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Tag: Local Q&A
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Comedian and Musician: Bill Bailey
Bill Bailey: making people laugh is his life’s work. How long have you lived in the area? Since 1987. 27 years. As a native of Bath, what brought you to London? I came to study English and Drama at Westfield…
Local haute couturiere : Antonia Pugh-Thomas
Antonia Pugh-Thomas: pigs are easier than kids. How long have you lived in the area? Since the 12th of September, 2011. When we moved into the house we didn’t have any running water or electricity but the pig area was…
Local gunmaker: Michael Smith
TAKING STOCK What inspired a local lad to become a fine craftsman? Michael Smith, shares tales of his unlikely journey Q. Michael Smith, you’re a gunmaker. Where are you from originally? Shepherd’s Bush. Q. How has the area changed since…
Local artist: Jayne Hepsibah Sullivan
Jayne Hepsibah tells Jo Reynolds about faking it. When did you move to the area? About 24 years ago. Why here? My sister lived here. Because I’m Welsh, when you come off the M4, you get to Hammersmith and think…
Local piano teacher: Margaret Langleben
Margaret Langleben tells Jo Reynolds about what she’d do to bankers and politicians. When did you move to the area? 1969. Has it changed? Ha! Back then, some people I know considered this the slums of Hammersmith. It was all…
Local writer: Alice Peterson
Alice Peterson tells Jo Reynolds why she gave up tennis to write a hit. When did you move to the area? 2004, so ten years ago. What do you most like about it? I love the park, and I love my…
Local theatre: Jessica Hepburn – Lyric Hammersmith
Jessica Hepburn (above) tells Jo Reynolds about the new Lyric Hammersmith. What brought you to the area? Working at the Lyric, but I’ve been coming here since I was a teenager. How long have you worked here? For 12 years…
Local school founder: Toby Young
Toby Young (above) talks to Jo Reynolds about growing up. Why did you set up the West London Free School (WLFS) here? Initially we looked in Ealing but the council was pretty unhelpful. Hammersmith and Fulham were a lot more…
Local butcher: John Stenton
Master butcher John Stenton chews the fat with Jo Reynolds. Where are you from originally? South Shields, Tyne and Wear. How long have you been here? I came to London over 40 years ago and have lived in Hammersmith ever…