The Rake

FAIRYTALE OF OLD LONDON

Christmas, bringer of that warm, fuzzy feeling. The mulled wine, the mince pies, the mad rush of buying presents for those we love… Jubilant and traditional practices aplenty, but as a Londoner who works in property, I can’t help but ponder another glorious matter: who will have the best Christmas display?

As a child growing up in London, I remember the Christmas lights, lampposts ornately adorned with angels and cherubs, and the brilliance of Harrods’ windows. As ‘holiday fever’ increased in intensity year on

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