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Tube: Farringdon. Smithfield , to the north of St Bartholomew's Hospital, was for a long time a popular venue for public executions - in particular burnings, which reached a peak during the reign of "Bloody" Mary, when hundreds of Protestants were burned at the stake for their beliefs. These days, Smithfield is synonymous with its meat market ; if you want to see it in action, you'll need to get here early - the activity starts around 4am and is all over by 9am or 10am. The compensation for getting up at this ungodly hour are the early licensing laws, which mean you can get a hearty breakfast and an early morning pint from the local pubs.
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