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Bus route 157
1. Crystal Palace bus station bus stop Before getting on the bus, walk round to see a couple of things within the vicinity of Crystal Palace Park. It’s currently (November 2025) undergoing renovation, but it’s still possible to see various places. First of all, head towards the Iron Column that was from the original Great…
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Bus route 156
1. Wimbledon station bus stop Near the bus stop is the Prince of Wales pub which dates back to the 1860s and was built during a period of expansion in the area. It was probably named after Victoria and Albert’s oldest son, who later became Edward VII. The pub was famously renamed the Princess of…
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Bus route 155
1. Nutwell Street bus stop A pleasant start to the 155 is to walk 5 minutes from the bus stop and see figurative heads of Robinson Crusoe and Man Friday, depicted on the front of a corner property called Norfolk House. Research into why them and why here reveals that Daniel Defoe – author of…
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Bus route 154
1. Park Lane/Fairfield Halls bus stop Over the road from the bus stop is the old Nestlé building – it used to be the HQ for Nestlé UK and Ireland until 2012. It was due for demolition but instead it will converted into – yes, you’ve guessed it – residential apartments! At present, it’s still…
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Bus route 153
1. Liverpool Street station bus stop Start at Liverpool Street station itself in one of the concourses. There’s a war memorial with a difference. One of the many lifts at the station is set within the memorial. The large marble plaque lists over 1,100 names, with an inscription at the top that reads: “To the…
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Bus route 152
1. Walton Avenue bus stop Malden was at one time famous for its honey and was allegedly so good that even the King of England used to enjoy its healing properties. So says a charming mural now situated in the heart of New Malden. It isn’t actually a true story but it has resonated with…
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Bus route 151
1. Lumley Road bus stop The bus stops near Whitehall, a grade II* listed Tudor house, built around 1500 in the heart of Cheam Village. It’s been a local museum since 1978 and offers unique insights into the past. It had been built as a wattle and daub yeoman farmer’s house. At one time, it had been…
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Bakerloop BL1 bus
Lewisham Centre to Waterloo station Saturday 27th September 2025 saw the inauguration of the new Bakerloop bus. To celebrate its initial route, TfL offered free rides for the week until Saturday 4th October 2025. At present, there are 10 stops on the route Lewisham Centre to Waterloo station and the final (or first, depending on…
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Bus route 149
1. Lordship Lane bus stop Start this route with a delight, but be aware that the Bruce Castle Museum only opens at 1.00 and is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. If you get there when it’s open, you are in for a treat. First of all, it’s a Grade I listed 16th-century manor house which is named after the House…
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