Comments on: Eighth Annual Report

By: Enid and Mr Enid

Enid and Mr Enid — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 10:04:28 +0000

Dear GA, Many congratulations on completing another year of your wonderful blog. In an often dark world you bring to every day a chink of light because, whatever its subject, at the heart of every post is the human experience that unites us all. You are well named, gentleness has its own power and your blog is powerful in the best of ways. Thank you.

By: Peter Holford

Peter Holford — Sat, 26 Aug 2017 16:58:10 +0000

I always read but seldom comment – there’s probably hundreds like me who really appreciate the stories and insights you deliver daily but simply absorb it all without giving you feedback. I marvel at your ability to produce such a volume of material while maintaining your high standards – brilliant!

From what might be a rarity (judging by the comments) – a fan based in England. Thank you.

By: John Campbell

John Campbell — Sat, 26 Aug 2017 07:34:12 +0000

I would just like to echo much of what has already been said here. I have rarely missed a post in all of these past years and it is a mainstay of my day and life in general. How often I find myself drawn into conversation which then rambles on into many other arenas only to find the facts and stories are borrowed from these great halls. Many thanks for your great work which truly enriches the lives of so many ordinary folks like us. More power to your pen GA, keep up the great work.

By: Bailey Jones

Bailey Jones — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 19:00:05 +0000

Thanks for the the annual update, especially about the situation with Norton Folgate. I look forward to many more stories.

By: Jim McDermott

Jim McDermott — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 16:39:57 +0000

Even a dour Northerner like myself appreciates your sterling efforts to advertise the rich tapestry of life in the Realm’s eccentric corners. Very well done, and keep at it!

By: Gary Arber

Gary Arber — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 16:24:40 +0000

Congratulations on the completion of year eight. The blog continues to go from strength to strength. long may it continue.
Gary

By: Hilary Melton-Butcher

Hilary Melton-Butcher — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 15:50:19 +0000

Hi Gentle Author – I admire your dedication to the blog and to promoting sites, sounds, areas, people, art et al – many congratulations on all you’ve achieved – and here’s to many more posts, ideas, workshops, books …. Spitalfields Life will truly live on through you – cheers Hilary

By: Robin Blench

Robin Blench — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 15:18:08 +0000

Congratulations! I first started reading your blog about two years ago and rapidly became addicted. I live in the US, so every day I first read The New York Times then console myself with Spitafields Life! Many, many thanks.

By: Dorothy V. Malcolm

Dorothy V. Malcolm — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 14:41:53 +0000

I adore this blog, can never get enough of it.
Thank you, thank you so very much for inspiring my day, every day.

Best regards from Ipswich, MA,

Dorothy V. Malcolm,
the unrepentant Anglophile
(and former resident of Oxford for nine fabulous years)

By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 14:07:19 +0000

Congratulations, Gentle Author, with gratitude for the perspectives you offer on the world beyond my daily sphere. So many inspirational stories that contribute to a spirit of encouragement, perseverance and faith in our ability to engage with those around us to make the best of life, together.