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London, with room to wander
A painting, an object, a path through the park. Three free places to give a London day a little direction without filling every hour.
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Housmans
A radical bookshop near King's Cross turns a station-area stop into a political and literary browse.
- Location
- 5 Caledonian Road, London N1 9DX
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Practical details last checked 22 Sept 2026
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Housmans
5 Caledonian Road, London N1 9DX
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5 Caledonian Road, London N1 9DX
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