Film, Tv Location sights in London
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BBC Television Centre
If you’re interested in TV production, this is the perfect chance to visit the vast complex of studios and offices that bring the BBC’s TV programs to the world. Visit is by two-hour guided tour only and bookings two days in advance are essential (no children under nine years, nine tours Monday to Saturday). You’ll see the BBC News and Weather Centres as well as studios where shows are being made; keep your eyes peeled all the while as you’re very likely to spot a celebrity wandering around the corridors.
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St Bartholomew-the-Great
This spectacular Norman church dates from 1123, originally a part of the monastery of Augustinian Canons, but becoming the parish church of Smithfield in 1539 when King Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries. The authentic Norman arches, the weathered and blackened stone, the dark wood carvings and the low lighting lend this space an ancient calm – especially as you’ll often be the only visitor. There are historical associations with William Hogarth, who was baptised here, and with politician Benjamin Franklin, who worked on site as an apprentice printer. The church sits on the corner of the grounds of St Bart’s Hospital, on the side closest to Smithfield Market. Another se…
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