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British people react to the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street – video
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London's Oxford Street has entered the first stage of pedestrianisation, with about a kilometre of the famous street being closed to traffic for good. The Guardian talked to visitors to hear their thoughts on mayor Sadiq Khan's pedestrianisation plan Continue reading...
London's Oxford Street has entered the first stage of pedestrianisation, with about a kilometre of the famous street being closed to traffic for good. The Guardian talked to visitors to hear their thoughts on mayor Sadiq Khan's pedestrianisation plan Continue reading...
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