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Covent Garden
Woodlands Junior School is in the south-east corner of England

Covent Garden is one of London's most popular tourist attractions.

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The largest fruit and vegetable market in England was once held here.

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The name Covent Garden originates from when the land formerly belonging to Westminster Abbey, was 'the Convent Garden'.

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Today the area is dominated by shopping, street performers, and entertainment facilities.

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Indoor market

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A street performer

Two of London's popular attractions - the London Transport Museum and The Royal Opera House, are in Covent Garden

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