Londonist: Time Machine

Londonist: Time Machine

An Historic Walk Along the North Bank of the Thames

A route that wasn't possible a few weeks ago...

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Matt Brown
Feb 11, 2026
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For the first time in London’s history, it’s possible to walk along the north bank of the Thames, from the Houses of Parliament to the Tower of London, without straying more than a few paces from the river.

It’s been made possible by the January 2026 opening of the Bazalgette Embankment near Blackfriars Bridge, more on which later.

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