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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