By Chris Harris It was a miserable Thursday night in Arundel, rain absolutely peeing down. We were staying three nights at the Norfolk Arms Hotel and, despite the weather, decided to give the Fauna Brewery a go.The trudge up the hill was softened by spotting St Mary’s Gate pub nearly opposite, proudly serving my beloved … Continue reading The Old Engine Room, Fauna Brewery & Taproom– Arundel Craft Ale Pub & Pizza Kitchen Review
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Interesting Vintage Finds: The History of, and the Built in Compactum
by Chris Harris Compactums were a defining feature of late Victorian and Edwardian bedrooms, but they’re now largely forgotten — and for understandable reasons. Originally, a compactum was an amalgamation of essential bedroom furniture into one enormous piece. Typically, you’d have two single wardrobes flanking a central section that functioned as a linen press, complete … Continue reading Interesting Vintage Finds: The History of, and the Built in Compactum
Musical Differences. A Short Satire.
by Chris Harris ‘You’re not going to believe this, meet Red Lion, seven tonight.’ That was the WhatsApp message Jack Thunder, the singer, sent to the old Jack the Ripper group chat. The Ferret and Youngy tried in vain to tease out what it was all about. After thirty years, since the Ripper split, out … Continue reading Musical Differences. A Short Satire.
The Rights of Fans. 