0.11b a map of the square

I found this map on the website http://mappery.com/ , and also http://mappery.com/city-maps-London, and http://mappery.com/Trafalgar-Square-Map.

What I like about this map is that it shows, in a general way, the roads into the neighbourhoods that surround the great square. It also offers some very practical information. There are many things missing, such as public washrooms, and the coffee shop that are located on the north side of the main plaza, in the heart of the Square. An important 'Legend' omission is that the little red dots represent bus stops. to get details, check TFL area map pdf; http://www.journeyplanner.org/Download/EnvMaps/tfl/TK_CharingCross.pdf

0.6 The Northeast Corner above Trafalgar Square

St. Martin’s Place is one of my favorite little gateways in London. It is here, around the corner from the National Gallery, that you find the National; Portrait Gallery, a true treasure trove of fascinating stories, and true historic tales. But there is much much more. Here the noise and exhaust from the incredibly busy Charing Cross Road seems muted in the shade of tall Plane trees, and the dynamic atmosphere as one walks past the open spaces of Trafalgar Square, into the warren of alleys and Streets stretching between Soho and Covent Garden. It is in these passages, courts and places that so many book stalls give this the air of an intellectual haven, despite the density of Theatres, pubs, crass souvenir shops and fast food joints. But what gives me a magical feeling, are the to monuments, first, in the centre of St Martins Place, the grand edifice memorializing Edith Cavell is one of so many tributes that stand throughout Westminster. Take a moment to educate yourself. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edith_Cavell . This is an open space, and the benches here do well on a sunny day.

A second monument, to Sir Henry Irving, can be found around the corner, (counterclockwise around the National Gallery/National Portrait Gallery Complex), off Charing Cross Road at Irving Street, near Orange Street, http://www.theirvingsociety.org.uk/memorial.htm . This is a Shady place, and worth the walk, on rare hot summer days in London.

It is from this location that one can look north, through so many book shops, towards Seven Tottenham Court Road, and further, to Mornington Crescent, and Camden Town, beyond, or look west, towards Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus.

But for the purpose of this exercise, look southeast from the Cavell memorial, for St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields Church, and the glass cylinder entry of the new plaza.

The Cylinder is the new entrance to the church’s crypt, but the Church is most worthy of a visit. Check the website… http://www2.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/page/home/home.html… and find tabs for ‘church’, ‘café’, ‘music’, ‘visiting’, ‘hiring spaces’, ‘building’, ‘Christmas appeal’, ‘Chinese’, and ‘about us’. There is also a column on the right showing each day’s schedule. This is a very ‘happening’ place.

The music of this place can not be described in words. Check the music tab on the website, then plan a visit. It is a great way to spend part of a day.

cheers

04 c The Bus Stops around Trafalgar Square

Bus Stops

There are 20 stops organized around Trafalgar Square, (it takes that many to handle the traffic demands).

Some routes can be accessed at more than one stop.

Check this URL for map and details.

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/maps/buses/pdf/trafalgarsquare-2262.pdf

or

http://journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk/im/SI-T.html

each letter represents a stop, with that name.

A, on Cockspur Street, eastbound, by Texas Embassy,

(there is a ‘Stop A’ on Strand, several blocks east of Trafalgar Square across from the Savoy Hotel, part of the Aldwych stop list).

3, to Crystal Palace, from Oxford Circus, (1^st stop).

12, (24 hr.), to Dulwich, from Oxford Circus, (1^st stop).

88, (24hr)., Clapham Common , to from Camden Town, (1^st stop).

159, to Streatham, from Marble Arch,

453, (24 hr.), to Deptford Broadway, via Westminster Bridge, from Marylebone,

B, on Cockspur Street, eastbound, by Canada House

6, (24 hr.), to Aldych, from Willesden, (1^st stop).

9, to Aldwych, from Hammersmith, (1^st stop).

13, to Aldwych, from Golders Green, (1^st stop).

15, to Blackwall, from Paddington Basin, (1^st stop).

23, (24 hr.), to Liverpool Station, from Westbourne Park, (1^st stop).

139, (24 hr.), to Waterloo, from West Hampstead, via OC & Aldwych

C, on Trafalgar Square, northbound, on the east side of the Square, across from South Africa House.

24, (24 hr.), to Hampstead Heath, from Pimlico,

29, to Wood Green (starts from here)

176, (24 hr.), to Tottenham Court rd., from Penge, via Waterloo Bridge,

D, on Trafalgar Square, southbound on the east side, in front of South Africa House

24, (24 hr.), to Pimlico, from Hampstead Heath, (1^st stop).

E, on Strand, Eastbound, just past Trafalgar Square.

6, (24 hr.), to Aldwych, from Willesden, (2^nd stop).

9, to Aldwych, from Hammersmith, (2^nd stop).

13, to Aldwych, from Golders Green, (2^nd stop).

87, to Aldwych, from Wandsworth,

F, , on Strand, Eastbound, second stand past Trafalgar Square.

11, to Liverpool Street, from Fulham Broadway,

15, to Blackwall, from Paddington Basin, (2^nd stop).

23, (24 hr.), to Liverpool Station, from Westbourne Park, (2^nd stop).

91, to Crouch End, northbound, 2^nd stop.

G, on Duncannon Street, westbound, near south east corner of Church.

139, (24 hr.), to Waterloo, from West Hampstead, via OC & Aldwych

176, (24 hr.), to Penge, via Waterloo Bridge, from Tottenham Court rd.

H, on Strand, in front of Charing Cross Station/Hotel.

