My Beat Regent Street
Journalist David Davis (ex Times) reports from the world's first shopping street, which dates back to the early 19th century. Originally conceived as a processional route for the Prince Regent, later King George IV, it was completed in 1826. Managed on behalf of the Queen by The Crown Estate Regent Street's 1.5 miles of frontage, is undergoing a £500 million transformation to maintain its status beyond the 21st century.Thursday, May 12, 2005
Family affair
Met today the father of London's only 'father and son' newspaper sellers who have their pitches on the opposite sides of Oxford Circus.
It was 12 years ago when Larry Dunsworth from Hampstead took over the pitch on the west side from his son Colin who switched to the east side. "I had just retired after more than 30 years making luxury leather goods and got so bored that I had to find a job to get out of the house" Larry, 72, told me.
"Its an interesting life and I do get to meet lots of different people" adde Larry as he cleaned his Evening Standard stand in readiness for delivery of the first of five editions during his 10am to 7pm day.
It was 12 years ago when Larry Dunsworth from Hampstead took over the pitch on the west side from his son Colin who switched to the east side. "I had just retired after more than 30 years making luxury leather goods and got so bored that I had to find a job to get out of the house" Larry, 72, told me.
"Its an interesting life and I do get to meet lots of different people" adde Larry as he cleaned his Evening Standard stand in readiness for delivery of the first of five editions during his 10am to 7pm day.
posted by David & Beryl Davis # 10:52 AM 
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