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 Saturday, November 27, 2021

Towns a long way from National Rail stations
The nearest town to London that's more than 5 miles from a station: Ongar, Essex
The nearest town to London that's more than 10 miles from a station: Haverhill, Suffolk
The nearest town to London that's more than 15 miles from a station: Fakenham, Norfolk
The nearest town to London that's more than 20 miles from a station: Minehead*, Somerset
* technically 15 miles from Barry, South Wales

30 posts you may have missed this week on London's four top blogs
🎄 Boiler & Co To Open In Southwark
🎄 Nuno Mendes To Open Lisboeta In Fitzrovia
🎄 43 Ways To Annoy A Londoner In Five Words Or Less
🎄 Kensington Dollshouse Festival Christmas Show returns!
🎄 Opulent Cocktails Are On Glenfiddich This Weekend Only
🎄 A Free Light Festival That Will Tempt You To Thamesmead
🎄 You’re Only A True Londoner If You’ve Done These 23 Things
🎄 Anniversary Special: Chanel No.5 Spaceship Lands at Heathrow
🎄 There’s A Festive Fiesta Going On Over At Barrio This December
🎄 A Pair Of Floating Restaurants Will Open In Canary Wharf This Year
🎄 London Could Receive A Dusting Of Snow As Soon As This Weekend
🎄 St. Pancras International’s Magical Christmas Tree Has Been Unveiled
🎄 The Dockside Brunch Spot With The Seriously Extra Espresso Martinis
🎄 Santa's Back! London's Charming Christmas Instagram Account Returns
🎄 The Immersive London Bar That Transports You To The South Of France
🎄 A Light Display Inspired By ‘Love Actually’ Is Coming To London This Week
🎄 Bang & Olufsen’s Epic Free Pop-Up In Shoreditch Is A Music Lover’s Paradise
🎄 This Traditional, Twinkling Christmas Market By The Thames Is Back For 2021
🎄 The Ivy Chelsea Garden Has Had A Whoville Makeover For the Festive Season
🎄 Wembley Park’s Magical Winter Light Festival Has Returned For Christmas 2021
🎄 This Drive-In Car Park Panto Is A Christmas Must For Fans Of Horrible Histories
🎄 Choo-Choo-Choose This London Underground Train Set For Christmas This Year
🎄 Dogs Are Allowed Into Church For Battersea's Ulti-Mutt Christmas Carol Service
🎄 Enjoy ‘Money Heist’ Themed Cocktails At London’s Hottest Immersive Experience
🎄 Christmas In Soho: Cult Brands, Incredible Cuisine, And Sparkling Christmas Lights
🎄 Enjoy Enchanting Christmas Performances At The Royal Albert Hall This Festive Season
🎄 Perfect Your Hosting Skills With Tanqueray Gin At This Festive Cocktail Party Masterclass
🎄 Head To Westfield This Black Friday Weekend For Exclusive Deals At Your Favourite Shops
🎄 This London Christmas Market Has Been Named The Second Most Instagrammable In Europe
🎄 These Soho Christmas Lights Were Designed By Schoolchildren And The Results Are Heartwarming

Twenty prices that first class stamps have never been
4p, 5p, 6p, 8p, 11p, 13p, 21p, 29p, 35p, 40p, 50-something pence

Chocolate box selections
Black Magic: Almond Crunch, Caramel Heart, Coffee Crescent, Dreamy Fudge, Hazelnut Swirl, Midnight Truffle, Orange Sensation, Pure Black Magic, Raspberry Heaven
Dairy Box: Caramel Heart, Chocolate Velvet, Cookies & Crème, Hazel Smooth, Orange Surprise, Salted Toffee, Strawberry Kiss, Vanilla Cup
Milk Tray: Apple Crunch, Caramel Softy, Fudge Duet, Hazelnut Swirl, Orange Truffle, Perfect Praline, Salted Caramel Charm, Strawberry Temptation, Surprise Parcel, Truffle Heart
Quality Street: Caramel Swirl, Coconut Eclair, Fudge, Milk Choc Block, Orange Creme, Orange Crunch, Strawberry Delight, Toffee Penny, Toffee Finger, The Green Triangle, The Purple One
Thorntons Classic Collection: Creamy Fudge, Crunchy Praline, Gooey Caramel, Honeycomb Baton, Nutty Caramel, Orange Blush, Salted Butterscotch, Strawberries and Cream, Tempting Toffee, Triple Chocolate

Ordnance survey maps I own
Landranger (1:50,000) - 95, 144, 153, 155, 156, 168, 169, 176, 177, 187, 201
Explorer (1:25,000) - 161, 162, 172, 173, 174, 195, 196, 197, 208, 211, 455, OL40

London cycleways (current designation)
C1, CS1, C2, CS3, C4, CS5, C6, CS7, C8, CS8, C10, C14, C17, C20, C23, C28, C29, C30, C31, C34, C35, C38, C39, C44, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q5, Q6, Q8, Q11, Q13, Q14, Q15, Q16, Q22

Grange Hill character nicknames
Pupils: Tucker, Pogo, Stewpot, Gripper, Jonah, Zammo, Woody, Banksie, Hollo, Robbie, Ronnie, Calley, Ant, Ziggy, Mauler, Tegs, Chrissie, Locko, Jacko, Becky, Ray, Grimbo, Spanner, Techno, Dill, Arnie, Cracker, Ozzie, Baz, Mooey, Togger, Tigger
Staff: Frosty, Tweety Bird, Grumpy, Bullet, Sooty, Hoppy, The Midget, Sexy Lexi, Scruffy, Bronco, Selina, Marilyn, Grizzly, Hard, Wally, Maccy-D

Greek letters not yet used for variants of concern or interest
ν ξ π ρ σ τ υ ϕ χ ψ ω

Postcode areas I've been to this month
E1, E2, E3, E5, E6, E7, E8, E9, E10, E11, E12, E13, E14, E15, E16, E17, E20, EC1, EC2, EC3, EC4, N1, N4, N5, N6, N8, N10, N11, N16, N22, NR26, NR27, SE1, SE17, SS0, SS1, SS2, SS3, SS9, WC1, WC2

The Number 1 hit with the shortest name, year by year
1950s: Here In My Heart, Cara Mia, Dreamboat, I'll Be Home, Diana, When, Roulette
1960s: Why, Sailor, Telstar, I Like It, Diane, Help!, Get Away, Release Me, Fire, Dizzy
1970s: Back Home, Grandad, Clair, Get Down, She, If, Mamma Mia/No Charge, Free, Figaro, Cars
1980s: Geno, Woman, Fame, True, Relax/Hello, 19, True Blue, La Bamba, Heart, Let's Party
1990s: Vogue, Dizzy, Stay, Pray/Babe, Doop/Sure, Dreamer, Flava/Words, Mmmbop, Frozen, Maria
2000s: Rise/Stan, Angel, Hero, Slow, Yeah/Burn, Lyla/Dare, Sorry/Crazy/Smile, Ruby, Run, Mama Do
2010s: OMG, Louder, RIP, Burn/Roar, Sing/Rude, King, Closer, Feels, Solo, River
2020s: Wap, Body

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