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The Thin Veil of London

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The Thin Veil of LondonAn idea passes like a delicate thread from the scientific Enlightenment through Romanticism and the Victorian age: that of a veil behind which true knowledge may be found by those able to draw it aside. The Thin Veil of London is a journey into the worlds of Faery and science, madness and ecstasy, and what Arthur Machen (1863 1947) called 'the eternal beauty hidden beneath the crust of common and commonplace things; hidden and yet burning and glowing

An idea passes like a delicate thread from the scientific Enlightenment through Romanticism and the Victorian age: that of a veil behind which true knowledge may be found by those able to draw it aside.

The Thin Veil of London is a journey into the worlds of Faery and science, madness and ecstasy, and what Arthur Machen (1863-1947) called 'the eternal beauty hidden beneath the crust of common and commonplace things; hidden and yet burning and glowing continually if you care to look with purged eyes'. The ideas that informed his writing at the turn of the last century lie at the brink of Modernism but look back to both ancient horrors and ancient truths. Yearning for transcendence, Machen articulates not only the anxieties of his age but also a deep tradition in which we still find ourselves immersed at the beginning of the twenty-first century.

This book emerged from tours of Holborn and Bloomsbury performed in 2013 in collaboration with the Museum of London to mark Machen's 150th birthday.

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Jacqueline
Cuba, US
★★★★★ 1
Bummed they fell apart they are super cute
Size: 12-18 Months Toddler, Color: Raiden Camel Suede, Size: 12-18 Months Toddler, Color: Raiden Camel Suede
I’m so bummed because these shoes are so cute and highly rated but mine fell apart after only a few wears. They say light outdoor activities and I would assume they mean walking up and down the block in the neighborhood. My son is only 15 months old and doesn’t walk fast or far at all so it’s really disappointing they fell apart.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2026
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Omaha, US
★★★★★ 3
Fall apart easy
Size: 12-18 Months Toddler, Color: Navy Leather, Size: 12-18 Months Toddler, Color: Navy Leather
Stay on, easy to put on, but get scuffed easily. Velcro strap came apart and color came off of leather about 2 months of wear
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Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2025
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Omaha, US
★★★★★ 5
Perfect!
Size: 12-18 Months Toddler, Color: Rina Pink Canvas
So cute!!!! I love how open the shoe can get to allow for easier ability to slide little fit in!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2026
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Mia Ellis
Alexandria, US
★★★★★ 5
Beginner Walker
Perfect for beginners. Size is relative. Be sure to measure your baby’s feet. Kinda pricey but so cute. Well made and durable for my 11 month old Granddaughter. Love the denim look and the wide toe box and flexible sole.
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Crystal Mooney
West Palm Beach, US
★★★★★ 5
Great fit
Size: 18-24 Months Toddler, Color: Addie Taupe Leather
Adorable and flexible sneakers. These are easy for my baby to walk and run in.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2026

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