Old Covent Garden Chimney Stacks - London
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Norfolk12
N 51° 30.708 W 000° 07.368
30U E 699643 N 5710666
Several rows of ornate chimney's on the roof of this famous site, once the home of Covent Garden Market, now home to trendy shops bars and cafes.
Waymark Code: WM6PX7
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/05/2009
Views: 14
Covent Garden Market & Piazza
At the heart of the Covent Garden piazza lies the famous market, designed in 1632 by Inigo Jones and now visited by 30 million tourists each year.
The large glass covered building comprises several arcades of fashionable boutiques, cafés and an arts and crafts, the Apple Market.
In the open piazza jugglers, mime artists, variety acts and musicians delight and amaze the crowds.
Restaurants, cafés and bars line the piazza, offering great views of this daily spectacle.
Private or Public Property?: pubic
What material is it made from?: brick
Estimated Height of chimney (please include whether metres or feet): 4 feet approx
Type of building e.g. house, hotel etc: shopping complex
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Website with further information: [Web Link]
When was it made?: Not listed
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