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Indian Express
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
This word means: Miss World
Contestants from over 100 countries have gathered in Telangana to participate in the Miss World pageant, with the finale set to be held on May 31. Social media images of the contestants engaging in a foot-washing ritual at the Ramappa temple in Mulugu also led to a controversy this week. Last year, Mumbai hosted the event, where the Czech Republic's Krystyna Pyszkova was crowned the winner. It was the second time an Indian city was the host, following Bengaluru in 1996. The Miss World pageant is one of the oldest such competitions in the world. It was first held in Britain in 1951. According to US public broadcaster PBS, it coincided with the era 'of postwar reconstruction', and was held at the British government-staged Festival of Britain. The larger event also featured the latest industrial products, technological discoveries and the arts. However, the need to boost audience attendance led to the festival reaching out to Eric Morley, a publicity director at a London-based company. He persuaded planners to add an international beauty contest. Morley said contestants should be judged while wearing what was then a new beachwear sensation, the bikini. However, threats from the likes of Ireland and Spain to withdraw from the competition 'because of their opposition to women being judged in bikinis' led to the adoption of a one-piece bathing suit instead. The show's success led to it becoming an annual feature, its popularity aided by the rise of television. The competition has come to include talent showcases, sports challenges, and charitable initiatives, all to highlight the qualities that make the contestants 'exceptional ambassadors of change. Morley's widow, Julia Morley, co-chairs the competition at present. Miss World is distinct from the other three popular global pageants – the Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Earth. Miss Universe Organisation, for instance, was once owned by US President Donald Trump in the late 1990s. With the liberalisation of the Indian economy in 1991, international brands saw a sizable new market waiting to be tapped into. In 1994, the Miss World and Miss Universe titles were won by two Indian women – Aishwarya Rai and Sushmita Sen, respectively – helping increase pageants' popularity in this region. Other Indian winners include actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas (2000), doctor Reita Faria (1966) and most recently, Manushi Chillar (2017). In a paper, Indiana University academic Radhika Parameswaran wrote that the 1996 event saw considerable business heft with sponsors ranging from manufacturers of soaps to credit card companies. But the idea of India hosting it was accompanied by significant backlash. The event was organised by actor Amitabh Bachchan's Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Ltd. (ABCL), and the company is reported to have suffered financial losses after the pageant. The New York Times reported that 'the numerous protests included self-immolation. Strange bedfellows found themselves entwined in their mutual outrage – feminists who found such contests degrading to women and Hindu nationalists who saw the show as an invasion of Western degeneracy. The swimsuit competition had to be moved to the nearby and more hospitable Seychelles Islands.' One man set himself on fire and died in the protests.
Scottish Sun
02-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
The exact year to spot on rare 1p coin that could be hiding in your change
WHAT may appear to be small change could, in fact, turn out to be a small fortune - if you know what to look for. It's no secret that rare coins can fetch significant sums thanks to unique errors, low mintage numbers, or distinct features. Advertisement 10 According to the TikTokker, it's worth between £50 and £100 Credit: TikTok/@coincollectingwizard A TikTok creator known as CoinCollectingWizard has revealed some of the most valuable pennies out there — including one worth up to 100 times its face value. Speaking in the video, he said: "There are many predecimal UK pennies that can hold a premium. "You must check for certain dates. "One of UK's rarest coin ever released into general circulation is the 1951 penny, with only 120,000 of them minted." Advertisement This specific coin is particularly sought after, as it was produced exclusively for overseas use. At the time, Britain had no need for additional pennies due to the large number already in circulation. This coin gained cult status among collectors after claims in the early 1960s highlighted its investment potential. Struck during the Festival of Britain in 1951, only 120,000 of these pennies were minted, making it an exceptionally rare find. Advertisement With such a limited quantity produced over 70 years ago, it's easy to see why this coin is so coveted today. According to the TikTok creator, its value now ranges between £50 and £100, making it a treasure worth hunting