A Walk Around Blackfriar

Google maps says its 1.4 miles and takes 29 mins. It will take longer as you will be looking at things not just walking!!! 

Start stop 1

The Queenhithe Mosaic

This is a mosaic that shows the history of London its both beautiful and informative.

Stop 2

The millennium bridge.

Looks down on the bridge to see the chewing gum art and if you are really lucky you may meet the artist. https://benwilsonchewinggumman.com/home-2/gum_pictures

Stop 3

Seven Ages of Man

It can be seen from the road, but it's so much better up close!!

To do this you need to walk up the concrete stairs, it looks like you going into a car park!! But your not it's, I think a concert office building. Not an architectural dream!!

There are benches here if you need/want a sit down.

This is one of my favourite sculptures. Around the bottom of the sculpture is the monologue by William Shakespeare from As You Like It. Also known as all he worlds a stage speech. Be careful not to get dizzy while walking round reading the script!!

Stop 4

The Blackfriar Pub

It's a beautiful pub both outside and in. Definitely worth popping in for a quick drink just to see the inside and use the toilet.

(better pics are coming, it was a very hot exhausting day and cider may of been involved!!)

Tesco and sainsbury are close by if you do need food or drink and are on a budget.

Stop 5

Hailing A Cab Statue

Ignore the map!!!! For some reason Google maps will not let you head south and round the corner!!!! It sends you north, east then south!!

Trust me just follow the road round towards the Thames and you will find the man hailing a cab

Stop 6

St George and The Dragon

Found this totally by accident but I like it, I think it's meant to be a water fountain who knows!!

There are benches hear if you need a sit down!!!

Stop 7

Whitefriars Crypt

Not your normal attractions and it is down some stairs and is literally a crypt that can be seen through a glass window.

Definitely different.

Magpie Alley is interesting all sorts of newspaper clippings.

Stop 8/9

Look down!!!

At the end of Cane ct, Red Lion ct, and all the way to Cheshire ct there is a plaque on the ground.

There are 7 of them to find

Last stop 10

Hodge The Cat

He's so cute and Dr Johnsons house is at the other end of the square. You can go in but you need to pay and check the opening times. I have no idea what's in it as I've never been

Google map link here https://goo.gl/maps/Ryaci2FCtrGBTc6y7

And here ends our journey together there will be more.