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Returning to live in London after 20 years, here’s what I learnt

Returning to live in London after 20 years, here’s what I learnt

After two decades away, this journalist discovers a city that still has an undeniable buzz – yet in other ways it’s grinding to a halt.

Mark LudlowQueensland bureau chief

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The last time I lived in London the whole country was obsessed with David Beckham’s left foot.

It was May 2002 and Beckham, the Manchester United and England football star, was at the pinnacle of his sporting and cultural powers.

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Mark LudlowQueensland bureau chiefMark Ludlow writes on politics, energy and infrastructure based in Brisbane. Connect with Mark on Twitter. Email Mark at mludlow@afr.com

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