for. The rare marking that makes error 50p worth more than 100 times its face value However, the 1951 penny isn't the only 1p coin that could be worth more than its face value. We've listed several others that could fetch a small fortune. Advertisement 1933 1p coin - over £200,000 10 This is an extremely rare and sought-after coin Credit: TikTok/@coincollectingwizard The highly sought-after 1933 penny is a coin that collectors are desperate to get their hands on. While there are other dates to look out for, there are only seven 1933 coins known to exist. These pennies were not intended for general circulation. Advertisement Instead, they were struck for ceremonial purposes, such as being placed under the foundation stones of important buildings. Some were also made for museum collections. It's worth as much as £200,000 and one recently sold at auction. 1875 1p coin - £3,000 10 The small 'H' under the year of mintage on the reverse is what makes this coin rare Credit: TikTok/@coincollectingwizard Advertisement The 1875 'H' penny is worth between £100 and £3,000 according to the TikTokker. Some 1875 pennies were minted at the Heaton Mint in Birmingham and bear an "H" mint mark. These coins are rarer than those minted at the Royal Mint in London. The "H" mint mark is located to the left of the date on the reverse side of the coin. Advertisement How much you'd get for it depends on grade, condition, desirability, and demand. The obverse shows a bust of Queen Victoria facing left, with her hair in a bun. The small 'H' under the year of mintage on the reverse is what makes this coin rare, it shows that it was created by the Heaton mint. 1919 1p coin - £2,000 10 Look out for the letters KN next to the date on these old pennies Credit: TikTok/@coincollectingwizard Advertisement Pennies struck at the Kings Norton mint in Birmingham have the letters K and N to the left of the date. It's thought around 5,209,600 were minted. Similar to other coins from the World War I era, some 1919 pennies were minted at the Heaton Mint. These coins bear an "H" or "KN" mint mark, respectively, which is located to the left of the date on the reverse side of the coin. Advertisement Depending on the condition of the coin, the CoinCollectingWizard estimates the value can range up to £2,000. 1918 1p coin - £600 10 This coin is considered tricky to find Credit: TikTok/@coincollectingwizard Next up is the 1918 'KN' penny, which has been sold for between £30 and £600 in the past. The 1p is British penny coin minted in 1918 at the Kings Norton Mint. Advertisement The "KN" mint mark is located to the left of the date on the coin. During the reign of King George V the Royal Mint ran out of capacity to strike enough coins, so they contracted out the minting of some pennies. Any coins minted in 1918 with the special mark are considered extremely rare and difficult to find. 1902 1p coin - £500 10 This coin is considered tricky to find Credit: TikTok/@coincollectingwizard Advertisement The 1902 "Low Tide" penny is a bronze coin minted in England during the reign of King Edward VII. It features Britannia seated right with a trident and shield, and a low tide level in the sea The "low tide" variety is considerably scarcer than the "normal" tide pieces. The 1p piece is worth as much as £500 at auction. Advertisement 1882 1p coin - £200 10 Collectors often seek out these varieties Credit: TikTok/@coincollectingwizard The 1882 1p 'H' coin was minted during the reign of Queen Victoria. Some of the pennies were minted at the Heaton Mint in Birmingham and bear an "H" mint mark. There are different varieties of the 1882 penny, including differences in the design and die used. Advertisement Collectors often seek out these varieties, especially if they are less common. It can be worth as much as £200, according to the coin fanatic. 1894 1p coin - £160 10 It's worth as much as £160 according to CoinCollectingWizard Credit: TikTok/@coincollectingwizard The 1894 1p coin is considered rare and highly sought after by collectors. Advertisement This particular coin was minted during the reign of Queen Victoria and is part of the British pre-decimal currency system. The penny had a relatively low mintage compared to other years, making it less common. It's worth as much as £160 according to CoinCollectingWizard. 1918 1p coin - £150 10 The penny can be worth as much as £150 Credit: TikTok/@coincollectingwizard Advertisement The rare 1918 1p 'H' coin is notable for a few specific characteristics that make it highly sought after by collectors. During World War I, there was a need to produce more coins, so some pennies were minted at the Heaton Mint. Pennies with these mint marks are rarer than those minted at the Royal Mint in London. Coins from the World War I era are often collected for their historical significance. Advertisement It can be worth as much as £150. 