James Blunt — singer, songwriter and King of Twitter — whose Back to Bedlam album was the best-selling of the Noughties in the UK and whose total sales top 25 million, is outlining his passion for his “side hobby”. As well as touring the world, recording his music and a family life that he keeps resolutely private, he loves restoring and protecting historic buildings.
With his wife, Sofia Wellesley, his portfolio includes the Fox & Pheasant in west London — a grade II listed pub near Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge stadium. When he heard it was in danger of being sold to developers to turn into a house, he bought it, renovated it and can sometimes be found behind the bar pulling pints.
His main
