A tale of two high streets that should really shame the Church Commissioners
Evening Standard|February 26, 2024
The landlords who own Marylebone High Street are good at planning and have created a haven in London
Dylan Jones
A tale of two high streets that should really shame the Church Commissioners

IT WAS the great Fleet Street legend Keith Waterhouse who said you should never write a column based on personal grievances. You hate your local greengrocer? So go and buy your salsify, candy beetroot and romanesco somewhere else. Having a massive beef with BT? So what, most people I know think they're useless anyway. Sick to death of your neighbour leaving his bins out all week? Well, tell it to the judge but please don't put it in a newspaper article.

Planning issues, though, or problems with landlords, public services or managing agents? Well hello.

To wit: for decades now, the Church Commissioners have been unsuccessfully attempting to turn Connaught Village into Marylebone High Street. They have wasted years trying to reimagine our little part of the Hyde Park Estate as a rich mix of restaurants, high-end retailers, bakeries, food shops, florists and hardware stores. Just like, er, Marylebone High Street, which is only a postcode away. The area isn't exactly starved of bold-faced names - Tony Blair lives here, as does Claudia Winkleman, Jennifer Saunders and hip art duo Rob and Nicky Carter (who have produced a number of front pages for the Evening Standard).

Bu hikaye Evening Standard dergisinin February 26, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

Bu hikaye Evening Standard dergisinin February 26, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

EVENING STANDARD DERGISINDEN DAHA FAZLA HIKAYETümünü görüntüle
In the eye of the storm A rich account of Britain's political chaos
The London Standard

In the eye of the storm A rich account of Britain's political chaos

Tim Shipman’s fourth and final tome covers Johnson to Sunak, via Truss

time-read
4 dak  |
November 28, 2024
Is this government full of amateurs?
The London Standard

Is this government full of amateurs?

Labour's hard landing has revealed a cabinet struggling with the basics

time-read
4 dak  |
November 28, 2024
It's going to be weird when the national anthem plays, but I'm so proud to lead the United States
The London Standard

It's going to be weird when the national anthem plays, but I'm so proud to lead the United States

Emma Hayes closed the book on 12 trophy-laden years at Chelsea with her fifth consecutive Women’s Super League title in May.

time-read
6 dak  |
November 28, 2024
Can Guardiola fix 'fragile' City after latest implosion?
The London Standard

Can Guardiola fix 'fragile' City after latest implosion?

Rebuilding his ageing side will bea greater challenge than building it in the first place for one of the greats

time-read
3 dak  |
November 28, 2024
London wins battle of the global city brands again...
The London Standard

London wins battle of the global city brands again...

...but the capital still has plenty of work to do ifit wants to keep that crown

time-read
4 dak  |
November 28, 2024
At home with...Earl of East
The London Standard

At home with...Earl of East

The duo behind the fragrance brand have made a Leyton new-build their sanctuary

time-read
4 dak  |
November 28, 2024
How evolution evolved: the risks and rewards of gene-editing technology
The London Standard

How evolution evolved: the risks and rewards of gene-editing technology

INDIA BLOCKspeaks to paediatrician and TV writer Dr Neal Baer about the controversial advancement

time-read
4 dak  |
November 28, 2024
This beloved take on Dickens is a joyful gift that keeps on giving
The London Standard

This beloved take on Dickens is a joyful gift that keeps on giving

AIl through a bright, bitter winter day I was smiling because I was coming to see Jack Thorne's adapAtation of Charles Dickens's story again.

time-read
2 dak  |
November 28, 2024
Market merrymaking
The London Standard

Market merrymaking

Bundle up in your warmest coat, hat and mittens to visit the best Christmas markets in the UK.

time-read
3 dak  |
November 28, 2024
Festive favourites
The London Standard

Festive favourites

Perfect your Christmas spread with a vibrant spin on a seasonal staple.

time-read
2 dak  |
November 28, 2024