Category Archives: Public transport

Charing Cross

Charing Cross is essentially the centre of London. Close by is the point where all distances are measured. It’s directly across the river from Waterloo, and has platforms that extend on a bridge part way across the Thames. The bridge … Continue reading

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Waterloo/Waterloo East

Waterloo station is one of the most famous in the country, and not just for songs by The Kinks. It’s one of the busiest, if not the busiest (though Liverpool Street may contest that). You are warned. The whole area … Continue reading

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Blackfriars

Blackfriars is north of the Thames, but barely. In fact, it’s an interesting station as the platforms are on a bridge over the river and you can leave the station from either end, that is on the south bank or … Continue reading

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