18 August 2016 Crossing The Water Of ferries and the like. by Chin Chin There has always been something special about crossing water. In Robert Burns’s poem Tam O’Shanter, it is the barrier of a river which holds back the demons who pursue the eponymous hero on his grey mare. In ancient Rome, the crossing of… Continue reading Issue 67: 2016 08 18: Crossing The Water (Chin Chin)
Tag: Islington
Issue 60: 2016 06 30: The Morning After (John Watson)
30 June 2016 The Morning After Reflections on the referendum. By John Watson A deep dark cloud of gloom has descended over the London Borough of Islington. Here in the citadel of Remain, in an area full of lawyers, bankers and doctors, the Referendum result has hit us like an exploding shell. How could 52%… Continue reading Issue 60: 2016 06 30: The Morning After (John Watson)
Issue 59: 2016 06 23: The Shaw Sheet Party
23 June 2016 The Shaw Sheet Party Where we are going. by the Shaw Sheet team Last Thursday evening, in an Islington garden, staff and readers of the Shaw Sheet met to celebrate its first year of publication. We were a little late, of course. The fact that we are now at issue 59 indicates… Continue reading Issue 59: 2016 06 23: The Shaw Sheet Party
Issue 50: 2016 04 21: Ban Me, You Bastards (Chin Chin)
21 April 2016 Ban Me, You Bastards! Must I be the only one without a ban? By Chin Chin My goodness it makes me angry. Manchester University students debate banning Cameron from speaking even before he has indicated any wish to go there. Tiger Tatchell, too dangerous to be allowed out into the safe spaces… Continue reading Issue 50: 2016 04 21: Ban Me, You Bastards (Chin Chin)
