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[altariel]

A leaflet through my letter box this afternoon earnestly exhorts me to Experience Peterborough! I believe I shall continue to Eschew Peterborough!

One of my favourite things about Peter F. Hamilton's near-future detective books is that - as a result of global warming, rising water levels, and the flooding of the Fens - Peterborough has become a major port and, indeed, has a global reputation as a cosmopolitan city of the stature of New York, London, Sydney or... I don't know, that kind of place. Anyway, it's a good joke.

There are three of them, I think. I wish he'd do more. They sort of kind of remind me of Star Cops and that's a good thing.

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[altariel.livejournal.com]

I'm a big fan of "come friendly bombs and fall on Slough."

Slough does have the benefit of making one think fondly of Reading.


Though there are some very pretty things in Birmingham. I'm even using the University main square as my inspiration for the court of the White Tree.

Really? I only have vague memories of it - it's impressive, as I recall, although quite redbrick. Are there any piccies online anywhere?

[altariel.livejournal.com]

Oh those pictures are good, yes. I think I do see the brickwork being more stonework, so the buildings perhaps not so red. But the cupolas are just right. I think in terms of Florence too.