The streets of London in 2012 – early

"No, Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford."
— Samuel Johnson

London has so much life and often in the most unexpected and surprising places. In 2012 London will be host to many international guests and as Londoners we have the opportunity to play a positive and exciting part in the life of our city. 

If you are wondering where to wander on the streets of London in 2012 then consider this as an option to enjoy and pass time with friends foreign guests and dignitaries.

GET GOING EARLY 
Get into London early around sunrise, preferably on a weekend when it's quieter and take your cameras for a stroll. Outdoor photography is always better when the sun is low and London is magical when it is waking up. 

A good starting point is to travel in through Earls Court and along the Chelsea Embankment. You will have stunning views of Battersea Power Station and many Thames bridges. Cross over the Thames at Parliament Square on Westminster Bridge and pop down to the South Bank. Here you will get loads of picture perfect postcard photos as London wakes up.

Cross over the Thames again, now best on foot, on the Hungerford Bridge and wonder up into Covent Garden. If you have got up early enough you will experience some empty streets which make London a very different place to visit. Move through the streets towards St Paul's Catheral and then one final push across the Millennium Footbridge, stop in the middle for stunning views up and down the Thames.

You can then pop in to the Tate Modern cafe high above London for a well earned breakfast. Finish with a stroll back down to the South Bank and home back to bed!

Here's the route in Google Maps: The streets of London in 2012 – early



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