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1 month ago

The Newman Arms Traditional Pub in Fitzrovia

The Newman Arms pub is a significant historical and literary landmark in London, dating back to 1730.
It offers traditional pub fare in a cozy yet modernized atmosphere.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Column | What Orwell thought of military parades

Military parades symbolize national identity and power, reflecting a country's social atmosphere and philosophy.
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

An Introduction to George Orwell's 1984 and How Power Manufactures Truth

the rulers' claim to absolute control over the truth, a form of psychological manipulation hardly limited to regimes we regard as evil.
US politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Raoul Peck's BrilliantOrwell: 2+2=5Is the Boldest Documentary Anyone Could Make Right Now

Instead of just presenting us with information, Raoul Peck shows us ways of seeing, inspiring us to look for patterns and connections we might not have seen otherwise.
Independent films
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

George Orwell's Rules for Making the Perfect Cup of Tea: A Short Animation

"First of all, one should use Indian or Ceylonese tea. China tea has virtues which are not to be despised nowadays - it is economical, and one can drink it without milk - but there is not much stimulation in it."
Coffee
philosophy
fromAeon
3 months ago

Why Orwell urged his readers to celebrate the spring, cynics be damned | Aeon Videos

George Orwell celebrates the joys of spring and its accessibility to all, even in difficult environments.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

George Orwell and me: Richard Blair on life with his extraordinary father

Orwell's creation of detailed tea-making instructions reflects his belief in order and precision, showcasing how even the simplest moments of life bear his philosophical complexities.
London politics
Video games
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

George Orwell's 1984 as a '90s PC game has to be seen to be believed

The 1998 game 'Big Brother,' a sequel to '1984,' was never fully released but a demo has been recently recovered.
Video games
fromPolygon
4 months ago

A canceled video game sequel to George Orwell's 1984 surfaces online

A long-lost demo of the canceled video game Big Brother, based on Orwell's 1984, has resurfaced online.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
5 months ago

What were Havering's Wetherspoons before they became pubs?

The Moon and Stars in Romford, established in 1994, showcases a rich history, transitioning from a Victorian house to a clothing boutique, revealing layers of local heritage.
London politics
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Readers reply: The Moon Under Water from where did George Orwell get the name for his perfect pub?

George Orwell invented the name "The Moon Under Water" to depict his vision of the perfect pub, ensuring originality and avoiding real-life connections.
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