“There is a history of London's smells, from the aromatic woodsmoke of the Middle Ages to the stench of the plague.”

Peter Ackroyd

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About Peter Ackroyd

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Peter Ackroyd is a celebrated English biographer, novelist, and critic known for his works exploring the history and culture of London. He began his literary career at Cambridge University and later worked as a literary...

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