Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
OFFBEAT CITY
The City of London is one of the world's major
financial centres, but dig deeper and you'll find
centuries of history just below the surface.
Bank of England Museum Catch a glimpse of
John Soane's genius, and get your hands on a
real gold bar at the Bank's museum. See p.172
Clockmaker's Museum Quality not quantity is
the virtue of this museum, which owns the
clock with which John Harrison won the
Longitude Prize. See p.171
Postman's Park Tiny park with a curious,
slightly mawkish memorial to have-a-go heroes
of the Victorian era (and today). See p.168
The Black Friar Settle into an alcove, nurse a pint
and soak in this pub's fantastically over-the-top
1905 Art Nouveau interior. See p.390
Temple Cut off from the hustle and bustle of the
City, the Inns of Court harbour gas-lit courtyards,
gardens and medieval masterpieces. See p.143
Royal Courts of Justice Security is tight, but
you can wander through the Gothic corridors of
this vast legal complex on the Strand. See p.145
Hunterian Museum Forget the London
Dungeon, the pickled bits and bobs here are
much more terrifying. See p.145
Sir John Soane's Museum The architect's
former home is a labyrinth of hidden treasures,
including an Egyptian sarcophagus. See p.145
HEADING EAST
London's East End is one of the capital's most
historic and distinctive quarters, perfect for a
Sunday of browsing and grazing.
Columbia Road flower market Start with an
early breakfast at the cute old Jones Dairy (see
p.379) before checking out the fragrant blooms
and browsing the lively indie shops. See p.434
Geffrye Museum This endearing museum
re-creates period living spaces in a set of
eighteenth-century almshouses. See p.197
Vintage shops You could spend days exploring
the markets and artist's spaces near Brick Lane,
but vintage is where the area excels. Start with
the classy Vintage Emporium, then the copious
offerings of Beyond Retro and finally a rummage
in Blitz (see p.428), before stopping for a bagel at
the venerable Brick Lane Beigel Bake (see p.378).
Whitechapel Gallery Check out the cutting-
edge art at this fine old establishment, which has
brought to public prominence everyone from
Frida Kahlo to Gilbert and George. See p.198
Tayyabs While the East End has some seriously
cool and experimental restaurants, our bet's on
old favourite Tayyabs for fresh, flavour-filled
Pakistani food at low prices. See p.378
The George Tavern If you're up for a seriously
artsy East End experience, finish your night at
this dilapidated but beautiful boozer, where the
hip events are nothing if not eclectic. See p.391
 
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