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TIL in 1810, to win a bet that he could turn anywhere into the most talked-about address in London, Theodore Hook sent thousands of letters from 54 Berners St., requesting deliveries, visitors & assistance. Within a day, thousands had been drawn to the street - including the Archbishop of Canterbury

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