A Choir Tries to Keep Its Christmas Tradition Alive – The New York Times

The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, spent months rehearsing for its Christmas Eve service, which is broadcast worldwide. Its hope was to perform it live.

Source: A Choir Tries to Keep Its Christmas Tradition Alive – The New York Times

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To Survive the Pandemic, Savile Row Cuts a Bespoke Strategy – The New York Times

With formal events and travel canceled, the tradition-bound tailors are gently embracing technology — and finding leverage on their landlords.

Source: To Survive the Pandemic, Savile Row Cuts a Bespoke Strategy – The New York Times

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Brits Spent More On Tea, Biscuits And Books During Lockdown, Unsurprising Study Confirms – Secret London

Tea, coffee, biscuits and books. Turns out, shockingly I know, that Brits brought a lot of those during lockdown. Sales have rocketed over the last three months.

Source: Brits Spent More On Tea, Biscuits And Books During Lockdown, Unsurprising Study Confirms – Secret London

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Last Night of the Proms will go ahead live at the Royal Albert Hall

Don’t pack away your Union Jack flags yet! The Proms will still be going ahead this year with Last Night of the Proms broadcast live from the Royal Albert Hall,

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