Tigger was working the late shift today. During the afternoon she sent me a text suggesting we meet at Kennedy’s for supper. I was happy to agree.

From the City to Kennedy’s in Goswell Road would take two buses. Tigger let me know when she boarded the second bus and that was the signal for me to set out on foot from home. The map apps on my phone agreed that it would take me about 15 minutes to walk to the restaurant.

The Angel crossroads

I passed through the Angel crossroads which was lit by evening sunlight. It was the rush hour and I had to grab a quick photo between the hurrying people and traffic.

Goswell Road and the clock tower

I entered Goswell Road where it divides from City Road just below the crossroads.

Continuous flow of traffic

There was a solid line of traffic, slowed by several sets of traffic lights. I would cross to the other side of the road when it was convenient to do so but as I had some way to go, there was no hurry.

Sunshine and shadow

The sun was shining between clouds but was by now low in the sky so that the streets were divided between sunlit areas and areas of deep shadow. It was rather chilly too, so I stayed in the sunlight as much as possible.

King Square Garden

I passed the small park called King Square Garden. In other circumstances, I might have gone in for a stroll but as Tigger would probably reach Kennedy’s before me, I contented myself with a quick photo and hurried on.

Inside Kennedy’s

When I arrived at Kennedy’s, Tigger was already seated at a table. Happily, the restaurant was not very busy and there were plenty of staff on hand.

Founded 1877

According to the inscription on the mirror, Kennedy’s was founded in 1877. To have survived for 145 years they must doing something right! Today, Kennedy’s is a fish and chips restaurant and takeaway outlet but the mirror’s motto reads “Purveyor of fine baked pies”, which suggests that the business has changed in accordance with customer demand.

The food arrives at last

Even though the restaurant was not very busy, it still took a long time for our food to arrive. I watched the door through which it would come and at last it did!

Halloumi and chips
Photo by Tigger

We had deep fried halloumi and chips. The halloumi comes with a serving of salad but I also had a side order of garden peas. We had tea to drink and that’s the tea bags to bottom left of the photo.

Leaving Kennedy’s

I don’t know whether Kennedy’s has been at the same address for the whole of its 145 year history – probably not. I believe they also have another branch elsewhere.

Aboard the 4

I had come to Kennedy’s on foot but we took the bus for the return journey. Or rather, for part of the journey, as we had to leave the bus at the clock tower and walk the rest of the way. Then again, a little post-prandial exercise is an entirely good thing!

On reaching home, we made proper tea with loose-leaf tea, not tea bags. Then we settled down comfortably for the evening because, as I often say on Fridays, “the weekend starts here”!