London diary: Leadenhall Market
The main reason I visited Leadenhall Market the first time round was my friend Sam . I won’t disclose too much information about her, but lets just say she’s a fan of a certain wizard.. I've now learned that bits and pieces of J.K Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was filmed using Leadenhall Market as a backdrop in 2001. This location was used to represent the area surrounding Diagon Alley and The Leaky Cauldron wizarding pub. It has also been the backdrop to many other movies, like for example «Lara Croft: Tomb Raider» and «The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus», but both Sam and my wife taught me that Harry Potter is all that matters in the world. Ish. But enough about that. Dating back all the way to the 14th century, Leadenhall Market sure has gone through a couple of make-overs since it's humble beginning in what used to be the centre of Roman Londinium. Today, it's almost impossible to imagine this ornate cluster of vibrant Vi...