Eight liminal spaces in London that belong to everyone London is fast and demanding. But if you look closely, hidden between the chaos are pockets of silence – somewhere that belong to no one, and therefore, belong to everyone. Spaces to pause, catch your breath, and let the city flow around you. 01. St. Pancras station | The gateway (Illustration/Joanna Chan) Beneath the red brick and the clock tower, people arrive and depart. It is a place of hellos, goodbyes, and infinite

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