Dave Hill
@davehillonlondon.bsky.social
Publisher and editor of journalism website OnLondon.co.uk. Also does: https://davehillonlondon.substack.com/ Plus podcasts for and with The London Society, fiction and sketches as John Vane. Busy.
From the same neck of Hackney's political woods, a variation on the same theme. This is a poster which local shopkeepers are obligingly displaying. Of interest is that "initial sponsors" list doesn't include the Greens. #london
November 23, 2025 at 11:21 AM
From the same neck of Hackney's political woods, a variation on the same theme. This is a poster which local shopkeepers are obligingly displaying. Of interest is that "initial sponsors" list doesn't include the Greens. #london
Took this (rather hurried) pic on my West End outing last Sunday. Presumably, if Reform won control of Westminster City Council (which it won't) they would have such "woke", un-British dual language signage purged from London's Chinatown immediately. #london
November 22, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Took this (rather hurried) pic on my West End outing last Sunday. Presumably, if Reform won control of Westminster City Council (which it won't) they would have such "woke", un-British dual language signage purged from London's Chinatown immediately. #london
Much as I value the FT and don't want to be one of those punctuation obsessives, I wish it (and others) would desist from turning the Chancellor into a plural possessive. She is one individual, so it should be Reeves's gambit, not Reeves' gambit. I mean, no wonder the country's going to the dogs...
November 22, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Much as I value the FT and don't want to be one of those punctuation obsessives, I wish it (and others) would desist from turning the Chancellor into a plural possessive. She is one individual, so it should be Reeves's gambit, not Reeves' gambit. I mean, no wonder the country's going to the dogs...
This leaflet came through my east #London letterbox the other day. First impression: blimey, *another* one from the Greens. But it's not. It's the Hackney far Left trying to turn May's borough elections into a referendum on the Labour gov's approach to Gaza (note Stop The War Coalition logo).
November 22, 2025 at 8:12 AM
This leaflet came through my east #London letterbox the other day. First impression: blimey, *another* one from the Greens. But it's not. It's the Hackney far Left trying to turn May's borough elections into a referendum on the Labour gov's approach to Gaza (note Stop The War Coalition logo).
Response to Thamesmead news from @cityhalllabour.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Response to Thamesmead news from @cityhalllabour.bsky.social
Just back from a wander round my bit of #hackney, including Chatsworth Road Market. "Nige" would have hated it. #london #truelondon #stopfarage
November 9, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Just back from a wander round my bit of #hackney, including Chatsworth Road Market. "Nige" would have hated it. #london #truelondon #stopfarage
Things I'm remembering today: 1, Hitler was, among other things, an authoritarian nationalist who claimed he would "save" Germany; 2, WW2 Britain fought for freedom and against fascism; 3, We must never surrender to the Far(age) Right. #RemembranceDay
November 9, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Things I'm remembering today: 1, Hitler was, among other things, an authoritarian nationalist who claimed he would "save" Germany; 2, WW2 Britain fought for freedom and against fascism; 3, We must never surrender to the Far(age) Right. #RemembranceDay
What kind of "movement" would that be, so-called Tommy? The bowel variety?
November 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM
What kind of "movement" would that be, so-called Tommy? The bowel variety?
Went to less the Oxford Street Christmas lights come on last night. Didn't spot Nigel Farage.
November 4, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Went to less the Oxford Street Christmas lights come on last night. Didn't spot Nigel Farage.
Continuing with two snaps of granddaughter, one before London Aquarium rainforest section crocodile incident (left) and one during (right). #london.
November 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Continuing with two snaps of granddaughter, one before London Aquarium rainforest section crocodile incident (left) and one during (right). #london.
In further London Eye grandparental visit news, I can report that, for the first time, I noticed that you can see both St Paul's and what was originally called the Post Office Tower rather well from up there (as well as Mr Piano's brightly-coloured St Giles Circus) 🧵
November 2, 2025 at 10:39 AM
In further London Eye grandparental visit news, I can report that, for the first time, I noticed that you can see both St Paul's and what was originally called the Post Office Tower rather well from up there (as well as Mr Piano's brightly-coloured St Giles Circus) 🧵
When a grandchild reaches the age of 6, it is essential that they are taken for a ride on the London Eye followed by a visit to the London Aquarium. #london #truelondon
November 2, 2025 at 9:01 AM
When a grandchild reaches the age of 6, it is essential that they are taken for a ride on the London Eye followed by a visit to the London Aquarium. #london #truelondon
Wasting no time, @southwarklibdems.bsky.social have sent out a press release about Rachel Reeves renting out her family home in #London.
October 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Wasting no time, @southwarklibdems.bsky.social have sent out a press release about Rachel Reeves renting out her family home in #London.
Was very pleased to chair a London Society event at New London Architecture's Guildhall HQ yesterday. The theme was the role #housing might play in the future of the Square Mile and City of London Corporation. Full report coming for OnLondon soon. Pic by @leannetritton.bsky.social #london
October 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Was very pleased to chair a London Society event at New London Architecture's Guildhall HQ yesterday. The theme was the role #housing might play in the future of the Square Mile and City of London Corporation. Full report coming for OnLondon soon. Pic by @leannetritton.bsky.social #london
A graph by Vincent Stops showing the decline of bus service speeds in London (outside the pandemic) over the past 12 years. #london #transport #buses.
October 24, 2025 at 1:47 PM
A graph by Vincent Stops showing the decline of bus service speeds in London (outside the pandemic) over the past 12 years. #london #transport #buses.
Neat summing up of terrible tizz going on at X/Twitter.
October 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Neat summing up of terrible tizz going on at X/Twitter.
Enjoyed some very London moments at newly-opened Seven Sisters Market on Sunday. I was there at the same time as loads of NFL fans were heading for the Spurs ground (to watch something they call football but, of course, isn't). A few dropped in for coffee en route. #london #truelondon
October 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Enjoyed some very London moments at newly-opened Seven Sisters Market on Sunday. I was there at the same time as loads of NFL fans were heading for the Spurs ground (to watch something they call football but, of course, isn't). A few dropped in for coffee en route. #london #truelondon
Spent a bit of time yesterday catching up on Susan's Enthusiasms. Hall remains a good example of the degeneration of the Conservatives. #london
October 13, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Spent a bit of time yesterday catching up on Susan's Enthusiasms. Hall remains a good example of the degeneration of the Conservatives. #london