Leadenhall Market Audio Guide
Explore Leadenhall Market with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Leadenhall Market is a covered market located on Gracechurch Street in London. It is a historic site known for its ornate Victorian architecture.
What you will hear
Gracechurch Street Main Entrance
Start the tour at the grand 1881 entrance designed by Sir Horace Jones. These images establish the Victorian Dutch style and the scale of the entrance blocks.
The Grand Gabled Blocks
These exterior blocks mirror the 17th-century Dutch architectural style, using a striking combination of red brick and light-colored stone to blend into the historic City.
Bull's Head Passage: Roman Roots and Wizardry
This narrow passage serves two major stories: it marks the site of the ancient Roman Basilica and provided the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron in the Harry Potter films.
Bull's Head Passage
This narrow passage marks the historic heart of Londinium, where the foundations of the largest Roman building north of the Alps still rest beneath the pavement.
The Victorian Arcades
These atmospheric narrow shop fronts gained global recognition as a filming location for the magical world of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
The Central Octagon and Victorian Roof
The heart of the market features the signature iron roof. This stop focuses on the 1881 engineering and the vibrant color scheme of green, maroon, and cream.
City Dragon Heraldry
These silver dragon sculptures are the official symbols of the City of London, standing as guardians over its historical boundaries and treasures.
Whittington Avenue: Old Meets New
This exit provides a dramatic visual contrast between the 19th-century market and the high-tech Lloyd's of London building just outside.
Lloyd's of London Building
Looking through the market exit reveals a dramatic contrast between the Victorian ironwork and the high-tech 'Inside-Out' design of the 1986 Lloyd's building.
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