6, (24 hr.), to Willesden from Adwych, (2^nd stop).

9, to Hammersmith, from Aldwych, (2^nd stop).

13, to Golders Green, from Aldwych, (2^nd stop).

15, to Paddington Basin, from Blackwall, (2^nd stop).

23, (24 hr.), to Westbourne Park, from Liverpool Station, (2^nd stop).

139, (24 hr.), to West Hampstead, from Waterloo, via OC & Aldwych, (2^nd stop).

176, (24 hr.), to Tottenham Court rd., from Penge, via Waterloo Bridge,

J, on Strand, a couple of blocks east of Villiers Street.

6, (24 hr.), to Willesden from Adwych, (1^st stop).

9, to Hammersmith, from Aldwych, (1^st stop).

11, to Fulham Broadway, from Liverpool Street, (1^st stop).

13, to Golders Green, from Aldwych, (1^st stop).

15, to Paddington Basin, from Blackwall, (1^st stop).

23, (24 hr.), to Westbourne Park, from Liverpool Station, (1^st stop).

87, to Wandsworth, from Aldwych, (1^st stop).

139, (24 hr.), to West Hampstead, from Waterloo, via OC & Aldwych, (1^st stop).

176, (24 hr.), to Tottenham Court rd., from Penge, via Waterloo Bridge,

K, on Strand, Westbound, just before Trafalgar Square.

11, to Fulham Broadway, from Liverpool Street, (2^nd stop).

87, to Wandsworth, from Aldwych, (2^nd stop).

M, on Whitehall, southbound, just past Trafalgar Square.

3, to Crystal Palace, from Oxford Circus, (2^nd stop).

159, to Streatham, from Marble Arch,

N, on Whitehall, southbound, second stand past Trafalgar Square.

11, to Fulham Broadway, from Liverpool Street, (3^rd stop).

24, (24 hr.), to Pimlico, from Hampstead Heath, (2^nd stop).

87, to Wandsworth, from Aldwych, (3^rd stop).

88, (24hr)., Clapham Common , to from Camden Town,

P, on Whitehall, southbound, third stand past Trafalgar Square.

12, (24 hr.), to Dulwich, from Oxford Circus, (2^nd stop).

53, (24 hr.), (starts from here)

453, (24 hr.), to Deptford Broadway, via Westminster Bridge, from Marylebone,

S, on Cockspur, westbound, across from Canada House, just past Trafalgar Square.

9, to Hammersmith, from Aldwych, (3^rd stop).

T, on Cockspur Street, westbound, across from Texas Embassy, second stand past Trafalgar Square.

3, Oxford Circus

6, (24 hr.), to Willesden from Adwych, (3^rd stop).

12, (24 hr.), to Oxford Circus, from Dulwich,

13, to Golders Green, from Aldwych, (3^rd stop).

15, to Paddington Basin, from Blackwall, (3^rd stop).

23, (24 hr.), to Westbourne Park, from Liverpool Station, (3^rd stop).

88, (24 hr.), to Camden Town, from Clapham Common, (2^nd stop).

139, (24 hr.), to West Hampstead, from Waterloo, via OC & Aldwych, (3^rd stop).

159, to Marble Arch, from Streatham

453, (24 hr.), to Marylebone, from Deptford Broadway, via Westminster Bridge,

U, on Embankment, eastbound,

388, (starts from here). To Hackney Wick, via Bank

W, on Northumberland, southeast bound, just past Trafalgar Square.

X, on Northumberland, northwest bound, just before Trafalgar Square.

91, to Crouch End, northbound, (starts from here).

Y, on Embankment, westbound,

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Z, on Pall Mall eastbound

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These Bus Routes take you to nearly every corner of London, and for the distant places not directly available, one connection should do the trick.

3, 2 stops southbound, one stop northbound.

6, 3 stops northbound, 2 stops eastbound.

9, 3 stops westbound, 2 stops eastbound.

11, 3 stops westbound, one stop eastbound

12, 2 stops southbound, one stop northbound.

13, 3 stops westbound, 2 stops eastbound.

15, 2 stops eastbound, 3 stops going Northwest

23, (24 hr.), 2 stops eastbound, 3 stops going Northwest

24, (24 hr.), one stop going Northeast, 2 stops southbound

29, starts at C

53, (24 hr.), starts at P

87, one stop eastbound, three stops going Southwest,

88, (24 hr.), one stop northbound, two stops southbound.

91, starts at X, 2^nd stop at F

139, (24 hr.), 2 stops going SE, 3 stops going NW

159, one stop westbound, two stops southbound.

176, (24 hr.), one stop southbound, three stops northbound.

388, starts at U

453, (24 hr.), one northbound, two stops going SE

Check your local bus map and see if any of these routes are located near you. If not, check the Journey planner, (http://journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk/user/XSLT_TRIP_REQUEST2?language=en ), for the easiest connection.

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extra notes

6, 9, 13, 87, all going to Aldwych

15 and 23 have similar stops thru the core.

11 also has similar stops with 23, east of Traflagar, and all the way to LSS with 15

24 and 29 have similar stops between here and Camden Town.

24, from Pink Floyd to Camden Town, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Buses_route_24

The Bus Centres around Trafalgar Square are…

Aldwych, from where… Holborn, Mansion House, Bank, from where…

& Waterloo Rd.. from where…

Parliament Square, from where… Victoria Stn,

PC, from where… HPC, and OC, from where… MA

TCR

Why are there 10 route stops at ‘T’ and only one at ‘S’

Are there any actual stops at Y and Z ?