Photos by Elizabeth Halberstadt, special to Charleston Currents | West Ashley resident Elizabeth Halberstadt spent the last month on an academic trip in England and Scotland. A couple of them have book themes, which makes sense because she’s studying for a master’s of library science degree.
We thought you’d enjoy these picture postcards of life across the pond that give insights into life in a related, but different part of the world.

Old painted sign on a building in the Marylebone section of London. The sign says “Watson” and “Bookbinder.”

A street artist chalks flags from around the world. People toss coins, perhaps, to vote for their favorite country.
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