London Walking Guide

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The bridge is decorated with fine art details, colorful art reliefs and screws.\n\nThis bridge has a pedestrian lane. You can admire the scenery on both sides of the river in a very spectacular way."},{"metadata":{"width":576,"height":1024},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FBzegibS4qL3QSw4q8coO%2FSnaptik_7074348721684679941_uktravel.mp4?alt=media&token=7873ea62-73d0-4cbd-acfb-b593b4f045e6"},{"type":"text","content":"Once on the bridge, you can climb the stairs or take the elevator to the two covered walkways connecting the towers. Originally designed as a pedestrian walkway when the carriageway was raised, today the walkway is also a gallery and exhibition space.\n\nHere you can enjoy the view of London from above, and learn about the history and operation of the bridge."}]},{"address":"Tower of London","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":51.50862917939059,"longitude":-0.07704309999999381},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Tower of London"},{"metadata":{"width":510,"height":383},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FBzegibS4qL3QSw4q8coO%2Fd66595ca27d73ec11a00b4714af4e4aa.jpg?alt=media&token=c38dba45-4f09-43b6-b4c4-4261f26ac99f"},{"type":"text","content":"The Tower of London marks the point southeast of the city wall, where it meets the river that forms the southern boundary of London. The Tower of London was strategically placed to defend against possible adversaries, having access to London with the Thames from the sea.\n\n \n\nThe Romans, about 2,000 years ago, were the first to establish London as the city we know it today. As it is now, London was then built on trade and commerce."},{"metadata":{"width":576,"height":1024},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FBzegibS4qL3QSw4q8coO%2FSnaptik_7050463758010944774_visit-london.mp4?alt=media&token=00383073-ea18-48b9-b740-9046e98130c2"}]},{"address":"The Monument","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":51.51003706997146,"longitude":-0.08625525000000023},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# The Monument"},{"metadata":{"width":563,"height":848},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FBzegibS4qL3QSw4q8coO%2Fa9fd83850737f24a7da96e50dcd543c2.jpg?alt=media&token=ab5b0aa4-144e-4e11-b18f-e2b5fcb54852"},{"type":"text","content":"Turn right just before London Bridge. Take care to cross the busy road that parallels the river, then climb up Fish Street Hill on the opposite side of the road. Fish Street Hill is the first road northwards for traffic coming east from Westminster after crossing under London Bridge. Keep to the right-hand side of the road the short way until the road bends left. On this bend to your right is the Monument.\n\n\nIn 1666 there was the Great Fire of London, destroying much of London. The Monument is a memorial to that event, its height 205ft, is the same as the distance to the bakers shop in neighbouring Pudding Lane where the fire started.\n\n \n\nThe Monument is the tallest stone column in the world, topped by a vase of flames. It was designed by Christopher Wren who also was responsible for St Paul's Cathedral which we visit later in the walk.\n\n \n\nIf you're fit enough you can walk up inside the column for a great view from the top and a well earned certificate."},{"metadata":{"width":576,"height":1024},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FBzegibS4qL3QSw4q8coO%2FSnaptik_7008812561462267142_placestogotoinlondon.mp4?alt=media&token=5e32c78c-d149-4ed5-84f5-1dfd2a049832"}]},{"address":"Lloyd's building","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":51.51267081997335,"longitude":-0.08224019999998777},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Lloyd's building"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":1456},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FBzegibS4qL3QSw4q8coO%2Flondon-01.jpg?alt=media&token=02c3632c-da1d-4f76-baca-303b4ce75ae2"},{"type":"text","content":"At the beginning of Pudding Lane, turn right along Eastcheap, then turn left first onto Philpot Lane. In a short, you meet Fenchurch Street, go straight. Philpot Street became Lime Street.\n\n \n\nFollow Lime Road as it curves right then left. The unmistakable Lloyd's of London building now occupies your attention.\n\n\nLooking a bit like the Center Pompidou in Paris, this 1986 building has all the pipes, ducts, and elevators on the outside of the building. Originating from a coffee shop in the 1860s, Lloyd's is now the world's leading insurance market, covering the most specialized and complex risks, from celebrity body parts to oil rigs. ."},{"metadata":{"width":564,"height":705},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FBzegibS4qL3QSw4q8coO%2F7a72d1d59572ef88b881e5b8617fe242.jpg?alt=media&token=212c2b86-68ca-4bc0-b1cc-5517566172a1"},{"metadata":{"width":576,"height":1024},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FBzegibS4qL3QSw4q8coO%2FSnaptik_6991170886921456901_abdul-rahman.mp4?alt=media&token=1a50ecbb-5fb9-49f8-9b90-f235592844f8"}]},{"address":"30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":51.51438576997457,"longitude":-0.08039855000000706},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# 30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)"},{"metadata":{"width":564,"height":1011},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FBzegibS4qL3QSw4q8coO%2Fb22c9e96900d9292aab3783d7c0998ad.jpg?alt=media&token=7ddf0cc9-b1aa-47f4-8fd2-b5d21b1ea032"},{"type":"text","content":"After continuing past Lloyd's building, the main junction is Leadenhall Street. Near the opposite is St Mary Ax Street. From the corner of St Mary Ax across from the church, visitors can enjoy views of the 'Erotic Gherkin' stand or the Swiss Re building.\n\n\nThis is a new building completed in 2004 for Swiss Re, the second largest insurance company in the world. It is now one of the symbols of the London skyline. It's not the tallest building, but its 41 floors have captured the public's imagination.\n\n\nNow, double check your steps, go back along Leadenhall Street and turn left onto the next street after the Lloyds building, Whittington Avenue."},{"metadata":{"width":576,"height":1024},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FBzegibS4qL3QSw4q8coO%2FSnaptik_7032974607137180934_placestogotoinlondon.mp4?alt=media&token=cbc72f98-8dc4-48cd-92d7-d866c886f16b"}]},{"address":"Leadenhall Market","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":51.512534419973235,"longitude":-0.08369010000000898},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Leadenhall Market"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":678},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FBzegibS4qL3QSw4q8coO%2FLeadenhall_Market_In_London_-_Feb_2006_rotated.jpg?alt=media&token=cd30c93e-a8be-4655-97ae-2c6b524b4a2d"},{"type":"text","content":"Whittington Avenue leads into the complex of Leadenhall Market, a visually impressive Victorian Market that dates back to 1881.\n\n \n\nThe market is located within the grounds of a Roman basilica. The market was originally burned down during the Fire of London and was later expanded to sell poultry, dairy, hides, wool and meat.\n\n\nIt currently has a lot of shops and bars. Stroll around, a great place to browse specialty stores and perhaps take a coffee break."},{"metadata":{"width":576,"height":1024},"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FBzegibS4qL3QSw4q8coO%2FSnaptik_7008226468773842181_maddie.mp4?alt=media&token=c325b139-4226-4f02-81f1-8ffc10340da6"}]}]