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London, England; Part II: The Ghosts of Old St Pancras

Posted on 21 August 2010 by Byrnsweord

“O passenger, pray list and catch Our sighs and piteous groans, Half stifled in this jumbled patch Of wrenched memorial stones! “We late-lamented, resting here, Are mixed to human jam, And each to each exclaims in fear, ‘I know not … Continue reading →

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London, England; Introduction

Posted on 20 August 2010 by Byrnsweord

As a boy, I was fascinated with London. Ever since the first visit I can recall, I was captured by the feel of the city, the restless energy and steady beating heart of the Thames, by its magnificent buildings, by … Continue reading →

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London, England; Part II: The Ghosts of Old St Pancras

London, England; Introduction

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