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An Englishman Abroad From Abroad

An Englishman Abroad From Abroad

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Ben Sixsmith
Mar 23, 2024
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I’ve been in England this week — doing some work stuff and some fun stuff. Coming back to England doesn’t feel like “coming home”. But perhaps it feels like coming back to a family home.

There’s a warm familiarity to the landmarks and the language. There are places I hid memories in my younger days. It has changed a lot, of course — in many ways distinct…

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