Father Thames, full of gems

Walks, England, Greater London, Southwark

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  • Old Father Thames, packed full of gems. πŸ’Ž At the south exit of Blackfriars start the discovery, this walk promises surprising skullduggery.

    Step 1: Old Father Thames, packed full of gems. πŸ’Ž At the south exit of Blackfriars start the discovery, this walk promises surprising skullduggery.

  • It must be fate, to your right you'll see... The Tate! the gallery with its formidable chimney. Towering majestically over the city.

    Step 2: It must be fate, to your right you'll see... The Tate! the gallery with its formidable chimney. Towering majestically over the city.

  • Hey fools, say hello to St. Paul's. Over the river spans a swanky footbridge, once a bit wobbly, now it stands solidly.

    Step 3: Hey fools, say hello to St. Paul's. Over the river spans a swanky footbridge, once a bit wobbly, now it stands solidly.

  • Oh (Ot)hello you! You've made it here, home of William Shakespeare. Put on your acting robe, you're now at the Globe πŸ˜‚.

    Step 4: Oh (Ot)hello you! You've made it here, home of William Shakespeare. Put on your acting robe, you're now at the Globe πŸ˜‚.

  • Step 5: Keep the river to your left while enjoying my terrible attempt at poetry.

  • Southwark bridge is not the most famous but don't be an ignoramus. King George V opened it in 1921, its steel arches are second to none.

    Step 6: Southwark bridge is not the most famous but don't be an ignoramus. King George V opened it in 1921, its steel arches are second to none.

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