After leaving Bloomsbury Square I decide to continue my journey via The Southbank. the most direct route will take me over Waterloo Bridge, one of the many bridges that cross the River Thames. As I approach the bridge I pass Somerset House, a place I had never heard of but I thought was worthy of a photo. It has had many uses over the years but nowadays hosts exhibitions, art and media related things. In winter it has an ice rink. It is open to the public and has featured in many films over the last 50 years https://www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/247 I continue over Waterloo Bridge, stopping to take a photo looking to the left of the bridge which has a great view, just a pity it wasn't a sunny day. Once over the bridge I go down the steps onto the Southbank and head right towards where the action is. After what seems a long walk I fancy a pint and pop into Jimmy's Popup and order a pretty decent pint of pale ale which considering the area was reasonably priced. Just opposite is the British Film Institute which I highly recommend to fans of film industry. It is a shrine to film history and shows films throughout the day, mostly of the classic variety. There is a cafe and an excellent gift shop. One of the reasons I went in was to shelter from the rain but was glad that I did. Will definitely pay another visit. After almost an hour there I head out and walk towards Westminster Bridge, passing a food stall market, the London Eye and several themed tourist attractions including Shreks Adventure, The London Dungeon, Sea Life Aquarium.
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