Since London seems to have the largest concentration of eccentrics of any city on earth, maybe this, not the Changing of the Guard, is the best free show in town. This 19th-century drawbridge is one of London's most recognizable landmarks. Both towers have elevators. Happily, the elegant old market hall was restored to house shops, restaurants and crafts stalls. It is now one of London's major tourist attractions.
Street performers add to the lively atmosphere.