On Brighton's Palace Pier, where the Noble Organisation has invested in a dazzling array of slot machines and fairground rides, entry is free, as are deckchairs in which to sit and watch the sights of London-by-the-sea.

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But when was the last time you bought an e-cookbook or an ebook dedicated to the sights and sounds of London?

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Imagine catching all the sights during a tour of London on a double-decker bus or exploring the streets of Rio de Janeiro during Carnival.

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Mayor of London Boris Johnson said Olympics spectators had been enraptured by the sights of the Park, and the best way to share in that feeling was to buy tickets for the Paralympics.

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