DOCSLIB.ORG

The London River Park in the City of London Planning Application No.11/00505/FULEIA

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
The London River Park in the City of London Planning Application No.11/00505/FULEIA planning report PDU/2836/01 14 September, 2011 The London River Park in the City of London planning application no.11/00505/FULEIA Strategic planning application stage 1 referral (new powers) Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended); Greater London Authority Acts 1999 and 2007; Town & Country Planning (Mayor of London) Order 2008 The proposal A detailed application for the construction of two floating pontoon parks connected to the north bank of the River Thames for managed public use for a period of five years, and comprising: Seven floating pavilions for the following uses: museum, heritage, education, exhibitions, multi-use space available for public and private function/events including meetings, conferences, fashion shows, TV programmes, product launches, small concerts and exhibitions, swimming pool and associated changing facilities, and television broadcasting studios. Four access brows for access and egress to and from the north bank of the River Thames. Facilities for mooring and passenger ferries. Landscaping and lighting. Associated works. The applicant The applicant is London River Park Ltd and the architects are Gensler. Strategic issues This is a multi-purpose visitor attraction on the River Thames to complement major international events, such as the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games. The principal issues for consideration are: the acceptability of the scheme in strategic land use policy terms; the potential and strategic benefits to London’s status as a world city and global tourist attraction; and an assessment of urban design, strategic views and heritage assets of the City; inclusive design and access; its impacts on transportation, safeguarded wharves and river navigation; the energy and sustainable development provisions of the scheme; and the effectiveness of measures to reduce flood risk, adverse impacts on biodiversity, ambient noise and other environmental considerations. Recommendation That the Corporation of London be advised that while the application is generally acceptable in strategic planning terms, it does not fully comply with the London Plan for the reasons set out in paragraph 126 of this report; but that the potential remedies set out in paragraph 128 of the report could address those deficiencies. page 1 Context 1 On 5 August 2011, the Mayor of London received documents from the Corporation of London notifying him of a planning application of potential strategic importance to develop the above site for the above uses, but has opted to delegate his authority on the application to the Deputy Mayor and Chief of Staff. Under the provisions of The Town & Country Planning (Mayor of London) Order 2008 the Deputy Mayor has until 15 September 2011 to provide the Corporation with a statement setting out whether he considers that the application complies with the London Plan, and his reasons for taking that view. The Deputy Mayor may also provide other comments. This report sets out information for the Deputy Mayor’s use in deciding what decision to make. 2 The application is referable under Category 2C1 of the Schedule to the Order 2008: “Development to provide- (i) a passenger pier on the River Thames.” 3 Once the Corporation of London has resolved how to determine the application, it is required to refer it back to the Deputy Mayor for his decision as to whether to direct refusal; take it over for his own determination; or allow the Council to determine it itself. 4 The environmental information for the purposes of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 1999 has been taken into account in the consideration of this case. 5 The Deputy Mayor of London’s statement on this case will be made available on the GLA website www.london.gov.uk. Site description 6 The application relates to an area that straddles the River Thames and its northern bank, between A201 Blackfriars Bridge (some 220 metres to the west) and A100 Tower Bridge (approximately 600 metres to the east). Figure 1: Site location within the City of London. (Source: applicant’s Design & Access Statement). page 2 7 The A3211 Upper Thames Street runs from east to west to the north of the site and forms the closest section of the Transport for London Road Network (TLRN). Cannon Street is the closest section of the Strategic Road Network (SRN) approximately 260 metres to the north. This section of the River Thames is also crossed by the A300 Southwark Bridge Road and A3 London Bridge (which are also part of the TLRN). Cycle Superhighway 7 (CS7), crosses Southwark Bridge linking with the site via Upper Thames Street. Figure 2: The site and its context. (Source: applicant’s Design & Access Statement). 8 Four pedestrian access brows are proposed to link the development to the embankment- these are located by the Millennium Bridge, Southwark Bridge, London Bridge and Tower of London. Of the four access points, bus stops can be accessed within acceptable walking distance (640m). The area is well served by buses with 24 bus routes operating within close proximity of the development, with stops located on Upper Thames Street and Cannon Street. 