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London's Secrets: Parks & Gardens

Whether you're a nature lover, horticulturist or keen amateur gardener, or just looking for somewhere for a bit of peace and quiet or a place to exercise or relax, you're sure to find your perfect spot in London. All you need is a comfortable pair of shoes, a sense of adventure - and this book!
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Whether you're a nature lover, horticulturist or keen amateur gardener, or just looking for somewhere for a bit of peace & quiet or a place to exercise or relax, you're sure to find your perfect spot in London. All you need is a comfortable pair of shoes, a sense of adventure
- & this book!

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Shoes - An item of footwear made from Leather or other synthetic materials
Exercise - working a bodies muscles and organs.
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The Works
With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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