Tag Archives: The Guardian

Two forthcoming screenings of Arise, You Gallant Sweeneys!

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Nicky Getgood | 1 Comment

They were among the many thousands who came to Britain to work on the roads and building sites of a booming postwar economy and who, for various reasons, have never been able to go back. When I read this article in … Continue reading →

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Brum vs Belfast #2: Bull vs Fish

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

Going with Russ L’s battle request here, which was: Brasso The Bull vs That Big Ceramic Fish – who will be the civic-animal-monument champion? Both pieces of modern public art are very nice and incredibly photogenic, there’s no denying that.  … Continue reading →

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Links for Mon 11 August

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Nicky Getgood | Leave a comment

The Crimes, Hot Monocles, The Cubans and Danny’s Last Dance – The Hearing Aid’s take on the gig at The Rainbow on Saturday night. St Patrick’s Day Festival Update – Notes from Spaghetti Gazetti about the St Patrick’s Day Festival … Continue reading →

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