West City, London

St Bride's, dedicated to the sixth century Irish saint Bride or Bridget, is the parish church of the Press. The church is first mentioned in the records in the 12th century. In total, eight churches have occupied this site; the present building was restored in 1957 from Wren's original plans for the church of 1701, which was destroyed in the Second World War. The first printing press with commercial possibilities was brought to the churchyard of St Bride's in 1500 by Wynkyn de Worde, Caxton's assistant, and writers who wanted their work copied gathered in the area. Milton lived in the churchyard, Pepys was baptized here, Johnson lived across the road and Dickens lived up the road. Eventually, in 1785, the first national newspaper, the Daily Universal News - later The Times - was printed in Fleet Street.St Bride's has a fine 16th century font and a carved oak reredos. The crypt houses an interesting museum, with a Roman pavement, remains of earlier churches and an exhibition illustrating the history of the church, with particular emphasis on its associations with the Press. This Crypt Museum has now been refurbished and upgraded by the Museum of London at the expense of Reuters, the international news agency. Organ recitals Tues., Wed., Fri. 1.15 p.m.

The Telecom Tower, built in 1964, and still popularly known by its original name - the Post Office Tower - rises to a height of 189m/620ft above the surrounding streets. Once Britain's tallest building, it has since been overtaken by the NatWest Tower. It houses both a television transmitter and receiver and a radio-telephone relay and is crowned by an aerial mast. The tower is not open to the public.

The City Business Library is one of the leading business information libraries in the UK.It houses a large collection of journals and newspapers.

Built in 1700, this is the house of the writer and critic Dr Samuel Johnson. Exhibits include a first edition dictionary, paintings, engravings, furniture and books.

Originally founded in the 12th century, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was the starting point for the Crusaders en route to Jerusalem. This particular church was built in 1450, during the reign of Henry VI.

The BT Museum offers hands-on exhibits tracing the 200-year history of telecommunications from telegraphy to optical fiber to the latest video phones.

The St Bride Printing Library is concerned with the history and technique of printing.

St. Giles's Church Cripplegate is the burial place of John Milton and John Foxe. The church is overlooked by the Barbican Centre.

Smithfield Market is one of the largest meat markets in the world.