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NARCISSUS ii

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. Chapter 2 . Gwynver Beach

Sennen Cove

Cornwall, TR19 7BB

A lesser visited beach just north of Sennen Cove, popular with local surfers for its consistent swells and quieter line outs.


. Chapter 5 .

Piazzo Novona

Campus Martius

Rome, Italy

London's largest public water with an open water swimming area alongside boating, pedalos, waterfront cafes and duck feeding. 


. Chapter 12 .

The Serpentine &  Lido Swimming Club

Hyde Park

London, W2 2UH

London's largest public water with an open water swimming area alongside boating, pedalos, waterfront cafes and duck feeding. 


. Chapter 16 . Castle Climbing Centre

Stoke Newington

London, N4 2HA

Modern indoor climbing facility close to central London, housed within an old Victorian pumping station.


. Chapter 32 . Adams Plaza Bridge

Canary Wharf

London, E14 5EL

The futuristic geometric patterned bridge sits the heart of London's modern Canary Wharf district. 


. Chapter 41 . Spitalfields Market

Brushfield St

London,  E1  6AA

There has been an independent market on the site for over 350 years. Arts and crafts vendors now trade alongside the more traditional fares of food and general market suppliers.


. Chapter 45 . The Black Heart

Camden Town

London,  NW1 0AP

A lively music venue frequented by rock, punk and indie fans who like their music loud. Wonderful vegan food from LD's kitchen.


. Chapter 63 . The Scoop Amphitheatre

South Bank

London, SE 1 2AA

Providing seating for up to 800 people, the outdoor events area regularly hosts musical and theatrical performances through the summer months. 


. Chapter 69 Royal Victoria Dock Footbridge

Royal Victoria Dock

London, E16 1XL

A 50ft high-level footbridge crossing the docklands water at a height to allow yachts to safely pass beneath the bridge's deck.


. Chapter 69 . London City Airport

Royal Docks

London, E16 2PX

Opened in 1988, the 1,508 metre runway provides London's residents and financial district, with flights to many European destinations.


. Chapter 69 . The Rotherhithe Bascule Bridge

Royal Docks

London, E1 W 3TF

Built in the 1930s by the Port of London Authority to allow entrance of larger vessels to the eastern side of the docks without disruption to the local road network. (This bridge is no longer in operation, artistic licence has been used by the author.)


. Chapter 71 . The Lindo Wing, St Marys Hospital

Paddington

London, W2 1PG

An NHS district hospital whose private maternity wing is constantly in the public eye due to numerous royal births and other notable celebrity couples choosing its services.


. Chapter 77. The Lee Valley Velodrome

Abercrombie Road

London, E20 3AB

Part of London's 2012 Olympics legacy with facilities including velodrome, bmx track, mountain bike trail and numerous walking routes 


. Chapter 80. HM Prison Thameside

Griffin Manor Way

London, SE28 0FJ

London's only private prison with a capacity to hold up to 1200 prisoners including both those who are convicted or on-remand.