1950 1p coin - £70 10 There are only 240,000 of these coins Credit: TikTok/@coincollectingwizard According to the TikTokker, the 1950 George VI penny is worth between £30 and £70. Only 240,000 of these coins were made, and they were all sent overseas. Advertisement If you find one and it's in good condition you could make 7,000 its face value. How do I safely store valuable coins? HERE are some tricks to keep your valuable coins safe from toning: Store your coins in individual containers Put it in a clear, air tight holder that lets you see the coin from both sides Avoid putting them in clear plastic sandwich bags because they can still rub against each other an may cause scratches or marks Store your collection in a folder or album, although tarnishing may occur quicker than in an airtight container Keep them out of a damp environment. You can use silica gel to help prevent damp Wear clean, white gloves when handling the coins Steer clear of using PVC materials as it traps moisture and releases acidic gases which can damage the collection. How do I go about selling rare coins? There are many different factors to consider when trying to value a coin, including its condition and mintage, so it's important to do your homework first. If you've got a coin that you would like to sell at auction, you can contact The Royal Mint's Collectors Service. It has a team of experts who can help you to authenticate and value your coin. Advertisement You'll need to enquire via email, and a member of the valuation team will contact get back to you. Take a picture of your coin and attach this to the email - you can find the details on The Royal Mint's website. Be aware that you will be charged for this service though - the cost will vary depending on the size of your collection. If you are looking to buy a coin online through a marketplace such as eBay, it's important to know exactly what you are purchasing. Advertisement This is because anyone can list a coin on eBay and charge whatever amount they wish. You should also be wary of fakes online - and keep in mind that on eBay a buyer could pull out, which means the coin won't have sold for the price it says it has. Meanwhile, we have put together a guide on the rarest and most valuable coins.
The Sun
02-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
The exact year to spot on rare 1p coin that could be hiding in your change
WHAT may appear to be small change could, in fact, turn out to be a small fortune - if you know what to look for. It's no secret that rare coins can fetch significant sums thanks to unique errors, low mintage numbers, or distinct features. A TikTok creator known as CoinCollectingWizard has revealed some of the most valuable pennies out there — including one worth up to 100 times its face value. Speaking in the video, he said: "There are many predecimal UK pennies that can hold a premium. "You must check for certain dates. "One of UK's rarest coin ever released into general circulation is the 1951 penny, with only 120,000 of them minted." This specific coin is particularly sought after, as it was produced exclusively for overseas use. At the time, Britain had no need for additional pennies due to the large number already in circulation. This coin gained cult status among collectors after claims in the early 1960s highlighted its investment potential. Struck during the Festival of Britain in 1951, only 120,000 of these pennies were minted, making it an exceptionally rare find. With such a limited quantity produced over 70 years ago, it's easy to see why this coin is so coveted today. According to the TikTok creator, its value now ranges between £50 and £100, making it a treasure worth hunting for. The rare marking that makes error 50p worth more than 100 times its face value However, the 1951 penny isn't the only 1p coin that could be worth more than its face value. We've listed several others that could fetch a small fortune. 1933 1p coin - over £200,000 The highly sought-after 1933 penny is a coin that collectors are desperate to get their hands on. While there are other dates to look out for, there are only seven 1933 coins known to exist. These pennies were not intended for general circulation. Instead, they were struck for ceremonial purposes, such as being placed under the foundation stones of important buildings. Some were also made for museum collections. It's worth as much as £200,000 and one recently sold at auction. 1875 1p coin - £3,000 The 1875 'H' penny is worth between £100 and £3,000 according to the TikTokker. Some 1875 pennies were minted at the Heaton Mint in Birmingham and bear an "H" mint mark. These coins are rarer than those minted at the Royal Mint in London. The "H" mint mark is located to the left of the date on the reverse side of the coin. How much you'd get for it depends on grade, condition, desirability, and demand. The obverse shows a bust of Queen Victoria facing left, with her hair in a bun. The small 'H' under the year of mintage on the reverse is what makes this coin rare, it shows that it was created by the Heaton mint. 1919 1p coin - £2,000 Pennies struck at the Kings Norton mint in Birmingham have the letters K and N to the left of the date. It's thought around 5,209,600 were minted. Similar to other coins from the World War I era, some 1919 pennies were minted at the Heaton Mint. These coins bear an "H" or "KN" mint mark, respectively, which is located to the left of the date on the reverse side of the coin. Depending on the condition of the coin, the CoinCollectingWizard estimates the value can range up to £2,000. 