In which G.M. Norton shares his sombre thoughts on a sombre day. The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Stirring words, words I’ve heard since I was only a little boy. Of course, when I was a whippersnapper, I was too young to appreciate the true significance of Armistice Day. I […]
This week, I have a pictorial post for your peepers. I’ve always loved Sherlock Holmes. At the age of seven or eight, I became an avid reader of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s literary works. I believe this sparked my interest for all things old. I just loved the imagery of Victorian England that was conjured […]
I like to describe Norton of Morton as ‘an analogue periodical in a digital age’. As the jolly throwback that I am, I love to dress in a manner befitting of a gentleman and aspire to behave in such a way. Impeccable manners, courtesy and respect all form part of the moral compass that guides […]
I like to describe Norton of Morton as ‘an analogue periodical in a digital age’. As the jolly throwback that I am, I love to dress in a manner befitting of a gentleman and aspire to behave in such a way. Impeccable manners, courtesy and respect all form part of the moral compass that guides […]
Fair warning to footpads and cutpurses everywhere! The next time you’re thinking of stealing from a parasol-carrying lady or cane-twirling gentleman, you may be the deserving victim of Bartitsu, a martial art for discerning chaps and chapettes. Bartitsu, a form of mixed martial arts using a cane, umbrella or even a bicycle, was the brainchild […]
After years of lining the pockets of various landlords, in three week’s time, I will officially become a homeowner. Naturally, I am growing increasingly impatient to move in and make our new house a home. With this in mind, my thoughts have drifted to how I’d like my new family residence to be dressed (it […]
In which G.M. Norton ponders one of the great mysteries of our age – the sad decline of hats. The beginning of Spring is a tantalising time of the year, full of starts and stops and bitter retreats as it engages in a deadly duel with its arch enemy Winter. As we all know, eventually […]
I was lying in bed the other night, unable to sleep, when something struck me (and for once, I don’t mean my beloved’s arm as she rolled over). I thought to myself, ‘Norty, old thing. What if Albert Broccoli and Harry Saltzman hadn’t bought the film right to Ian Fleming’s James Bond books?’ The idea […]
In which G.M. Norton ponders one of the great mysteries of our age – the sad decline of hats. The beginning of Spring is a tantalising time of the year, full of starts and stops and bitter retreats as it engages in a deadly duel with its arch enemy Winter. As we all know, eventually […]
Fair warning to footpads and cutpurses everywhere! The next time you’re thinking of stealing from a parasol-carrying lady or cane-twirling gentleman, you may be the deserving victim of Bartitsu, a martial art for discerning chaps and chapettes. Bartitsu, a form of mixed martial arts using a cane, umbrella or even a bicycle, was the brainchild […]
In which G.M. Norton ponders one of the great mysteries of our age – the sad decline of hats. The beginning of Spring is a tantalising time of the year, full of starts and stops and bitter retreats as it engages in a deadly duel with its arch enemy Winter. As we all know, eventually […]
Fair warning to footpads and cutpurses everywhere! The next time you’re thinking of stealing from a parasol-carrying lady or cane-twirling gentleman, you may be the deserving victim of Bartitsu, a martial art for discerning chaps and chapettes. Bartitsu, a form of mixed martial arts using a cane, umbrella or even a bicycle, was the brainchild […]
Fair warning to footpads and cutpurses everywhere! The next time you’re thinking of stealing from a parasol-carrying lady or cane-twirling gentleman, you may be the deserving victim of Bartitsu, a martial art for discerning chaps and chapettes. Bartitsu, a form of mixed martial arts using a cane, umbrella or even a bicycle, was the brainchild […]
In which G.M. Norton ponders one of the great mysteries of our age – the sad decline of hats. The beginning of Spring is a tantalising time of the year, full of starts and stops and bitter retreats as it engages in a deadly duel with its arch enemy Winter. As we all know, eventually […]