BBC Lonely Planet Audio Walking Tours London Covent Garden

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Welcome to Covent Garden, the main stage in London's teeming theatre. In the company of Nina Toussaint-White, you'll explore its rich history, winding streets and celebrated landmarks, and walk in the footsteps of artistic and literary greats. Stroll around Bow St, where Oliver Cromwell once lived and England's first police, the Bow Street Runners, were based - and don't miss the magnificent Royal Opera House, a paradise for opera and ballet lovers. Soak up the atmosphere in bustling Covent Garden, once a busy fruit and vegetable market: shop, people-watch or simply enjoy the street theatre. And take a moment to escape the crowds in the peaceful garden of historic St Paul's Church. Discover the official, exact centre of London: iconic Trafalgar Square, with its statues, plinths and fountains. And why not visit the National Gallery - with over 2,300 works by artists such as Michelangelo, Van Gogh and Renoir, it's a feast for the eyes: and it's free! Explore some of London's most famous streets: Bedford St, Garrick St, and The Strand - home to Somerset House, the Savoy Hotel and renowned restaurant Simpsons in the Strand. And there's one street you'll certainly not want to miss: Buckingham St. If you walk to the end of the road, you might see a certain famous resident...