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As the audio begins, you find yourself immersed in the distinctive room tone of an old house located in the bustling heart of London, recorded on the 20th of November, 1811. The muffled hum of traffic forms a constant backdrop, akin to a low, almost rhythmic rumble. Occasionally, the distinct sounds of horse-drawn carriages and the clip-clop of hooves against cobblestones punctuate this consistent hum. You're not directly on the street, however. The sounds are filtered, suggesting you are indoors, perhaps in a room adjacent to a window overlooking the busy thoroughfare. The slight echo and resonance hint at the antiquated architecture of the room, possibly high ceilings and hardwood floors typical of London's houses of that era. The window, a portal to the outside world, seems only slightly ajar, allowing just enough of the city's symphony to seep in without becoming overwhelming. The room tone itself is soothing, an undercurrent of silence beneath
