diamond geezer
diamondgeezer.blogspot.com
A long-running London blog covering transport, local places, statistics and the small details of life in the city, with daily posts.
Why it is useful
Full of the kind of obsessive detail that only a dedicated local writer would notice. It is a superb example of a personal blog that has lasted for years and stays interesting.
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