In the second part of "Above Barriers," a new chapter of Alexander Goryanin's memoirs is presented, in which he recounts one of the most joyful and enlightening journeys of his life, a trip to England.

English country gentlemen of the past spent the winter in the capital and returned to their ancestral estates in the spring to manage their farms and enjoy hunting, while city gentlemen remained in place. Over time, the cost of land in London rose, and the number of gentlemen increased, necessitating a new type of housing. The tastes, habits, and opportunities of this class, along with the craftsmanship of architects like John Nash and the Adam brothers, led to the creation of a house that became a symbol of London: numerous small white columns, a separate entrance for each owner, semi-basement and upper floors for servants, and two or three intermediate floors for the lord's apartment. Behind a row of such houses, there is often a mews, which previously consisted of carriage houses, stables, and other outbuildings, but has now been converted into apartments with garages. Additionally, mews can feature pubs, including famous ones, as well as a vintage car shop and much more. Many mews are very picturesque and often differ from one another.

Alexander Goryanin. From the chapter "In London." In full, on Sunday, December 19, at 12:30 PM Moscow time. Radio Liberty.

The photo depicts a London city path.