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    Horrible Histories Live on Stage! With Horrible Christmas

    December 17, 2024 - By 

    Horrible Histories Live on Stage is back, bringing holiday cheer with a fabulous twist in their fan-favourite show, Horrible Christmas! Kicking off December 12th and running until January 4th, this extended version of the hit show takes the stage at the beautifully restored Victorian gem, Alexandra Palace Theatre, in London. Horrible Histories Live on Stage! With Horrible Christmas Have you ever wondered why you get together with your family – or put up a Christmas tree – or send a Christmas card – or buy presents – or eat a turkey? Horrible Christmas goes on an amazing journey to discover the answers…

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    The Alexandra Palace Knitting & Stitching Show

    October 12, 2024 - By 

    Yesterday I took my annual trip to the Alexandra Palace Knitting & Stitching Show. This is a huge craft show that takes over much of Ally Pally, one of my favourite buildings. It’s a great venue with plenty of space for the textile exhibition, stands and workshops. The main entrance hall featured the work of The Subversive Stitcher and the Subverted Vintage Tea Towel series, featuring vintage tea towels with her subverted message stitched on each one. They made for a great display, even if some of the ‘offensive’ ones had been removed for the more sensitive visitors. This year…