#8. They kept a big rock lying around, but they forgot what it was.
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The plaque reads:
This is a fragment of the original piece of limestone once securely fixed in the ground now fronting Cannon Street Station.
Removed in 1742 to the north side of the street, in 1798 it was built into the south wall of the Church of St. Swithun London Stone which stood here until demolished in 1962.
Its origin and purpose are unknown but in 1188 there was a reference to Henry, son of Eylwin de Lundenstane, subsequently Lord Mayor of London.
Oh, now I see why they kept it!
#7. If you visit, you might come across an unwanted concierge.
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Olly seems nice enough, but he’s lucky he’s around these days, because…
#6. 300 years ago, you could’ve traded Olly in for a trip to the zoo.
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That’s about the same as a canned-food-drive discount. It’s more direct, that’s for sure.
#5. In about 4 years, the Tube is gonna be pretty tubular.
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We know the real reason why the doors are wider. (See fact #9.)
