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Sunset over London from the roof of Balfron Tower

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The other week I was invited up to the 24th Floor of Balfron Tower. Then we went up onto the roof to watch the sun setting over London slowing toasting the Northern Heights.

Balfron Tower

looking east to the lea

The final leg of the River Lea’s long journey from Hertfordshire as it loops down to the Thames

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