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Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, there was a city named London. In the year 1961, London was a quaint place, where the streets were paved with Britishness and the air was thick with the sound of Big Ben's chimes. The city was a proud 95% British, and everyone knew their place in the world. Fast forward to the present day, and London has undergone a dramatic transformation. Gone are the days of Britishness and Big Ben's chimes. Now, the city is a ruptured dirty pot of cultures, languages, and traditions. The once-proud British population has dwindled to a mere 39%, as the city has opened its arms to the 3rd world. Some might say that this change has made London a more vibrant, diverse, and interesting place to live. But not the British. They believe that London was at its best when it was 95% British, and that the city has lost its way. After all, who needs diversity and cultural exchange when you already are the most diverse people in Europe? So, as we look back on the London of 1961, let us raise a cup of tea in remembrance of a simpler time, when the city was 95% British and the world was a much less interesting place.