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Aprašymas

These articles have all been written by the author and published in national and local British newspapers and magazines; and now published in this anthology. They start with four London walks around Camden, Hampstead, Highgate and on to Petticoat Lane and Camden Market taking in the Monument. There are several pieces on Hertford where I live with notes on its history, culture and people. Also included are articles on Englishmen who have contributed something unique to our culture. Here you will find George Bradshaw of Bradshaws Timetables and Railway Guides, Henry Andrews of Old Moore’s Almanac, Thomas Clarkson and the defeat of slavery, Charles Macintosh and the invention of the waterproof mac; entertainers such as Leslie Welch the Memory Man. Flanders & Swann and Sir Alec Guinness; and concludes with a pen portrait of some truly eccentric politicians. Also an honourable mention of an Irishman, and a Frenchman who had one of the most bizarre variety acts ever. Many of the articles are illustrated with b/w photos.