Comments on: Radical plan to improve Whitehall

By: John McGarvey

John McGarvey — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:02:03 +0000

The previous weekend several roads were closed for Pride London. Regent Street was shut to traffic between Oxford Circus and Piccadilly Circus; Oxford Street was closed heading up towards Bond Street.

Once the march had gone past (rather entertaining in itself), it was an absolute pleasure to be able to walk down traffic-free roads. It even made shopping on Oxford Street an almost-pleasant experience.

They should do this every weekend. Or even permanently. Boris, are you listening?

By: Caspar

Caspar — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:26:26 +0000

Hmm. Try to convince them it's to give better access to pedestrians and they'll shut the door in your face. Tell them it's for security...

By: Richard

Richard — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:29:46 +0000

Sounds much nicer than the northern line!

By: Simon

Simon — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:09:47 +0000

She absolutely adored it. We spent the day going past all the landmarks, so she could get some idea of context and scale. She was worn out by the end... but then again, so were Mummy and Daddy.

(I highly recommend the Thames Clipper trips up the river, by the way. Must be a lovely way to commute.)

By: Richard

Richard — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:51:35 +0000

What did your daughter think to it all?

By: Jon Worth

Jon Worth — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:29:24 +0000

Hmmm. 13th July is nothing in Belgium, but it might be to do with 11th July which is the Flemish Community's official holiday. The Flemish flag is a black lion on a yellow background. The main Belgian national holiday is 21st July - independence day - and it's quite fun actually with some silly military parades and good fireworks. As for the rest of the stuff on Whitehall - I hate those smarmy signs explaining what the work is for. Essentially all the works are to create a massive anti-terrorist barrier, dressed up as street improvements.