Franklin Connection

Most people are familiar with “Chocolate Box” image of London: Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, and London Eye. While all of these places really should be included on your “to see” list, you will not miss out on the heart and soul of the greatest city on earth, if you just stick to having your picture taken in front of “tourist icons. Hidden Gems of London series is aimed at those who wants to go even deeper during the trip to London. This week’s gem: Rotherhithe.

You can not say “Rotherhithe” without mentioning the words “the Thames in the next breath”. In this part of London is always determined by its proximity to the river. Indeed, the name of Rotherhithe probably originates from the ancient Norse term ’shelter sailor. Until now, it is one of the best places to monitor the river in its many moods. So if you want to try something from the old maritime London, away from the teeming masses of tourists: Get off the tube Bermondsey and Rotherhithe station, and walk beside the river. Some of the things that you should beware of are:

Echoes are one of the most famous ports in the world. Rotherhithe earlier in the heart of Surrey Commercial Docks, and therefore an integral part of the Port of London. Most of the cargo, destined for London, now discharged many kilometers downstream of Tilbury. However, abundant traces the history of this part of the Thames can still be found everywhere, if you want to watch. Machines for removing locks, mooring place of the old warehouses converted into apartments cranes everywhere. The names of the remote areas are also reflected in the names of streets and in the few remaining docks. Look for Canada Water, Russia and Greenland Dock. After a while, you can almost rigged tall ship to provide transition in the field of view.
Mayflower Pub. Perhaps the most famous ship to sail ever been Rotherhithe the Mayflower: a ship that took the Pilgrim Fathers to the New World in 1620. Pub (called “The Mayflower”, of course!) Currently stands near the spot where he had gone. Drink it and toast the courage of those pioneers who risked all to go and make a new start. Be sure to catch the excellent statue celebrating the heritage Pilgrim father is not around the corner from the pub.
St. Mary’s Church. Against ‘The Mayflower “You will see the church of St. Mary. There was a place of Christian worship on this site, more than a millennium, and the Blessed Virgin Mary is still an active church functioning. See the grave of Captain Mayflower, Christopher James, in the cemetery.
Brunel Museum. One of the biggest engineering families (Marc Brunel and his son Isambard Brunel UK) have left their mark in the construction of Rotherhithe Tunnel Thames. The tunnel was an engineering marvel of its time and its construction and pioneering work of Brunel is famous in this fascinating little museum.

Bus is one of the best ways for sightseeing. Those who are going to visit London might require information like bus tours London. But sometimes people travel by groups like common or business tourists so it is better to hire a bus.

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