9 Blackfriars, Cannon Street and Fenchurch street stations respectively are within 500 metres of this section of the Thames and provide access to a wide range of National Rail destinations. At various points, the site is well served by underground stations, with 8 stations in the vicinity; Mansion House (Circle Line and District Line), St Paul’s (Central Line), Blackfriars (Circle Line and District Line), Cannon Street (Circle and District lines), Monument and Bank (Central, Northern, Waterloo & City lines and the DLR), and Tower Hill/Tower Gateway (Circle, District lines and the DLR. 10 The development would be located on the River Thames, which is part of the Blue Ribbon Network and provides river transport services for people and freight. The nearest passenger piers are at Blackfriars Millennium Pier to the west and Tower Millennium Pier to the east. They provide access to scheduled river services across London provided by Thames River Taxis and Thames Clippers. The site therefore has excellent access to public transport and records a public transport accessibility level (PTAL) at an average of 6 (on a scale of 1 to 6, where 6 is classed as excellent). Details of the proposal 11 Permission is sought for the creation of two floating public parks, amounting to 1.58 hectares of publicly accessible open space, on the River Thames. The development would be page 3 constructed from 17 pontoons and 6 barges, held in place by 61 steel piles located along the length of the proposed park. 12 The two sections of the floating park would be separated to maintain mooring access to the safeguarded Walbrook Wharf, which is situated midway between the proposed sites. 13 The western (upstream) section would extend from a position east of Blackfriars Bridge to a position just downstream of Southwark Bridge, a length of 430m excluding the access brows. It would vary in width from 6m at its narrowest to 10m at its widest, and comprise an overall area of 5,580sq.m. 14 The eastern (downstream) section would be located between Cannon Street Rail Bridge and a point just east or downstream of Custom House, a length of 530m excluding the access brows. It would vary in width from 12m to 27m and comprise an overall area of 10,000sq.m. Figures 3 and 4: Landing positions for upstream and downstream locations respectively. (Source: applicant’s Design & Access Statement). 15 The development would comprise the following facilities: Seven floating pavilions, including a high-level viewing platform, for the following uses: exhibition/museum/heritage uses, which may include art or cultural exhibitions and other exhibitions sponsored by corporations to promote innovation, technology and education through visual and sensory experiences; a multi-use hall available for public and private function/events for up to 300 people, including meetings, dinners, conferences, fashion shows, TV programmes, product launches, small concerts and exhibitions; a swimming pool with retractable roof, associated changing facilities and pavilion to house an interactive sports exhibition; and Television broadcasting studios a facility for the production of television programmes. The pavilions may also be used for occasional functions in the evenings. Four access brows to facilitate pedestrian access and egress to and from the north bank of the River Thames. page 4 Facilities for mooring and for loading/unloading passenger ferries and other river craft. New pedestrian means of access and the provision of new landing points on the north bank. Associated servicing facilities. Hard and soft landscaping and lighting. The removal of obstructions, demolition, re-profiling and miscellaneous engineering and other works. All necessary piling works and siting of structures required to support the parks and fixed moorings for the pavilions and support the access brows. The siting of two Pier Master Buildings. Works to the river wall. All other associated works. 16 The western section has the highest concentration of local residents on shore and would, therefore, open later and close earlier than the eastern section. It is envisaged that the walkway of the western section would be opened to the public from 7.30am to 10.00pm; and the pavilions from 9.00am to 6.30pm. Whilst the pavilions of the western section may remain open beyond 6.30pm for special events, the intention is to ensure that they would always be closed before the walkway closes at 10.00pm. The servicing hours for this section would be 6.30pm to 7.30pm. 17 The eastern section would generally be open from 6.00am for staff and 6.30am for the public. It would close at midnight. Due to the nature of the use, the television studio may need to remain open outside of these hours.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • The Custom House
    THE CUSTOM HOUSE The London Custom House is a forgotten treasure, on a prime site on the Thames with glorious views of the river and Tower Bridge. The question now before the City Corporation is whether it should become a luxury hotel with limited public access or whether it should have a more public use, especially the magnificent 180 foot Long Room. The Custom House is zoned for office use and permission for a hotel requires a change of use which the City may be hesitant to give. Circumstances have changed since the Custom House was sold as part of a £370 million job lot of HMRC properties around the UK to an offshore company in Bermuda – a sale that caused considerable merriment among HM customs staff in view of the tax avoidance issues it raised. SAVE Britain’s Heritage has therefore worked with the architect John Burrell to show how this monumental public building, once thronged with people, can have a more public use again. SAVE invites public debate on the future of the Custom House. Re-connecting The City to the River Thames The Custom House is less than 200 metres from Leadenhall Market and the Lloyds Building and the Gherkin just beyond where high-rise buildings crowd out the sky. Who among the tens of thousands of City workers emerging from their offices in search of air and light make the short journey to the river? For decades it has been made virtually impossible by the traffic fumed canyon that is Lower Thames Street. Yet recently for several weeks we have seen a London free of traffic where people can move on foot or bike without being overwhelmed by noxious fumes.
