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London 4: William Morris and a Wander Through Walthamstow
A WIND to slice ears off whips across the entrance to Walthamstow Central tube station. The temperature is below zero degrees Centigrade and snow settles behind chimney stacks on bleak roofs. This is London at Easter. There are no bunnies … Continue reading
Posted in Beer, History, Life, Pigeons, Politics, Ranting, Walking, William Morris, Writing
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