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Located in Southwark, London, England
Less than a mile away.
Popular shopping and leisure complex on the south bank of the River Thames in Southwark. 'In the mid 1850s, following the steady rise of the River Thames as the commercial lifeline of the City of London, Sir William Cubi...
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Located in Southwark, London, England
Less than a mile away.
A museum ship on the River Thames. HMS Belfast was launched in 1938, served throughout WWII and took part in operations against the Turpitz and during D-Day. HMS Belfast served in the Korean War. Opened to the public in...
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Located in Southwark, London, England
Less than a mile away.
City Hall is where the Greater London Authority meets. On the banks of the River Thames. Opened in 2002 and designed by Norman Foster. A London Mayor once referred to it as a glass testicle :-)...
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Located in Southwark, London, England
Less than a mile away.
Shakespeare buried his brother, Edmond, here in 1607. A Saxon church then a Norman Augustinian Priory. Designated as a cathedral in 1905. Heresy trials occurred in the Lady Chapel in 1555, under Mary I of England. An 18t...
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Located in City of London, London, England
Less than a mile away.
A former fish market on the bank of the River Thames. Now an events venue but if you're visiting the Tower Of London World Heritage Site then it's well worth popping along to view the location...
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Located in Southwark, London, England
Less than a mile away.
Replica of the ship in which Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world in the late sixteenth century. See also The Golden Hinde (Devon). There is a replica of the ship at Brixham on The English Riviera . The Golden Hin...
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Located in City of London, London, England
Less than a mile away.
Close to the River Thames and another of Sir Christopher Wren's City of London churches. Built in the 1670s after the 1666 Great Fire of London which started just up the road. In the area, we'd recommend you visit The Mo...
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Located in City of London, London, England
Less than a mile away.
One of a number of City of London churches close to the Tower Of London World Heritage Site. A church by Sir Christopher Wren, St Mary-at-Hill was gutted by fire in 1988. The Monument and Leadenhall Market, River Thames...
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Located in Tower Hamlets, London, England
Less than a mile away.
One of the world's most distinctive bridges. Tower Bridge was completed in 1894. It took eight years to build and required 432 construction workers. Visitors can enjoy stunning views from its walkways...
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Located in City of London, London, England
Less than a mile away.
City of London church ruined during the Blitz in WWII. 'A church has stood on this site for over 1300 years. Bihsop John Fisher and Archbishop William Laud were laid to rest here. Samuel Pepys saw the Great Fire of Londo...
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Located in City of London, London, England
Less than a mile away.
Built in the 1670s to commemorate the 1666 Great Fire of London. The fire started in a bakery on Pudding Lane. 61m/202ft high, the Roman Doric column was designed by Sir Christopher Wren (St Paul's Cathedral) and Sir Rob...
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Located in Southwark, London, England
Less than a mile away.
Museum on the site of the 'ost notorious medieval prison'. The Clink prison was used from 1151-1780. It was eventually burned down during the Gordon Riots. Source for the expression 'in the clink' or 'in prison'. Other n...
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Located in Tower Hamlets, London, England
Less than a mile away.
One of London's top tourist attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begun by William The Conqueror in 1078. Home to the Crown Jewels (including the world's most famous diamonds). There are eight ravens at The Tower...
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Located in City of London, London, England
Less than a mile away.
Wall that once protected and marked out the City of London. First built around 200AD. There's a section of the wall across the road from the Tower Of London World Heritage Site at Tower Hill...
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Located in City of London, London, England
Less than a mile away.
Close to the Bank of England and Museum with an interior designed by Sir Christopher Wren and carving by Grinling Gibbons. St Mary Abchurch is a short walk from The Monument and St Paul's Cathedral. Other City of London...
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Located in Southwark, London, England
Less than a mile away.
Museum on the south bank of the River Thames within Southwark. 'The Design Museum is one of the world’s leading museums devoted to contemporary design in every form from furniture to graphics, and architecture to industr...
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Located in Southwark, London, England
Less than a mile away.
Road just off the River Thames and close to the Design Museum providing a fascinating insight into a part of London's history. 'Shad Thames is the best surviving example of the type of street that was very common in Lond...
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Located in Tower Hamlets, London, England
Less than a mile away.
Located by Tower Of London World Heritage Site on the River Thames. Once part of the 'Port of London', the largest port in the world. Today a marina, residential and leisure area...
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