    [Show full text]
  • Making Rail Accessible: Helping Older and Disabled Passengers
    Making Rail Accessible: Helping Older and Disabled Passengers Valid from May 2016 Contents Page Introduction 2 About our services Policy Summary 4 Passenger Assistance 5-6 Turn Up and Go 7 Ramps Journeys with multiple operators Changes to facilities 8 Alternative accessible transport 9 Passenger Information Tickets and fares 10 At our stations 11-15 Station Entrance Aural and visual information Information points and displays Ticket machines Ticket Gates Luggage Left Luggage Ramps for boarding and alighting trains Facilities provided by third parties Aural and visual information On our trains 16-17 Seats on our trains Wheelchairs and Scooters Information about our trains Making Connections 18-19 Connection with other train services Intermodal connections Disruption to facilities and services Contact us 20 Station accessibility and key features 21-25 Route map 26 Introduction Welcome to Making rail accessible: helping older and disabled passengers. This guide provides information to help older or disabled passengers plan their journey with c2c, and makes up one half of our Disabled People’s Protection Policy (DPPP). The other half is called Making rail accessible: guide to policies and practices, which sets out c2c’s policies and strategies relating to accessibility. You can find Making rail accessible: helping older and disabled passengers in leaflet racks at all c2c stations, at the ticket office at other stations where c2c trains call, and on our website (in both PDF and Word formats). You can request a copy of either document from our Customer Relations team, who will send one within seven working days. About our services c2c operate passenger trains between London Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness, calling at intermediate stations via Basildon, Tilbury Town and Grays.
    [Show full text]
  • Central London Bus and Walking Map Key Bus Routes in Central London
    General A3 Leaflet v2 23/07/2015 10:49 Page 1 Transport for London Central London bus and walking map Key bus routes in central London Stoke West 139 24 C2 390 43 Hampstead to Hampstead Heath to Parliament to Archway to Newington Ways to pay 23 Hill Fields Friern 73 Westbourne Barnet Newington Kentish Green Dalston Clapton Park Abbey Road Camden Lock Pond Market Town York Way Junction The Zoo Agar Grove Caledonian Buses do not accept cash. Please use Road Mildmay Hackney 38 Camden Park Central your contactless debit or credit card Ladbroke Grove ZSL Camden Town Road SainsburyÕs LordÕs Cricket London Ground Zoo Essex Road or Oyster. Contactless is the same fare Lisson Grove Albany Street for The Zoo Mornington 274 Islington Angel as Oyster. Ladbroke Grove Sherlock London Holmes RegentÕs Park Crescent Canal Museum Museum You can top up your Oyster pay as Westbourne Grove Madame St John KingÕs TussaudÕs Street Bethnal 8 to Bow you go credit or buy Travelcards and Euston Cross SadlerÕs Wells Old Street Church 205 Telecom Theatre Green bus & tram passes at around 4,000 Marylebone Tower 14 Charles Dickens Old Ford Paddington Museum shops across London. For the locations Great Warren Street 10 Barbican Shoreditch 453 74 Baker Street and and Euston Square St Pancras Portland International 59 Centre High Street of these, please visit Gloucester Place Street Edgware Road Moorgate 11 PollockÕs 188 TheobaldÕs 23 tfl.gov.uk/ticketstopfinder Toy Museum 159 Russell Road Marble Museum Goodge Street Square For live travel updates, follow us on Arch British
