COVID: Lockdown Stories (2020-2021)
Unprecedented
by Sandra Wilson – an autobiographical piece I arrived at the tall glass building and entered via the side doors. It was a dark chilly wintery morning. I switched on the lights as I walked the corridor towards the office that led to the reception desk. I hung my thick navy puffer coat on the… continue reading »
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Me, Honestly, by Zachary Ekpe
I am early productive mornings, but I am also the longest, laziest lie in. I am two pairs of socks in all seasons except summer – I do not trust the cold. I am a black tea, no sugar; however I am not a sugarless coffee just yet. I am the red and black fruit… continue reading »
Read MoreStories Against Loneliness (2016)
Coffey of Cork, for Chris Coffey
From the life of Chris Coffey By Stevie Kilgour — Name – Chris Coffey Age – 76 Born – Cork, Republic of Ireland Lives – Hackney, London. Occupation – Retired Stonemason. A dull November night in Hackney, East London and Chris walks slowly and aided by an old walking stick to his regular table with… continue reading »
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The Best Thing Since Fried Bread, for Ellen Shrimpton
From the life of Ellen Shrimpton By Sam Dodd — I met with Ellen with the intention of talking to her about her grandmother, Vesta Fay. I’d heard tales about the old-time East End wartime music hall performer, a woman who dressed as a man and smoked on stage, entertained the locals and gave the… continue reading »
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