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London Walk 5: Brydges Place; London's narrowest alley
Squeeze yourself into this hidden walkway
(Photos/words © urban75, 20th January, 2007)

Situated right next to the Coliseum theatre is Brydges Place, which is the narrowest alley in London.

Just 15 inches wide at its narrowest point, the alley runs for 200 yards and connects St Martin's Lane with Bedfordbury in Covent Garden.

Only one person can walk down it at a time, so we can imagine the alley has seen some great drunken face offs.

The Marquis of Granby pub - a former haunt of Dickens - backs onto the alley, and its dark seclusion provides a perfect venue for late night piddlers.

Brydges Place, Covent Garden, London, the narrowest alleyway in London, January, 2007
The entrance on St Martin's Lane.

Brydges Place, Covent Garden, London, the narrowest alleyway in London, January, 2007
Looking along Brydges Place.

'Brydges Place, Covent Garden, London, the narrowest alleyway in London, January, 2007
A view from inside the alley.

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Brydges Place, Covent Garden, London, the narrowest alleyway in London, January, 2007
Another view showing the gas-style lighting.

Brydges Place, Covent Garden, London, the narrowest alleyway in London, January, 2007
Close up of the entrance lighting.

Brydges Place, Covent Garden, London, the narrowest alleyway in London, January, 2007
The Coliseum is to the left of the entrance.

Brydges Place, Covent Garden, London, the narrowest alleyway in London, January, 2007
August 2007 view.

Brydges Place, Covent Garden, London, the narrowest alleyway in London, January, 2007
Another August 2007 scene.

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