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London in Quotations: Walter Besant

Quote 19 August, 2024 Gibson Square 2 Comments

I’ve been walking about London for the last 30 years, and I find something fresh in it everyday.

Walter Besant (1836-1901)

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beetleypete says:

20 August, 2024 at 9:18 am

I have to agree with Walter, he got that right.

Best wishes, Pete.

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1. Gibson Square says:
  
  20 August, 2024 at 9:20 am
  
  Yes look closely and you’ll find something new.
  
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