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Stephen wrote:
> :) Walking in central London can be quicker than using overground transport. If you
stay off the main roads. Our blocks are smaller than your about 150 yards or less.
> When I was last in the states I could not believe the size of the blocks, but
> then land is cheap. ;)
Most of the east coast cities have city blocks 1/10th of a mile on the long
side, and (IIRC) 1/5th of 1/10th of a mile on the short side. It makes it
convenient for knowing how far you have to go - it's 2 miles from 13th
street to 33rd street.
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