    [Show full text]
  • Opportunities
    Thomas More opportunities Square An early opportunity to participate in the transformation of Thomas More Square Thomas More Square Rubbing shoulders with the luxury yachts and ocean going cruisers berthed in St Katharine Docks, Thomas More Square is the perfect opportunity to be part of a business village well adapted for today’s key occupiers, and the next generation’s high tech business suppliers. 1 7 8 9 13 12 Thomas 3 10 More 11 15 16 Square 6 River Thames 4 2 1 5 More central 14 1 Canary Wharf 2 Wapping Station 3 Shadwell Station 4 St Katharine Docks 5 Butler’s Wharf 6 Tower of London 7 Shoreditch High Street Station 8 Spitalfields 9 Liverpool Street Station 10 Bank Station 11 Lloyd’s of London 12 Aldgate Station 13 Aldgate East Station 14 London Bridge Station 15 Tower Hill Station 16 Tower Gateway Station 2 3 More to offer View West Butler’s Wharf St Katharine Docks Tower Bridge The Shard London Eye Tower of London 20 Fenchurch Street Lloyd’s 30 St Mary Axe Heron Tower Broadgate Tower Battersea The Leadenhall Power Station Westminster Building 7 8 9 13 12 Thomas 3 10 More 11 15 16 Square 6 River Thames 4 2 1 5 central 14 1 Canary Wharf 2 Wapping Station 3 Shadwell Station 4 St Katharine Docks 5 Butler’s Wharf 6 Tower of London 7 Shoreditch High Street Station 8 Spitalfields 9 Liverpool Street Station 10 Bank Station 11 Lloyd’s of London 12 Aldgate Station 13 Aldgate East Station 14 London Bridge Station 15 Tower Hill Station 16 Tower Gateway Station 3 1 2 3 More to explore Amenities & Neighbours The Thomas More Square development provides you 4 with an opportunity to be part of a vibrant office environment with a varied and exciting mix of amenities.
    [Show full text]
  • Thames Path Walk Section 2 North Bank Albert Bridge to Tower Bridge
    Thames Path Walk With the Thames on the right, set off along the Chelsea Embankment past Section 2 north bank the plaque to Victorian engineer Sir Joseph Bazalgette, who also created the Victoria and Albert Embankments. His plan reclaimed land from the Albert Bridge to Tower Bridge river to accommodate a new road with sewers beneath - until then, sewage had drained straight into the Thames and disease was rife in the city. Carry on past the junction with Royal Hospital Road, to peek into the walled garden of the Chelsea Physic Garden. Version 1 : March 2011 The Chelsea Physic Garden was founded by the Worshipful Society of Start: Albert Bridge (TQ274776) Apothecaries in 1673 to promote the study of botany in relation to medicine, Station: Clippers from Cadogan Pier or bus known at the time as the "psychic" or healing arts. As the second-oldest stops along Chelsea Embankment botanic garden in England, it still fulfils its traditional function of scientific research and plant conservation and undertakes ‘to educate and inform’. Finish: Tower Bridge (TQ336801) Station: Clippers (St Katharine’s Pier), many bus stops, or Tower Hill or Tower Gateway tube Carry on along the embankment passed gracious riverside dwellings that line the route to reach Sir Christopher Wren’s magnificent Royal Hospital Distance: 6 miles (9.5 km) Chelsea with its famous Chelsea Pensioners in their red uniforms. Introduction: Discover central London’s most famous sights along this stretch of the River Thames. The Houses of Parliament, St Paul’s The Royal Hospital Chelsea was founded in 1682 by King Charles II for the Cathedral, Tate Modern and the Tower of London, the Thames Path links 'succour and relief of veterans broken by age and war'.
