Walk length 3miles/5km approx. Linear. A chance for a short walk to celebrate a significant day... The Gunpowder Plot was an attempt to assassinate King James I during the Opening of Parliament in November 1605, it is celebrated today by bonfire night and we may see some fireworks from public or private displays along the Thames. We can visit the historic Mayflower pub, named after the Pilgrim fathers that left Rotherhithe for America in 1620 for a quick drink. Afterwards we can get food & drink at a very classy pub close to Surrey Quays and Canada Water. This is a FREE walk. Meeting Outside London Bridge Underground from 6.15pm for the walk to start at 6.30pm. Tooley Street entrance and close to the Shipwrights Arms. See Transport for London (http://www.tfl.gov.uk/) Please keep your 'RSVP' updated for this event as it would help me get accurate numbers, and determine who is turning up for the walk; my phone number is Colin 07709 305681. Walking Safety Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You should wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking shoes, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (https://www.meetup.com/Escape-London-City-Explorers/pages/23195445/Terms_and_Conditions/) COULD EVERYONE PLEASE AVOID COMMENTS BELOW THAT ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT AS THIS GENERATES SPAM, JUST CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T GO. YOU CAN MESSAGE THE ORGANIZER, MANY THANKS.

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