Blackfriars

Blackfriars is an area of central London, which lies in the south-west corner of the City of London. The name derives from the site of a 13th century Dominican order priory situated between the River Thames and Ludgate Hill.

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London - City of London - 13th century - Dominican order - Priory - River Thames - Ludgate Hill

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The area is now the location of Blackfriars station, and forms the northern bridge-head for both Blackfriars Bridge and Blackfriars Railway Bridge. The Victoria Embankment stretches along the north bank of the river west from Blackfriars to Westminster Bridge.

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Blackfriars station - Blackfriars Bridge - Blackfriars Railway Bridge - Victoria Embankment - Westminster Bridge

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