First published in Great Britain by Simon & Schuster UK Ltd, 2001

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The publishers have used their best endeavours to contact all copyright holders. They will be glad to hear from anyone who recognises their photographs. Many thanks to Dr Esme Wren and Mary West who provided the majority of illustrative material used in this book. Sincere thanks also go to the Geographers’ A-Z Map Company Ltd who provided the images of the A-Z and also the paintings of Claridges and Waterloo Bridge. Additional permission has been given by the Daily Express for use of the pictures of Phyllis in France and outside the company premises.