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Johnson’s London Dictionary: Temple Bar

TEMPLE BAR (n.) Much travelled struckture found now by St. Paul’s Cathedral that despite its name is neither a place of worship nor an obstruckson to one’s perambulations.

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Johnson’s London Dictionary: Oxford Street

OXFORD STREET (n.) The hinterland of failed hawkers who once populated this thoroughfare dedicated to retailing opulent chattels.

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Johnson’s London Dictionary: Hamleys

HAMLEYS (n.) Costermonger that doth purvey to excited children elecktronic goods to the dismay of their parents.

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Johnson’s London Dictionary: Pelican

PELICAN (n.) An avian creature that doth has a distinctive large mouth which habits principally around Royal buildings.

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Johnson’s London Dictionary: Coffee House

COFFEE HOUSE (n.) Purveyor of an expensive liquid refreshment said to invigorate one who doth partake.

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