Greenford

Greenford, in the Borough of Ealing, is a busy little town but no major shopping centres.

Northolt

Northholt Village is on the busy A312 easily accessible by train and buses. There are adequate retail shops to serve the local people.

South Ruislip

Within walking distance of South Ruislip Station is Sainsbury's and a retail parks housing major shops such as Homebase, Argos, Currys and DFS.

Ruislip Gardens

Ruislip Gardens is a rather leafy residential part of Ruislip with a small park with children's playground. Shops are mainly eating places and sundries for the locals.

West Ruislip

Time to start a new journey. This one is the Central Line beginning with West Ruislip situated on Ickenham Road. There are a couple of short parades of shops to serve the locals.

Aldgate

Aldgate is the last stop on the Metropolitan Line going east. A city with high rise office buildings are in abundance. Not sure if I would like to work in any of these glass buildings. Not many shops to wander around.

Liverpool Street

Liverpool Street is buzzing with people catching the train to many cities in England and business people working in those high rise office buildings popping up in the area.

Liverpool Street Station

Deutsche Bank

Moorgate

Moorgate situated in the City of London is home of investment banks. The day I was there was a weekday so there were people dressed in business suits rushing around. Not the place to do your shopping that's for sure.

Barbican

I walked here from Farringdon. The trend of high rise buildings continues here. The most famous landmark is Barbican Centre that boasts 4 storeys of performing arts. There is also a conservatory with tropical plants inside the centre and a relaxing lounge for anyone who wants some peace and quite to just chill. I found just walking around the grounds of Barbican Centre was rather relaxing. Despite being so near the town centre and main roads it was surprisingly peaceful and quiet.

Barbican Centre Conservatory

London Wall ruin