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Old Hampstead

Elizabeth Jenkins Images of Hampstead Simon Jenkins and Jonathan Ditchburn (Ackermann £67.50) T his most beautiful book, though of especial fascination to those who know......

Peddling

Patrick Skene Catling Full Tilt: Ireland to India on a Bicycle Dervla Murphy (Century £4.95) T ravel books are revealing works of autobiography, whether the authors in - tend......