A Merchants Tale

Advantages: Lovely surroundings and great food
Disadvantages: The location of the toilets

...I think that you could eat out for a year in Lancaster and be able to find somewhere new to eat everyday. One place that you must not miss out on if visiting the city is the wonderful little pub that has recently changed it's name from The Merchants to Merchants 1668. Built in 1688 ( hence the name!!) the building was originally used as a wine cellar for Lancaster Castle and is part of the same building as the tourist information office. This tiny little pub is in Market Street just a stone throw away from the railway station in the road to the Castle and Priory. Set in Castle Hill opposite the main post office in Lancaster it is lovely little pub full of character and old world charm. Recently taken over by new management the Merchant offers an incredible menu of locally produced food - and fits into the Gastropub bracket...

oldchem 07.07.2009 · Read review
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The Merchant Adventurers' Hall, York

Advantages: Lots of history
Disadvantages: Admission charges

...I have been to York many times but prior to my most recent visit I had never been to The Merchant Adventurers Hall. I had seen the signs for it but I was never too sure what it was and since its tucked away out of sight from the main thoroughfares it's a place I always forget to check out. A friend recently told me that this is a 14th century timber framed building that is the largest building of its type and age in Britain so I figured that this time around I ought to check it out. Built as a medieval guildhall in 1368 this is probably the oldest surviving building in York, although in an historical city like York there are several other places that also stake this claim. It is not to be confused with the nearby Merchant Taylor's Hall, which was a mistake that I initially made. The Merchant Adventurers' Hall is tucked away down...

micksheff 09.06.2009 · Read review
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'Merchant' shows Will power

Advantages: Great story; fine acting from main characters
Disadvantages: Modern viewers may find Anti-Semitism disturbing

...***This opinion reveals major details about the film's plot, but they can be avoided.*** The time Mid to late 16th century. There is tension between the Jews and the Christians. The Jews can lend money and demand interest; the Christians cannot. The place Venice, place of barges, canals and far more water than modern viewers will be used to; also home to a gaggle of bare-breasted prostitutes who appear occasionally The players Antonio, the merchant after whom the play and film are named: Jeremy Irons His protégé, Bassanio: Joseph Fiennes Bassanio's friend Gratiano: Kris Marshall Lorenzo, another member of Bassanio's retinue: Charlie Cox Shylock, a Jewish moneylender: played magnificently by Al Pacino Portia, Bassanio's love interest: Lynn Collins Nerissa, Portia's maid: Heather Goldenhersh Jessica, Shylock's daughter...

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Review of The Merchant Of Venice (DVD)

The Merchant of Venice

Advantages: Shakespeare's timeless genius.
Disadvantages: A difficult read for some.

...King Lear claims to be a man 'more sinned against than sinning' and in 'The Merchant of Venice' we meet Shylock the Jewish money lender who fits that description perfectly. The decadent adventurer, Bassanio, has lost the money his friend, Antonio has lent him and has the cheek to borrow more. Antonio is forced to borrow off Shylock in order to make the loan. The condition Shylock stipulates is a pound of flesh should the loan not be repaid when agreed. It's an odd choice but the Christians are pretty nasty to him so he is very bitter. Off Bassanio goes in search of a rich wife again and does very well. He meets Portia who is loaded and all he has to do is pass a guess-the-casket test to win her heart. She fancies him so she cheats the test with a poem in which all the rhymes end in 'ed' and therefore point him to the lead...

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Swissotel Merchant Court, Singapore

Advantages: Clean, Friendly and on Doorstep MRT Station
Disadvantages: None

...Whilst this is a large hotel with 476 rooms the staff pay genuine attention to detail with service and helpfulness and nothing is too much trouble for them. Overlooking the banks of the Singapore river and within a stones throw of the heart of Chinatown the Swissotel Merchant Court Hotel Singapore is ideally situated for both the business traveller and tourist alike. With the recently opened MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) station on its doorstep visitors can travel, within a few short minutes, to the business and shopping areas of Singapore. Those who want a more leisurely time can take the MRT to Sentosa Island. Dining opportunities are endless at the Swissotel Merchant Hotel with both local and international cuisine being served. Boat Quay and Clarke Quay are within a few minutes walk of the hotel and here you will find a mix...

mickey1949 29.09.2004 · Read review
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SUGAR, SPICE & ALL THINGS NICE!

