Paul's walk, London

Name: Paul's walk
Address: London, United Kingdom

#485 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

Paul's walk in Elizabethan and early Stuart London was the name given to the central nave of Old St Paul's Cathedral, where people walked up and down in search of the latest news. At the time, St. Paul's was the centre of the London grapevine. "News-mongers", as they were called, gathered there to pass on the latest news and gossip, at a time before the first newspapers. Those who visited the cathedral to keep up with the news were known as "Paul's-walkers". ()

Coordinates: 51°30'48"N, 0°5'47"W

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City of London (Bread Street)London United Kingdom

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Paul's walk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Paul's Cathedral, One New Change, Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice, St Mary-le-Bow.

~420 ftW
Iconic cathedral's churchyard and garden
St Paul's Cathedral, London
3 min walk • St. Paul's Cathedral is an iconic feature of the London skyline and a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. Consecrated in 1708, this architectural masterpiece is the work of Sir Christopher Wren, who was commissioned to rebuild the church after the Great...
~110 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre, View point
One New Change, London
1 min walk • One New Change is a modernist gem nestled in the historic heart of London, England. This sleek shopping centre, opened in 2010, offers a distinctive blend of high-end retail shops, eclectic dining options, and a unique vantage point for some of the city's most iconic...
~1310 ftN
Memorial
Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice, London
7 min walk • Nestled within the heart of London’s bustling metropolis lies a poignant tribute to extraordinary valor, the Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice. This understated yet powerful landmark is located in Postman's Park, a tranquil oasis amidst the city's dynamic energy.
~680 ftE
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Mary-le-Bow, London
4 min walk • St Mary-le-Bow is a church of Saxon origins, with a Norman crypt, that was rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666 by Sir Christopher Wren in the City of London on the main east–west thoroughfare, Cheapside.
~810 ftNW
Square
Paternoster Square, London
4 min walk • Paternoster Square is an urban development, owned by the Mitsubishi Estate Co. next to St Paul's Cathedral in the City of London. The area, which takes its name from Paternoster Row, once centre of the London publishing trade, was devastated by aerial bombardment in The Blitz during the Second World War.
~480 ftSW
Memorial
National Firefighters Memorial, London
3 min walk • The National Firefighters Memorial is a memorial composed of three bronze statues depicting firefighters in action at the height of the Blitz.
~790 ftW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Queen Anne, London
4 min walk • A statue of Queen Anne is installed in the forecourt outside the west front of St Paul's Cathedral, in London, United Kingdom. It became a Grade II listed building in 1972.
~1370 ftE
Archaeological site, Ancient Roman architecture
London Mithraeum, London
7 min walk • The London Mithraeum, also known as the Temple of Mithras, Walbrook, is a Roman mithraeum that was discovered in Walbrook, a street in the City of London, during a building's construction in 1954.
~1240 ftSE
Church, Baroque architecture
St Michael Paternoster Royal, London
6 min walk • St Michael Paternoster Royal is a church in the City of London. The original building, which was first recorded in the 13th century, was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666. The church was rebuilt under the aegis of Sir Christopher Wren. However St Michael's was severely damaged during the London Blitz in the Second World War.
~1200 ftNE
Vernacular architecture, Georgian architecture, City hall
Guildhall, London
6 min walk • Guildhall is a municipal building in the Moorgate area of the City of London, England. It is off Gresham and Basinghall streets, in the wards of Bassishaw and Cheap.
~1250 ftW
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Martin, London
7 min walk • St Martin, Ludgate, also known as St Martin within Ludgate, is an Anglican church on Ludgate Hill in the ward of Farringdon, in the City of London. The church is of medieval origin, but the present building dates from 1677 to 1684 and was designed by Sir Christopher Wren.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Paul's walk?

Nearby attractions include One New Change, London (1 min walk), St Paul's Cathedral, London (3 min walk), Minor Canons of St Paul's, London (3 min walk), St Nicholas Cole Abbey, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Paul's walk by public transport?

The nearest stations to Paul's walk:

Bus

St Paul's Churchyard • Lines: 26, N26 (2 min walk)
Bread Street • Lines: 25, 8, N242, N25, N8 (3 min walk)

Metro

Mansion House • Lines: Circle, District (4 min walk)
St. Paul's • Lines: Central (5 min walk)

Ferry

Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (7 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (9 min walk)

Train

Bank (8 min walk)
London Cannon Street (9 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (10 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (25 min walk)