Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life

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The refurbished Elizabeth Tower

The refurbished Elizabeth Tower

I've never seen it looking so good

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Terry Freedman
Apr 18, 2022
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The Elizabeth Tower, by Terry Freedman
The Elizabeth Tower, by Terry Freedman

A few years ago I met an American girl who was very disappointed that one of the iconic sights of London — “Big Ben” — was invisible. It had been covered up for the purpose of refurbishment. I felt sorry for her.

Well, it’s all almost done now, and how grand it looks! I have never seen it looking like this: I have al…

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