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You don’t need the countryside to enjoy a good winter walk and a cosy pub. This

meander along the Thames takes you through the heart of London – from famous

landmarks of Westminster and the South Bank to the less-frequented backstreets of

Wapping. In summer, the streets can be full of tourists, but riverside paths offer a refuge

and are especially peaceful in winter.

Start at Westminster Bridge and follow the walkway east along the south bank of the

Thames. The London Eye, Southbank Centre, Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe are

just some of the icons you stroll past, while river views to St Paul’s and the grand

buildings on the north bank are among the finest in London. After two miles, after

passing under London Bridge almost without noticing, is Tower Bridge, a fabulous

example of Victorian engineering, drama and style. Cross the bridge and follow the

embankment walkway downstream (now with the river on your right). Within a few

hundred yards, the path turns into St Katharine Docks. Beyond here, the walkway

follows the river again and soon reaches Hermitage Community Moorings, where a

collection of vessels is moored. The route keeps heading in the same direction,

sometimes next to the river, at other times ducking inland to follow cobbled streets

between former warehouses now converted to flats and offices. Look out for signposts

indicating the Thames Path – you’re on the final miles of this long-distance National Trail

which follows England’s best-known river from its Cotswolds source to the Thames

Barrier.

At the end of a street called Wapping Wall is The Prospect of Whitby, a famous old

riverside pub. There’s a garden terrace, but in winter you’re better off in the downstairs

room with its wooden beams, stone floor and pewter-topped bar. The best tables are

near the windows at the back, which seem to overhang the Thames like the stern of an

old sailing ship. From here, you can also see the gallows, complete with noose swaying in

the breeze above the water – a reminder of the days when the notorious ‘hanging judge’,

George Jeffreys, was a local at the pub back in the 17th century. More than 300 years on,

the clientele has improved and the pub can sometimes be crowded, but choose an

afternoon in winter and you can still enjoy a quiet drink, some no-frills pub grub and a

definite sense of history. This is a four-mile walk. The nearest stations to the start and

finish are Westminster (underground) and Wapping (overground) respectively. The

Prospect of Whitby is open daily, with food served 12 noon to around 9pm or 10pm.

This city is too relaxed to stop being fun. All you need to pack is a few days’ attitude.








ANSWER QUEStIONS:

(a) What type of writing is employed in the text

(b) Using your own words, explain what the text means by:

(c) Re-read paragraph 2, (‘Start at Westminster Bridge … sense of history.’)

Tabulate three facts and opinions from the given paragraph

Answer 1

Answer:

1.Narrative- importance of the banks of Thames

2.The text highlights the value of walking along the bank of river Thames. Its overview is magical.

3.the walk along the bank of river Thames gives one a chance to see some of the icons.Fabulous examples of Victorian engineerin like tower bridge,london bridge are visible.

Explanation: