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Five of the weirdest things in London on google maps
National World - LocalTV
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05/04/2024
From sharks in the river Thames to the taskmaster house, we take a look at some of the most peculiar things listed on google maps in London.
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London is a city full of eccentric things, locals know it, tourists know it and apparently
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so does Google Maps. We found 5 of the weirdest things in London listed on Google Maps, strap
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in and enjoy the quirks of our capital.
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At number 1 we have a man trapped in a clock, yes that's the Martin Bass's real time
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clock, one to keep an eye out for when you need to check the time in Paddington.
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The second oddest thing Google Maps shows of London is the Taskmaster House, the popular
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comedy show presented by Greg Davis and little Alex Horne is now listed clearly as well.
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Oh my gosh it's a shark in the River Thames, yes shark artwork, shark work if you like
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is also on Google Maps near Haggerston.
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A slightly gloomier location is the tomb of Karl Marx, a historical figure and finally
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to top it all off it's a dog on a lamppost, the dog and pot sculpture. For a full list
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head to Londonworld.com
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