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London: 10 Things to Do

By Catherine Mayer

While globalization has sprinkled Starbucks and other avatars of American retailing along most of London's main streets, you'll still find the authentic city in the small markets, boutiques and family-run pubs and cafes that exist in every neighborhood.

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