London is like a smoky pearl set in a circle of emeralds.
William Henry Rideing (1853-1915), In the Land of Lorna Doone
London is like a smoky pearl set in a circle of emeralds.
William Henry Rideing (1853-1915), In the Land of Lorna Doone
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I can relate to that one. I once read that London has more green spaces within its boundaries than any other city in the world.
Cheers, Pete.
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We can thank the Victorians for the green spaces
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Wouldn’t describe London like that now unfortunately 😱
Alan
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Yes, it’s certainly gone downhill these last 10 years!
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