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Simon Calder

Morden: end of the line, gateway to London’s exotic southwest

London Man Who Morden Richard Simon Calder National Trust

Simon Calder

Simon Calder, also known as The Man Who Pays His Way, has been writing about travel for The Independent since 1994. In his weekly opinion column, he explores a key travel issue – and what it means for you.

Richard’s birthday is 12 December. I posted him a card in good time. Or so I thought.

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