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The rebirth of Newcastle

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  • Jul 26, 2022
  • #Architecture #Urbanplanning
Nicholas Boys Smith
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unherd.com
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Corrupt politicians defiled the magnificent city

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Matt Ridley @MattRidley ยท Jul 30, 2022
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A fabulously good essay. "The world liked coal because it was cheaper and more efficient than wood...To enjoy the same heat from firewood would have cost two-to-five times as much. Coals from Newcastle kept the poor warm and made Newcastle rich."
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