1918 1p coin - £600 10 Next up is the 1918 'KN' penny, which has been sold for between £30 and £600 in the past. The 1p is British penny coin minted in 1918 at the Kings Norton Mint. The "KN" mint mark is located to the left of the date on the coin. During the reign of King George V the Royal Mint ran out of capacity to strike enough coins, so they contracted out the minting of some pennies. Any coins minted in 1918 with the special mark are considered extremely rare and difficult to find. 1902 1p coin - £500 10 The 1902 "Low Tide" penny is a bronze coin minted in England during the reign of King Edward VII. It features Britannia seated right with a trident and shield, and a low tide level in the sea The "low tide" variety is considerably scarcer than the "normal" tide pieces. The 1p piece is worth as much as £500 at auction. 1882 1p coin - £200 10 The 1882 1p 'H' coin was minted during the reign of Queen Victoria. Some of the pennies were minted at the Heaton Mint in Birmingham and bear an "H" mint mark. There are different varieties of the 1882 penny, including differences in the design and die used. Collectors often seek out these varieties, especially if they are less common. It can be worth as much as £200, according to the coin fanatic. 1894 1p coin - £160 10 The 1894 1p coin is considered rare and highly sought after by collectors. This particular coin was minted during the reign of Queen Victoria and is part of the British pre-decimal currency system. The penny had a relatively low mintage compared to other years, making it less common. It's worth as much as £160 according to CoinCollectingWizard. 1918 1p coin - £150 The rare 1918 1p 'H' coin is notable for a few specific characteristics that make it highly sought after by collectors. During World War I, there was a need to produce more coins, so some pennies were minted at the Heaton Mint. Pennies with these mint marks are rarer than those minted at the Royal Mint in London. Coins from the World War I era are often collected for their historical significance. It can be worth as much as £150. 1950 1p coin - £70 According to the TikTokker, the 1950 George VI penny is worth between £30 and £70. Only 240,000 of these coins were made, and they were all sent overseas. If you find one and it's in good condition you could make 7,000 its face value. How do I safely store valuable coins? HERE are some tricks to keep your valuable coins safe from toning: Store your coins in individual containers Put it in a clear, air tight holder that lets you see the coin from both sides Avoid putting them in clear plastic sandwich bags because they can still rub against each other an may cause scratches or marks Store your collection in a folder or album, although tarnishing may occur quicker than in an airtight container Keep them out of a damp environment. You can use silica gel to help prevent damp Wear clean, white gloves when handling the coins Steer clear of using PVC materials as it traps moisture and releases acidic gases which can damage the collection. How do I go about selling rare coins? There are many different factors to consider when trying to value a coin, including its condition and mintage, so it's important to do your homework first. If you've got a coin that you would like to sell at auction, you can contact The Royal Mint's Collectors Service. It has a team of experts who can help you to authenticate and value your coin. You'll need to enquire via email, and a member of the valuation team will contact get back to you. Take a picture of your coin and attach this to the email - you can find the details on The Royal Mint's website. Be aware that you will be charged for this service though - the cost will vary depending on the size of your collection. If you are looking to buy a coin online through a marketplace such as eBay, it's important to know exactly what you are purchasing. This is because anyone can list a coin on eBay and charge whatever amount they wish. You should also be wary of fakes online - and keep in mind that on eBay a buyer could pull out, which means the coin won't have sold for the price it says it has.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ray Leigh, influential furniture designer inspired by his work on the 1951 Festival of Britain
