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The Temple of Mithras
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  • Updated By Mariajoy on September 16, 2007
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  • The dark stones - not the pink building! - London
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    Hmmm... what can I tell you about the remains of this Roman temple in the City, just off Cannon Street in the heart of the City of London? I have known about it for years but never visited until today as I was at the Thames Festival nearby so thought I would make a little detour to go and find it at last! The City (Square mile!!!) is lovely at weekends - so quiet and empty when all the suits have gone. There were thousands of people less than half a mile away on Southwark bridge but just a short walk away it felt like we had the city to ourselves ... and on a hot late summer's day, in the shadows of the City of London's tallest office blocks... we found the dark and mysterious remains of the Goddess Mithras' temple.. where Roman soldiers once worshipped....over two thousand years ago. Lots more information can be found on the website.

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  • Website: http://www.london-walks.co.uk/29/temple-of-mithras-london-.shtml

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    Jason's Canal boat trip
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  • By Dabs on August 9, 2004
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  • Regent's Canal - London
    Regent's Canal
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    If you have a nice sunny afternoon in London, a trip from Little Venice to Camden via the Regent Canal is a nice 45 minute journey. We went on this boat on our last trip but in the wrong direction from Camden to Little Venice and missed out on the commentary so on this visit we started from Little Venice and cruised towards Camden. It's a lovely slow journey on the canal on one of the longboats that travel the canal. You pass by through Regent's Park, London Zoo along with Lord Snowdon's aviary, past some very expensive homes, through some industrial areas finally stopping at Camden. We did this on a Saturday and then went and spent some time at the weekend markets and then walked back down the towpath to the London Zoo.

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    Sir Thomas More (now a saint)
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  • By easyoar on February 12, 2005
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  • Birth place of Sir Thomas More - London
    Birth place of Sir Thomas More
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    Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) is best know because he was the man who dared to take on King Henry VIII when he decided to break away from the Catholic Church. The reason Henry wanted to break away was because he wanted to divorce his first wife, and the church did not allow that. Henry then became leader of the newly founded Church of England. Being leader he could do what he liked, and divorced his queen (he went on to marry a further 5 times!). However Thomas Mores dispute with Henry VIII cost him his life. He was later canonized (made a saint) in 1935. This Plaque can be found down Milk Street, EC2. Use St Pauls Underground.

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    Two halves please landlord
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  • Updated By St_Vincent on April 8, 2006
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  • London Off the Beaten Path
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    The Ship and Shovell proudly proclaims itself as the only pub in London that is built in two halves, having separate bars either side of a narrow passageway with a cellar linking the two below ground level. It is located near Charing Cross Station and within easy walking distance of Trafalgar Square. I have been into both halves, purely in the interests of research of course. The larger is very decorative with a lot of mirrors and engraved glass, and the smaller bar, as befits its size, has a mini snug just big enough for two people. Why not pay a visit and maybe get one up on your friends back home, "What, you went to London and didn't visit the pub in two halves". To find it, from Trafalgar Square walk down Northumberland Avenue until you see the Sherlock Holmes pub on your left. Go down Craven Passage, which runs down the right hand side of the pub, and you should be able to see the signs for the Ship and Shovell. From Villiers St. (runs from Charing Cross station to Embankment) you can also reach it by walking through the Arches shopping arcade.

  • Other Contact: 2-3 Craven Passage WC2N 5PH

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    Good place to unwind near Covent Garden
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  • Updated By sourbugger on October 31, 2004
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  • London Off the Beaten Path
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    There is another St Paul's in London - this one is right on Covent Garden and is nicknamed 'the Actors Church'. Not only was it the place where Pepys first saw something similar to a Punch and Judy Show but it was also used by Shaw as a mainstay of 'Pygmalion'. Several famous actors are also buried or have plaques in or around the church, including Charlie Chaplin, Noel Coward, Gracie Fields, and Ivor Novello. Impressive though the church is, the real draw is the churchyard behind which acts as a suntrap and has a very well tended feel to it, with good displays of roses. An excellent place to unwind, have a sandwich, a drink and a read on a summer afternoon and of course watch the boys watching the pretty girls go by...

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  • Website: www.actorschurch.org

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    John Wesley's Chapel and home
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  • By rexvaughan on June 21, 2004
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  • Statue of Wesley in front of the building - London
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    This may be of interest only to Methodists, but the City Road Chapel which was so prominent in Wesley's work and life in London is still existing. Built in 1778, it was a center of his ministry and also the home where he lived and died. His tomb is in the back garden. The building is still an active congregation and it is my understanding that Margaret Thatcher is a member. It also houses a museum tracing the development of Methodism and contains a lot of Wesley's personal possessions. It is at 49 City Road. Tube: Old Street.

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  • Website: www.wesleyschapel.org.uk

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    Neighborhoods-Little Venice
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  • By Dabs on June 9, 2004
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  • We got to Little Venice by accident, as we were wandering around Camden Locks, we saw a canal boat and hopped on, the terminus was Little Venice. Little Venice is a leafy residential area, to get there you can take the tube to the Warwick station, take a canal ride from Camden or walk along the towpath from Camden, about a 2 1/4 mile walk. Our guide book didn't cover Little Venice so we didn't know what to go see and ended up taking the towpath back to Camden. Original London Walks does a tour through Little Venice.

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    Dick Whittington
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  • Updated By easyoar on February 12, 2005
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  • Dick Whittington outside the Guildhall - London
    Dick Whittington outside
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    According to popular legend, Dick Whittington was a very poor boy who started walking to London as he had heard the streets there were paved with gold. On arriving, he found out this was far from the truth. He turned around an started walking back home. But when he got to Highgate Cemetery, he heard the Great Bow Bell (the bell in St Mary-le-Bow - see my must-see tip) tolling and believed it was saying "Turn again Whittington, thrice mayor of London" (thrice means 3 times). He turned and went back. Dick Whittington did indeed become Mayor of London, and was mayor three times between 1397 and 1420. However the rest of the story is pure fabrication. Dick Whittington was the son of a nobleman, who was anything but poor! This picture was taken just outside the Guildhall and is on the outside wall of the Guildhall Art Gallery.

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    Admiral Lord Nelson
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  • Updated By easyoar on October 7, 2005
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    Admiral Lord Nelson to give him his official title is widely regarded as Britains best naval officer. He died at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21st October 1805 and was buried in St Paul's Cathedral on 08th January 1806. This is unusual as sailors who die at sea are usually buried at sea. Nelson suffered from ill health for almost all of his life. This was compounded by the numerous wounds he suffered at sea fighting battles. He lost his right arm in Tenerife and lost his right eye in Corsica when a huge explosion sent large fragments into his face. If you look carefully at the statue of Nelson here, you will see his right arm is actually an empty sleeve with no hand! It will be the bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar on the 21st Oct 2005, I should imagine it would be a good day to visit Trafalgar Square as I am sure some special events will be planned! This photo os the statue of Nelson on top of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square. Use Charing Cross Underground.

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    Dali universe
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  • Updated By kris-t on September 3, 2005
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    Dali universe, London
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    An Amazing collection of over 500 artworks by master of surrealism Salvador Dali. The permanent exibition is a tribute to the artist and houses a rarely seen portfolio of works that demonstrate the whole spectrum of Dali's talent. County Hall, South Bank (next to the London eye) tube - Westminster or Waterloo 7 days a week 10am-5:30pm adult - 9.55 pound

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