Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Uncovered Experiences
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The
Globe Theatre
doesn't have many seats, preferring to continue the
Shakespearean tradition of standing throughout performances. So as long as
you're not very short, or it's raining, £5 gets you an evening of outdoor theat-
rical entertainment that's as good as anywhere in the West End.
On the river
beside the Tate Modern.
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The
British Film Institute
celebrates the antithesis of Hollywood, screen-
ing silent, foreign language, and unknown films.
On the river.
Reliving the whole of 20
th
century in artistic detail, the huge
Topolshi Cen-
tury
is a visual history lesson, 200 meters long and 7 meters high. It took 15
years to paint and details all the faces and events from the 20
th
century. £2.
150-152 Hungerford Arches.
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£FREE
- Tucked behind London Bridge, the
Southwark Cathedral
has
been around since the 9
th
century. It's still used today, even with its crum-
bling facade and state of decay.
Where to eat
This side of the river is a mix of chain restaurants and cute great value favorites. There's
a huge selection of cafes along the river, the majority of them offering views and an easy
collection of food. Compared to the rest of Central London there's a far more relaxed atmo-
sphere here.
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- London's oldest food market is a sensual assault of competing tastes and
smells.
Borough Market
provides a free lunch if you take advantage of all
the free samples, but it's hard to turn down indulging in a sublime sandwich
or array of London's best street tapas. Open Thursday to Saturday.
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- The decrepit facade of
Marie's Cafe
, hides a traditional cafe that serves
up monstrous fried breakfasts and Thai food.
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££££
- The OXO tower is where you'll find designer boutique stalls from
London's unknown names. Head upstairs for decent Japanese food at
Bin-
