughly enjoyed watching Banjo and Ro's Grand Island Hotel on BBC Scotland. It's beautifully filmed, Banjo and Ro are engaging, and their enthusiasm for breathing new life into a neglected historic building is infectious. Watching them tackle the enormous challenges of restoring Ulva House on the Isle of Ulva has made … Continue reading Banjo and Ro’s Grand Island Hotel – How the Project’s Opaque Funding Ruins the Show.
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Staring at the Rude Boys: The Ruts, Punk, Ska and One of the Greatest Singles Ever Recorded
A personal appreciation of The Ruts' classic Staring at the Rude Boys, the connections between punk, reggae and ska, and why The Crack remains one of the greatest punk albums ever recorded. by Chris Harris etc There are certain records that seem to encapsulate an entire period of British music within a few short minutes, … Continue reading Staring at the Rude Boys: The Ruts, Punk, Ska and One of the Greatest Singles Ever Recorded
Toads: The Sussex Pub Game That Secretly Escaped to South America
by Chris Harris The Toads World Championship. From Sussex Alehouses to South American Taverns From Toads to Sapo and Tejo Walk into the right Sussex pub and you may still find it lurking in a corner: heavy brass discs, a scarred lead board and battered scoreboards hanging on walls stained by decades of smoke and … Continue reading Toads: The Sussex Pub Game That Secretly Escaped to South America