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Tag: Locals and Pets
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 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 pet: Treacle
Having been a puppy star, Treacle already considers himself a well known television personality. He appeared on The Paul O’Grady Show at 12-weeks-old, co-starring with Pink. Treacle’s natural charisma threw the pop star into the shade. Despite his success, Treacle…
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…
Local pet: Kaspar
Kaspar looks for inspiration. A Brackenbury Village dog: friendly, well-behaved, loyal. Thanks Kaspar.
Local photographer: John Garrett
Celebrity photographer John Garrett (above) talks to Jo Reynolds about clicking with the Dalai Lama and other stars. How long have you lived in the village? 12 years. What brought you to the area? Divorce. What are your favourite places?…
Local pet: Wendy
Wendy can be found in the dog-friendly pub, The Andover Arms, from time to time. Wendy’s owner is bilingual Marisa, a voice-over artist who also teaches Spanish. Though not to Wendy, because she already speaks it.
Local publican: Tom Gavaghan
Tom Gavaghan (above) of The Andover Arms tells Jo Reynolds what makes a pub great. How long have you been one of the village people? Since October the 11th, 2002. I started out running the Thatched House then took over…