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Walking in London again

A treat today when I revisited Pollocks Toy Museum in Fitzrovia, one of my favourite museums. Afterwards I walked to Bloomsbury, calling at Arthur Beale‘s shop in Seven Dials. Beale‘s, supplier of ropes and all things nautical, is due to … Continue reading

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Tales of the Thames

Fascinating talks about the Thames and other watery connections at Somerset House, appropriately enough in a room overlooking the river. Ex-poet laureate Andrew Motion wore a bad cardigan and talked almost inaudibly about his new book Silver. Other speakers included Iain … Continue reading

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