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Come along on a cool London adventure where we’re hunting down the Fleet River !
It used to be a big deal, running all over town from Hampstead Heath to the Thames. But now, it’s hiding underground like a secret agent in Victorian sewer tunnels. Sneaky, right?
But guess what? If you’re smart like us, you can still catch it peeking out in a few spots! Let’s start at Hampstead Heath, where the river used to hang out in a place called Hatchett’s Bottom. Now it’s all fancy and peaceful, but if you know where to look, you’ll find a pond where the Fleet likes to come out and play.
Then there’s Fleet Road, dropping hints like breadcrumbs. But watch out, because things get mysterious! We’re switching sides, detective-style, and heading to Angler’s Lane, where people used to fish and hang out by the river.
And hey, ever heard of Quinn’s pub? Something magical happens there—it’s where two parts of the Fleet meet up, like a secret handshake.
Now, here’s where the real detective work begins. Outside the Prince Albert pub, there’s a mysterious drain cover. Who knows what secrets it’s hiding? Maybe if you listen closely, you’ll hear the river whispering secrets.
Next stop: under Regent’s Canal, where the Fleet plays hide-and-seek. But don’t worry, we’ll find it again, like a game of hide-and-seek with a river!
Follow the clues to Ray Street, where the Fleet disappears again. But keep your eyes peeled—there are secret grates hiding the river beneath. It’s like stepping into a time machine to the days of old London.
And how about Saffron Hill? That’s where the Fleet says goodbye to daylight and goes underground for good. But don’t be sad, because there’s a cool drain cover that lets you peek into its hidden world. Plus, there’s a rumor about Victorian villains—it’s like stepping into a mystery novel!
Even though you can’t see the Fleet from Holborn Viaduct, you can feel its presence all around. And at Ludgate Circus, there’s a rumor about a pub with a secret glass floor showing the Fleet flowing below. Spooky, right?
Our adventure ends at Blackfriars Bridge, where the Fleet meets the Thames. It might be hiding now, but it’s a reminder of London’s hidden treasures and secret stories just waiting to be discovered.
