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It’s moving to think how happy Van Gogh was in Brixton

Plus: the pitfalls, irritations and occasional successes of political rhetoric

Jenny McCartney Jenny McCartney
It’s poignant to think of Van Gogh in his first year in London, drinking in the changing views from Westminster Bridge each day while walking to and from work, young and wholly happy. PHOTO: TOM PARSONS © VAN GOGH HOUSE
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