London clubs seem to be disappearing

Goodbye the Astoria. No more GAY. I wouldn't be so bothered if we hadn't also seen several other clubs of my youth being smashed to bits by the demolition gangs. Turnmills was recently closed down to be replaced by an office block. God knows we need more office blocks in this recession!

What do the Astoria and Turnmills have in common? Politicians in London said through crocodile tears that the closure of these much loved venues should not be a source of sadness. No my friends. New venues will replace them. And so we wait for these new clubbing venues....and wait....and wait.

There seems to be a growing view among tiny minded London councillors that London should just be for residential housing and office blocks. Overpowerful residents associations demand the closure of clubs, late night bars and any other sources of fun.

Seems in London you can have your bread - but not your circuses.