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Places of Interest
St Mary-at-Hill <!-- ReligiousBuildings isempty -->

Designed by Wren, the layout is in the form of a Greek Cross divided by nine transverses and topped by a low central Dome with by four Corinthian columns. It was restored in 1843 but then damaged by fire in 1988. The Church is well known for its wood panelling (but not all have been restored) there are many interesting details in particular the throne decorated with garlands of fruit and flowers to which access is gained up the splendid curved staircase (19C) by William Gibbs Rogers.

Portobello Road <!-- HistoricStreetsAndDistricts isempty -->

This winding street, once a simple road across fields from the Tollgate at Notting Hill is now very lively on Saturdays, the day for the flea market with the arrival of crowds in search of Victoriana (silverware, porcelain stamps and other objects).

Temple Church <!-- ReligiousBuildings isempty -->

Built in the 12C according to the traditional circular plan of churches of the Knights Templar, this church was restored several times. It features a Romanesque porch and a rotunda built in the Romanesque-Gothic transitional style. The latter contains 12C-13C recumbent statues of knights, while the chancel is a fine example of the Early English style.

Birdworld <!-- AttractionsAndLeisureActivities isempty -->

This extensive bird collection is displayed in 14 ha of landscaped gardens and includes the largest free-flight aviary in Britain. A breeding programme is undertaken at the incubation research centre and the park also features crocodiles, invertebrates, fish and the Jenny Wren children's farm.

 
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