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The Bowes Museum. August 2012.
Dear Rowley, Rather a lot to catch up on since the escapade to Newcastle upon Tyne so apologies for the radio silence. Were you finally seduced by the Team GB (why not Great British Team?) gold rush at the Olympics. … Continue reading
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Mrs Rausing. July 2012.
Dear Rowley, Did you ever meet Mr and Mrs Rausing? I don’t think I did though have probably been to a number of parties that they also attended. Better Half and I had a very serious conversation about the billionaire … Continue reading
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Tagged Better HAlf, Daily Mail, Dear Breaks, Dear Rowley, Duprensky, England, ENT, Fritton-on-Sea, Hansel and Gretel, James Sherwood, Knightsbridge, Letters from Bloomsbury Square, Mayfair, Mr and Mrs Rausing, Newcastle upon Tyne, Russian Oligarchs, Savile Row, Scientology, Sheffield, Tom Cruise
Roll ‘Em. October 2011.
Dear Rowley, Forgive the radio silence since my 40th birthday bash. No, darling, I haven’t been committed to The Priory until further notice. You can blame Ciao Bella, Noel Coward and ITV for my going temporarily awol. Where to begin? … Continue reading
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