    [Show full text]
  • Gun Carriage Mews GUN CARRIAGE MEWS
    Gun Carriage Mews GUN CARRIAGE MEWS A COLLECTION OF 12 BEAUTIFULLY TRANSFORMED, CONTEMPORARY APARTMENTS WITHIN A METICULOUSLY REFURBISHED GRADE II LISTED BUILDING. CONTENTS Location ..............................................................................4 Royal Borough of Greenwich ......................................6 Facilities and Outdoor Spaces ....................................8 First Rate Amenities .................................................... 10 Site Plan ............................................................................ 12 Introducing the Heritage Quarter ......................... 14 Superior Specifications .............................................. 17 Accommodation Schedule and Floor plans ...... 20 Berkeley - Designed for life ....................................... 38 1 WELCOME TO ROYAL ARSENAL RIVERSIDE Rich in history, Royal Arsenal Riverside offers unique surroundings with carefully renovated historic Grade I & II listed buildings, blending seamlessly with modern architecture. With a flourishing community and impeccable connections, this destination offers the ideal London riverside lifestyle. 3 Computer enhanced image is indicative only A UNIQUE LONDON PLACES OF INTEREST SOUTHWARK GREENWICH 1. London Bridge Station 15. Cutty Sark 2. The Shard 16. The Royal Naval College RIVERSIDE LOCATION 3. City Hall 17. National Maritime Museum 18. Royal Observatory THE CITY 19. The O2 4. Monument 20. Emirates Air Line 5. 30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin) IN ADDITION TO THE FORTHCOMING CROSSRAIL STATION, ROYAL
    [Show full text]
  • Tfl Interchange Signs Standard
    Transport for London Interchange signs standard Issue 5 MAYOR OF LONDON Transport for London 1 Interchange signs standard Contents 1 Introduction 3 Directional signs and wayfinding principles 1.1 Types of interchange sign 3.1 Directional signing at Interchanges 1.2 Core network symbols 3.2 Directional signing to networks 1.3 Totem signs 3.3 Incorporating service information 1.3 Horizontal format 3.4 Wayfinding sequence 1.4 Network identification within interchanges 3.5 Accessible routes 1.5 Pictograms 3.6 Line diagrams – Priciples 3.7 Line diagrams – Line representation 3.8 Line diagrams – Symbology 3.9 Platform finders Specific networks : 2 3.10 Platform confirmation signs National Rail 2.1 3.11 Platform station names London Underground 2.2 3.12 Way out signs Docklands Light Railway 2.3 3.13 Multiple exits London Overground 2.4 3.14 Linking with Legible London London Buses 2.5 3.15 Exit guides 2.6 London Tramlink 3.16 Exit guides – Decision points 2.7 London Coach Stations 3.17 Exit guides on other networks 2.8 London River Services 3.18 Signing to bus services 2.9 Taxis 3.19 Signing to bus services – Route changes 2.10 Cycles 3.20 Viewing distances 3.21 Maintaining clear sightlines 4 References and contacts Interchange signing standard Issue 5 1 Introduction Contents Good signing and information ensure our customers can understand Londons extensive public transport system and can make journeys without undue difficulty and frustruation. At interchanges there may be several networks, operators and line identities which if displayed together without consideration may cause confusion for customers.
    [Show full text]
  • London Brochure.Pub
    Tiffany Circle International Weekend Friday 28 February – Sunday 02 March 2014 London, United Kingdom Welcome It is with great joy that we welcome you to the UK to meet with the members of the UK Tiffany Circle, and to cement the bonds among the Circles from all over the world. We hope you have an enjoyable visit to the UK. As many of you are extending your visit to take in what London has to offer, we have put together this guide of our recommended activities. It contains a list of the most famous restaurants, where to go for afternoon tea, and some of the most popular and world renowned art galleries and museums. London is also home to the West End and many famous theatre venues, so these are included here with information about what shows will be on during your stay. We do hope this guide is useful and will whet your appetite for your upcoming visit. Welcome 2 West End shows 17 Schedule of events 3 West End shows map 18 Welcome to London 4 Restaurants 19 Travel to and from Heathrow 5 Restaurants map 20 Map of area around the Savoy 6 Bars 21 Travel within London 7 Bars map 22 Seeing London 8 Afternoon Tea 23 London Underground map 9 Afternoon Tea map 24 The Savoy 10 Attractions 25 Museums 11 Attractions map 26 Museums map 12 Shopping and spas 27 Art galleries 13 Shopping map 28 Art galleries map 14 Spas map 29 Theatres 15 Day trips 30 Theatres map 16 Day trips map 31 Links, contact and thank you 32 2 Schedule of Events Monday-Thursday, February 24-27: Guests begin to arrive in London and check in to the Savoy.
    [Show full text]
  • All You Need to Know About the Coca-Cola London Eye
    All you need to know about the Coca-Cola London Eye Conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects. Operated by London Eye Management Services Limited, a Merlin Entertainments PLC. ‘Coca-Cola’, the Dynamic Ribbon Device and the design of the ‘Coca-Cola Contour Bottle’ are registered trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company. Contents 3/ Discover the world of London’s 21st century landmark 4/ Now 5/ The vision 6/ A feat of design and engineering 7/ Coca-Cola Great Britain 8/ Impressive facts and figures 9/ Big impressions count 10/ The London Eye River Cruise 11/ Experience the London Eye online 11/ Filming and photography 12/ The London Eye – a positive impact on the community 13/ Fireworks 14/ 4D Cinema Experience 15/ Merlin Entertainments 16/ Useful information Discover the world of London’s 21st century landmark Who would have thought that such a simple idea could be so stunningly successful? The world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel at 135m high and sat proud on the banks of the River Thames offers 360 degree, breathtaking views across London. But there’s much, much more to the London Eye than its views and engineering. It plays an integral role in the community, has become an internationally recognised symbol for London, a hugely popular filming location and is also a unique venue for corporate events, launches and entertainment. A source of pride for the whole country as well as the capital, the London Eye is the most distinctive addition to the world’s greatest city this century, loved by Britons and tourists alike.
