A walk around Clerkenwell
A wintery amble around the ran drenched streets of Clerkenwell
(Photos/words © urban75, 16th January, 2007)
After walking from Moorgate to a meeting near Old Street, I decided to go for a stroll around Clerkenwell, taking in Smithfield Market and Red Cow Yard. Here's some pics...
![A walk aroud Clerkenwell, January, 2007](images/jan-2007-01.jpg)
Curiously entitled development in Clerkenwell.
![Pardon Street, Clerkenwell, borough of Islington, London EC1V January, 2007](images/jan-2007-03.jpg)
Another odd name, Pardon Street.
![Eagle Court, Clerkenwell, borough of Islington, London January, 2007](images/jan-2007-04.jpg)
Disused building, Eagle Court.
![Eagle Court, Clerkenwell, borough of Islington, London January, 2007](images/jan-2007-05.jpg)
Clerkenwell Green, with the 1792 St James' church in the background.
![Jerusalem Tavern in Clerkenwell, borough of Islington, London January, 2007](images/jan-2007-06.jpg)
The Jerusalem Tavern in Clerkenwell is named after the Priory of St. John of Jerusalem, and has close links with Samuel Johnson, William Hogarth, Oliver Goldsmith, David Garrick and Handel.
![Steps to nowhere, St James' church., Clerkenwell, borough of Islington, London January, 2007](images/jan-2007-07.jpg)
Steps to nowhere, St James' church.
![Equestrian statue of Prince Albert doffing his hat the City, Holborn, London January, 2007](images/jan-2007-08.jpg)
Heading into central London, just past Holborn Viaduct, you can see this equestrian statue of Prince Albert doffing his hat the City.
![Staple Inn, Holborn, London January, 2007](images/jan-2007-09.jpg)
Just behind the attractive timbered Staple Inn is this quiet courtyard.
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