Ray Leigh, who has died aged 96, was among the last of the group of designers involved with the 1951 Festival of Britain, and a key figure linking the British Arts and Crafts Movement to postwar modernist design. As an architect, artist, designer, manufacturer, co-ordinator of the disparate threads of the UK furniture industry, and latterly founder of the Gordon Russell Museum, Leigh was a hugely influential figure in the UK's furniture industry. One colleague said 'he had a smile like Puck and a sense of mischief to match.' Raymond Hugh Leigh was born in Streatham, south London, on June 6 1928. He was educated initially at Whitgift School in Croydon, then when his father's civil service department was evacuated in 1939 to Morecambe in Lancashire, he went to the local grammar school. His father's office was billeted in the recently completed Midland Hotel, designed in an Art Deco style by Oliver Hill, who had stipulated how every detail of the building should relate to the architecture, down to the door handles. With its futurist appearance, sculptures by Eric Gill, a mural by Eric Ravilious, and rugs and textiles by Marian Dorn, the building played a major part in Ray's early creative education, inspiring him to become an architect. In 1945, aged 17, he was accepted at the Architectural Association when Frederick Gibberd – known for his work in Harlow – was principal and three-quarters of the students were ex-servicemen. 'They were rather in a hurry, building a new Britain,' Leigh later wrote, 'and that gave the place a real buzz.' Among his contemporaries there were Philip Dowson, Richard Burton, Ted Cullinan and Colin St John Wilson. His studies were interrupted by National Service in the Royal Engineers. On his return in 1949, he was offered a holiday job by Dick Russell, an architect and tutor at the Royal College of Art (and brother of the furniture designer and manufacturer Gordon Russell) to work with RCA students to fit out the Lion and Unicorn Building at the forthcoming 1951 Festival of Britain. The project transformed Leigh's life, bringing him into contact with some of the most creative artists, designers and architects of the postwar era. HIs colleagues and friends included Philip Powell and 'Jacko' Moya, John Piper, James Stirling, Mary Shand, Terence Conran and Robin Wade. He was later taken on full-time by Russell, becoming a partner in the firm Russell, Hodgson & Leigh (1957-67). Projects included the fit-out of the cruise-liner, SS Oriana, and work at British Museum, the Tower of London, Grosvenor House Hotel and the London offices of Time-Life. One seminal project involved the furniture for the new Coventry Cathedral, which had been designed by Basil Spence and was dedicated in April 1962. Spence pulled together a team of varied creative talents, with stained glass by John Piper and Geoffrey Clark, a monumental tapestry by Graham Sutherland, lettering by Ralph Beyer and sculptures by Elisabeth Frink. Dick Russell's practice designed the congregation chairs, 2,000 of which were made by Gordon Russell's eponymous firm; the design became a mid-century classic across the UK and the US. In 1967, Leigh was appointed design director at Gordon Russell, later becoming managing director and then chairman. His empathy for architecture, interiors and furnishings connected seamlessly to the philosophies of the Chipping Campden Movement and the original Arts and Crafts designers and makers, Ernest Gimson, CR Ashbee and the Barnsleys, Sidney, Ernest and Edward. Although there was always a tension between high-quality hand work and industrial production, sentimentality was not allowed to eclipse economics. At its peak, the firm employed more than 200 cabinet-makers, all apprentice-trained, making pieces for schools, colleges, banks and hotels. The firm benefited from the roll-out of UK universities in the 1960s and strategic design-led sales in Japan, the US and the Middle East. Before and after the sale of the firm in 1986, Leigh gave encouragement and time to a number of professional organisations, as president of the Guild of Gloucestershire Craftsmen, Mayor of Chipping Campden, Master of Furniture Makers Company 1994, a founding trustee of the Crafts Council, chairman of the Furniture Industry Research Association and chairman of the Edward Barnsley Educational Trust. He remained cynical about ever being able to pull together the UK's fragmented furniture industry but never stopped trying. He was also unstinting in his encouragement to young designers. Among Leigh's later achievements was converting of the former factory's machine-shop at Broadway in the Cotswolds into the Gordon Russell Museum, which was opened in 2008 by Sir Terence Conran. Leigh also commissioned, contributed to and wrote several books and pamphlets about the Gordon Russell legacy, the best of which is by Jeremy Myerson, with an introduction by Leigh, Gordon Russell: Designer of Furniture. Leigh was appointed MBE in 2001. He maintained a lifelong interest in classic cars, fell-walking in the Lake District and finely printed books. Ray Leigh is survived by his wife Jean, to whom he was married for 72 years, and by a son. Two elder children predeceased him. Ray Leigh, born June 6 1928, died March 13 2025 Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
17-04-2025
- Telegraph
At 57, I spent £13k becoming a tourist guide
