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London: more of the See list
Generated from Wikivoyage's See list for London: 7 stops, about 1.3 km and 52 minutes on foot. Not a guided tour; check each place before you go.
7 stops · 1.3 km · about 52 min on foot · Wikivoyage source · fetched 2026-11-07 02:07:23 UTC. Not a guided tour: check each place before you go.
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Temple Church
A small realm of serenity in the midst of the typical turmoil. It used to be the court of the Knights Templar. You can still visit the beautiful Romanesque church, which is one of the oldest ones in London (opened in 1185) and has connections to the order of Templars. The chancel of the church was built by Henry III. The church still serves the members of Gray's Inn and Lincoln's Inn and has frequent services open to the public. Fans of Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code will recognise the church from both the novel and the film.
51.51320, -0.11020 · OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage note · place page
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Dr Johnson's House
Dr Samuel Johnson was the highly distinguished 18 th -century "man of letters", best known for his comprehensive English Dictionary of 1755, but also for his prolific output of poems, essays and novels. Something of a "hidden gem", this small, independent museum is dedicated to him—and, with its historic interiors, paintings and prints, personal effects and other exhibits—gives an impression of what it might have been like during his occupancy from 1748 to 1759. Built in 1700, this impressive period building—a rare example of its kind in the area—survived the brutal onslaught of the Blitz duri
51.51489, -0.10837 · OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage note · place page
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St Bride Printing Library
This specialist small library houses an impressive range of books on graphic design, typography, bookbinding and papermaking. The books cannot be borrowed but can be photocopied or photographed (with permission). An essential visit for any graphic design student.
51.51345, -0.10505 · OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage note · place page
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Old Bailey
This is probably the most famous criminal court in the world, and has been London's principal criminal court for centuries. It hears cases remitted to it from all over England and Wales as well as the Greater London area. The present building dates largely from 1907 (a new block was added from 1970 for more modern facilities) and stands on the site of the infamous medieval Newgate Gaol. The Central Criminal Court is of course best known today for its association with John Mortimer's Rumpole of the Bailey character, novels and television series. Daily case listings are available at The law page
51.51550, -0.10180 · OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage note · place page
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St Sepulchre-without-Newgate
Grade I listed Saxon church founded before the 12th century. The exterior was mostly constructed in the 15th century, and the interior in the 19th. The north side of the church houses a musician's chapel opened in 1955. In addition to the services, there are often evening (chargeable) concerts.
51.51662, -0.10232 · OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage note · place page
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Barts Pathology Museum
Quirky medical museum. Only open to the public for scheduled evening events.
51.51727, -0.10059 · OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage note · place page
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St Bartholomew-the-Great
Founded in 1123, by jester-turned-monk Rahere, this Norman church is one of the oldest in London. It was damaged in the Dissolution but managed to escape both the Great Fire and the Blitz. This is a Grade I listed building. Tourists are welcome when services are not in progress and are charged an admission fee (which does not apply to those coming to pray or use the café).
51.51890, -0.09970 · OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage note · place page
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