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Don’t get lost in if S o, then you want tol * lobtain the comAnd when you begin planning your visit, consult the either the Victoria and 1 1 Albert or the British Mu- prehensive guide books supplied by the British Tourist experts: London Shoppe and the British Tourist Authority. seum, tempting though it may be. Do spend an afternoon Authority. How? Clip out the coupon below and y lip For example, if you want to seethe I lountryside, in the home of the very eccentric Sir John Soane. This it off to us to receive — absolutely free — two! take your pick from more thanl .l 40 London eclectic collector brought home everything from a genuine helpful booklets: “Britain speaks your language” by the Shoppe tours, including the go-as-you-please “I q Irive- Egyptian mummy to extraordinarily-fine Grecian statuary. British Tourist Authority, and the latest London Shoppe away UK.” With over 800 participating hotels to Then, for a change of pace, swing into London’s holiday book choose from, you’ll make your own itinerary and holiday Disco Ballet. Theatre. Restaurants galore. O f course, there’s more to Britain than “Atmosphere” at your own pace. Stop in Salisbury? Sure thing! Wander I .. l(Refer to e for eating!) c v off to the We^Country? Why not I Cany on to Canterbury? or “Exotement When you return from your Bnttsh No one but you can say no! „ , „ . holidays you can help Us compile a revised Ato Z guide Raise a pint with the locals ~ LONOON toßntam _ RRITKH AI Forget the critics — you can find great p ating ■— .■ ••• L/IV* ■ i / J establishments throughout Britain. 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