Among his specialist subjects was London, where he lived for nearly two thirds of his 75 years, reputedly at some 17 different addresses. Time lost by drivers in London traffic increased from 97 hours (2022) to 99 hours (2023) to 101 hours (2024). File photo: Jason Hawkes/Getty ImagesTime lost by drivers in traffic increased from 97 hours (2022) to 99 hours (2023) to 101 hours (2024). These streets are our own, sings Louis Dunford in his mordantly sentimental but moving tribute The Angel (North London Forever). Which brings us back to Dr Johnson who famously observed that “a man who is tired of London is tired of life”.

Source: Irish Examiner April 07, 2026 00:15 UTC