Advantages: Colourful, amazing costumes, excellent choreography, Bollywood musical hits, appealing for the whole family
Disadvantages: Price of tickets, short duration of tour

...During the Christmas break I was fortunate to catch the wonderful musical extravaganza, 'The Merchants of Bollywood'. When I was asked to go I half-heartedly accepted and soon wondered whether I'd live to regret it, especially since I ended up paying £42.50 for a ticket! It was sod's law that upon reading The Metro newspaper on my way to the show, I saw a promotion advertising a '2 for 1' offer on tickets for The Merchants of Bollywood on quoting the promotional code.... Arghhhhhh! I went to see The Merchants of Bollywood at the Hammersmith Apollo theatre in London. The show had its premiere in Australia last year before touring in Europe and now it had reached Britain, with its last stop being here, in London. Anyway, let's talk about the show itself.... The Merchants of Bollywood is written and directed by Toby Gough...

Donnie_Brasco 07.01.2007 · Read review
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Something in the Ayre

Advantages: Very good value; excellent service; stylish decor
Disadvantages: Slightly lacking in atmosphere

...On a Monday evening I sometimes go for a meal out with a friend, and although there are restaurants in Southsea that close on Mondays since it's the quietest day, we still have a fair amount of choice. This is despite the fact that she is a non-meat eater; her love of fish alongside vegetarian dishes makes it fairly easy to find a suitable menu. Having already visited several restaurants within half a mile of my home, we decided one evening in November 2008 to have a stroll along Osborne Road (which runs from Southsea common along to Palmerston Road shopping precinct) to see what was on offer. After looking at a few menus in the windows we passed, we decided on a curry at the Spice Merchants, an Indian restaurant that I had heard good things about. On entering, we found that it was not a particularly spacious place. To the left was...

denella 17.01.2009 · Read review
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My strange night in Glasgow

Advantages: Reasonably priced, good location, breakfast ok
Disadvantages: The staff, lack of digital TV

...~~~Intro~~~ Back in August everything was going fantastically, I'd been on a great barge holiday with friends, work was bearable, things with hubby good, and my self-injury charity work going amazingly. I became aware of a self-harm conference in Glasgow on 18th October, and thought that it would be a great networking opportunity. After booking a place. I spent some time while bored at work searching on the Internet for a reasonably priced hotel in Glasgow within walking distance of the train station and the conference venue. There was quite a selection, but it seemed that the Merchant Lodge hotel would suit me nicely in terms of location and cost (£50 B&B). A couple of weeks prior to the event, disaster struck in our charity (perhaps a year down the line when everything is sorted I will review what can go wrong in small...

marymoose99 27.10.2007 · Read review
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Review of The Merchant Lodge, Glasgow

No Gervais or Merchant, but still very good...

Advantages: Top comedy and acting...
Disadvantages: None

...Watching this American version of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant?s 2001 creation was not something I had an urge to do if I am honest. The British version had me enthralled and I loved it. And after the Yanks failed with Red Dwarf (miserably!) I expected much of the same. Save for a few achievements ( Dear John is one that comes to mind) they just could not seem to turn a successful British comedy into a successful American comedy. So imagine my surprise when I ended up really enjoying this American version of The Office! As with the British version, The Office: An American Work Place is basically a ?mockumentary? of life in an office, this one being within a paper supply company based in Pennsylvania. We have a whole batch of characters, some you love, some you love to hate, and acting that is of an extremely fine...

Borg 05.07.2009 (19.07.2009) · Read review
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Tea Please!

Advantages: Great offers for business customers, free delivery
Disadvantages: ...high delivery rates for the general public

...I first encountered Northern Tea Merchants when I stared working with my current Company. Rather than one of us going out to buy the Tea and Coffee supplies each week, we ordered them in from Northern Tea Merchants. It was initially my responsibility to order the tea and coffee and keep stocks up to date, and so I became acquainted with Northern Tea fairly quickly. Who are Northern Tea Merchants? Based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, Northern Tea Merchants describe themselves as 'Tea bag manufacturers, Coffee Roasters, Packers of Teas, Coffees and vending products'. They were established in 1958. They were one of the first companies in the UK to manufacture their own teabags and although still relatively unheard of, are one of the most respected Tea & Coffee suppliers in...

jayandfoo 13.09.2005 · Read review
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