TfL20 Heritage Walk - Short

Walks, England, Greater London, City of Westminster

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  • Step 1: In 2020, TfL is turning 20 years old, although some of its component parts have been operating for much longer. This walk will take you through the heart of London...

  • Step 2: ...and take you past many sites that impact the way Londoners get around the city each day. The locations here are a part of daily life in the city, but often have a rich heritage that may not be evident from their modern day use.

  • Step 3: We hope this walk will give you a greater appreciation of the history behind what you may see every day. Look out for the “read more” panels on key steps of this walk in-app to read the additional historical information.

  • Start your walk at Embankment Station. Exit towards Villiers St and turn right.

    Step 4: Start your walk at Embankment Station. Exit towards Villiers St and turn right.

  • Continue into Victoria Embankment Gardens.

    Step 5: Continue into Victoria Embankment Gardens.

  • Why not do a loop of the park before exiting?

    Step 6: Why not do a loop of the park before exiting?

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