    [Show full text]
  • Travel in London, Report 3 I
    Transport for London Transport for London for Transport Travel in London Report 3 Travel in London Report 3 MAYOR OF LONDON Transport for London ©Transport for London 2010 All rights reserved. Reproduction permitted for research, private study and internal circulation within an organisation. Extracts may be reproduced provided the source is acknowledged. Disclaimer This publication is intended to provide accurate information. However, TfL and the authors accept no liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions or for any damage or loss arising from use of the information provided. Overview .......................................................................................................... 1 1. Introduction ........................................................................................ 27 1.1 Travel in London report 3 ............................................................................ 27 1.2 The Mayor of London’s transport strategy .................................................. 27 1.3 The monitoring regime for the Mayor’s Transport Strategy ......................... 28 1.4 The MTS Strategic Outcome Indicators ....................................................... 28 1.5 Treatment of MTS Strategic Outcome Indicators in this report ................... 31 1.6 Relationship to other Transport for London (TfL) and Greater London Authority (GLA) Group publications ............................................................ 32 1.7 Contents of this report ..............................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Docklands Revitalisation of the Waterfront
    Docklands Revitalisation of the Waterfront 1. Introduction 2. The beginning of Docklands 2.1. London’s first port 2.2. The medieval port 2.3. London’s Port trough the ages 3. The end of the harbour 4. The Revitalisation 4.1. Development of a new quarter 4.2. New Infrastructure 5. The result 6. Criticism 7. Sources 1. Introduction Docklands is the semi-official name for an area in east London. It is composed of parts of the boroughs of Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Newham and Greenwich. Docklands is named after docks of the London port which had been in this area for centuries. Between 1960 and 1980, all of London's docks were closed, because of the invention of the container system of cargo transportation. For this system the docks were too small. Consequently London had a big area of derelict land which should be used on new way. The solution was to build up a new quarter with flats, offices and shopping malls. Map with 4 the parts of London Docklands and surrounding boroughs (Source: Wikipedia.org) 2. The beginning of Docklands 2.1. London’s first port Within the Roman Empire which stretched from northern Africa to Scotland and from Spain to Turkey, Londinium (London) became an important centre of communication, administration and redistribution. The most goods and people that came to Britain passed through Londinium. Soon this harbour became the busiest place of whole Londinium. On the river a harbour developed were the ships from the west countries and ships from overseas met. 2.2. The medieval port From 1398 the mayor of London was responsible for conserving the river Thames.
    [Show full text]
  • E Guide the Travel Guide with Its Own Website
    Londonwww.elondon.dk.com e guide the travel guide with its own website always up-to-date d what’s happening now London e guide In style • In the know • Online www.elondon.dk.com Produced by Blue Island Publishing Contributors Jonathan Cox, Michael Ellis, Andrew Humphreys, Lisa Ritchie Photographer Max Alexander Reproduced in Singapore by Colourscan Printed and bound in Singapore by Tien Wah Press First published in Great Britain in 2005 by Dorling Kindersley Limited 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL Reprinted with revisions 2006 Copyright © 2005, 2006 Dorling Kindersley Limited, London A Penguin Company All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the copyright owner. A CIP catalogue record is available from the British Library. ISBN 1 4053 1401 X ISBN 978 1 40531 401 5 The information in this e>>guide is checked annually. This guide is supported by a dedicated website which provides the very latest information for visitors to London; please see pages 6–7 for the web address and password. Some information, however, is liable to change, and the publishers cannot accept responsibility for any consequences arising from the use of this book, nor for any material on third party websites, and cannot guarantee that any website address in this book will be a suitable source of travel information. We value the views and suggestions of our readers very highly. Please write to: Publisher, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, Dorling Kindersley, 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL, Great Britain.
    [Show full text]