Comments on: On Christmas Night in the City

By: Heather Cole

Heather Cole — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:12:36 +0000

Arrived here via your link that accompanies today’s London at night post.

This is masterful and of course I’m sending it to my adult daughter, who promises me one last Christmastide in London.

By: jane reed

jane reed — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 17:53:02 +0000

Extraordinarily beautiful words painting pictures I recognise from a long time ago; wandering youth bounding noisily from late parties I’m afraid. But eerily, while the fog has gone, the empty City vibes resonate with the sights we saw recently with the City in lockdown. Maybe one cyclist, an anonymous van and two people walking past each other. And this was daytime. Thank you. Jane Reed

By: Su C

Su C — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 15:58:35 +0000

Thank you Gentle Author this intimate portrait of the sleeping city.

Having walked this or similar walks on my visits to London City and surrounds, I have often wondered what it must be like to not have to wend through the throngs of people much like a fish going upstream. How freeing it must be to hear and see the city without distraction except that of its own offerings.

By: Victoria

Victoria — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 09:35:19 +0000

I have just read your Christmas night walk, four years on. It was a wonderful journey, and the skill of your writing and vivid imagery made me feel magically transported to the city too.

By: Maggie

Maggie — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 08:49:01 +0000

Thank you. I live a long way from London now, but always loved the history of the city and the images the street names bring to mind. I always imagine walking through those evocative streets when they are empty, but of course I never have. Reading this was magical. Have a happy Christmas.

By: isa

isa — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:17:11 +0000

Thank you for the haunting night photos. I love London so much and now since I have moved to Eastbourne I kind of need to remember how wonderful it all is! The only sad thing is seeing the homeless person.I once chatted to some of the people who were sleeping rough in Waterloo,and they were some of the sweetest people I had ever met.There are so many reasons why people sleep rough and I do give some money to who ever needs it as each person has a story to tell be it through breakdowns in their lives or mental issues.They deserve help when ever and not scorn.

By: Miriam Delorie

Miriam Delorie — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 08:32:15 +0000

Thank you for your wonderful pictures and thoughts. Best wishes to you from far away Cape Town, South Africa – but we never forget our roots which you have brought closer!

By: Sonia

Sonia — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 18:58:14 +0000

Thank you so much for the many delightful hours this ex-pat has spent visiting your website in the past year! Your midnight visit to London was a gem – please do it again next year, and publish your photos as a book. Have a very Happy Christmas and a joyous New Year!

By: Mary Moulder

Mary Moulder — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 15:12:26 +0000

Your wonderful photos and comments make Christmas everyday! What A TREAT! Thank you for your many gifts. I may live on the Sonoran Desert, but London is only a few mouse clicks away. Mary

By: Warren Yates

Warren Yates — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 11:45:59 +0000

My wife and I walked a similar path last weekend but on the way to The Apollo theatre to watch Stephen Fry in Twelfth Night.Your descriptions and photographs are a lovely reminder of a fabulous city and a memorable evening.I’m a proud Mancunian but I love London,thank you.