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Architecture, Art & History Trail

Barbican, London

1hr 30m / 2.9km
121

A walk around East London that visits “Squalor’s Market”, the Brutalist Barbican juxtaposed with nature and the secrets of Bunhill Fields.

Public toilets
Refreshments
Dog friendly
Great views
Water feature
Public transport

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Step 1: Start at Old St tube station, underground and walk towards exit 3 & 4.
Step 2: En route there’s a street food market on top of the tube station and lots of small food shops like this doughnut hut in the underpass.
Step 3: Lock books is a great independent book shop. Why not check it out?

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