At 57, there are parts of me that wobble far more than I'd like to admit. I'll spare you the gory details, but after 25 years happily settled into life as a travel writer, the flabbiest thing about me – until recently – was probably my brain. Two years ago I decided it was time to challenge the old grey matter, shake off the mental cobwebs, and throw myself back into learning, something I hadn't done since I started at St Andrews University 36 years ago. I applied to become a Blue Badge tourist guide in London, a move that combined my love of history, a desire to better appreciate the city I've lived in for three decades, and the hope of adding new strings to my professional bow. At around £13,000 for the 18-month course including exams, though, it was not a decision I took lightly. This year the British Guild of Tourist Guides celebrates its 75th anniversary. As our country cleared away the rubble of the Second World War and prepared to show itself off to the world at the Festival of Britain in 1951, visitors to the capital needed professional tourist guides with certified qualifications, and the Blue Badge training scheme was set up. It is now the gold standard of tourist guiding, recognised and respected internationally. Today there are about 500 accredited guides in London – the only ones who can work inside such places as Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral – and more outside with regional badges. Our trainee group of 32 was a wonderfully mixed crew of all ages, hailing from China, Brazil, Portugal, Turkey and Ukraine, not to mention Kent, Wales and Cumbria, and of course London, and ranged from taxi drivers and a university lecturer to a racecourse manager and a retired teacher. We embarked on an 18-month training course involving 12 exams, with twice-weekly lectures and weekend practical visits, as well as day trips to spots such as Canterbury and Stonehenge. Some people have likened the Blue Badge course to the Knowledge undertaken by London cabbies, and I can see the parallels. At times my head was bursting with dates, architectural styles, museum opening times, Wren churches, kings and queens. I can now tell you the number of buttons on a grenadier guard's tunic, the number of steps to the roof of St Paul's Cathedral, the date of the last frost fair on the Thames, the average price of sticky toffee pudding in a Zone 1 pub, the name of Churchill's dog, and the difference between a K2 and a K6 phone box. If you know a Blue Badge guide, you need them on your pub quiz team. It was a steep and at times overwhelming learning curve. I'm embarrassed to admit that the course marked the first time I'd set foot inside the National Gallery. But it didn't take long for me to fall hard for Jan Van Eyck's Arnolfini Portrait, Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun's Self Portrait in a Straw Hat, and Georges Seurat's Bathers at Asnières. At the start I wouldn't have thought I'd end up more likely to chat about pointillism than Arsenal's half-time score. The same thing happened at the British Museum, where I was transfixed by the intricate Mold gold cape (discovered on a site in Wales now occupied by a Tesco Metro, apparently) the shield-biting berserkers of the Lewis Chess Set, and the haunting gaze of the Sutton Hoo helmet. The most taxing part for me was the 'pano' training, short for 'panoramic coach', when we had to learn to guide on a 60-seat bus all over London in front of our colleagues, not only talking about the history of the area, but about the buildings too, while describing them accurately as we went past – 'that's the grey one on the right now with the four columns and the white-shuttered windows' – but not sounding like a sat nav. 'And now as we turn right around this corner and head south…' was a no no. There's definitely an art to it and one that comes with a good deal of practice and muffled swearing. But eventually, after much studying and exam sitting – including three retakes, due in part to nerves that I've not experienced since my driving test – I earned my coveted Blue Badge, and I'm not ashamed to say there were tears when the confirmation came through. Now I'm still writing but also enjoying taking international visitors around London. Most of my guests are Americans who come enthusiastically with a glass-half-full attitude, but seemingly no jet lag. Things I've taken for granted over 30 years, such as double-decker buses, pub signs, Belisha beacons and policemen on horses, are an endless source of delight for visitors who have seen them on TV and film so many times, and now meet the real thing. And questions are varied. Is King Charles here? (Yes, the flag is flying above Buckingham Palace.) How old was Isabella of Valois when she married Richard II? (Six). What happens to the horse poo from the household cavalry's horses? (Put on the plants in St James' Park.) Are the guards' bearskins really made of bear? (Yes, from Canada.) Why are the Mormons buying Westminster Abbey? (Madam, that article is dated April 1). Above all, it has renewed my love affair with our capital. Because as Samuel Johnson famously said, 'when you're tired of London, you're tired of life'. Although he never took the District Line every day. How to do it
