European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 25, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Ondon the British tourist authority a browser checks out the goods at Camden passage above. Jewelry is just some of the items for Sale at Camden lock right. Special things to do Parks markets brass rubbings take tourists off the beaten path the British tourist authority if you fancy a break from the traditional tourist attractions consider spending some time engaged in one of these activities. Brass rubbing is a Cross Between tracing and colouring. After choosing from several medieval and gothic brass etchings ranging from postcard to poster size you then Lay heavy paper Over the form and rub with a Wax stick. It s easy to do and makes for a Nice souvenir. A Small tee is charged based upon the size of the rubbing. Brass rubbing is offered in the crypt of St. Martin in the Fields m Trafalgar Square and in the brass rubbing room of Westminster Abbey.  feel like a leisurely stroll through the Park London has thousands of acres of Flower filled gardens and Parks. There Are vast patches of Woodlands lakes and manicured lawns scattered throughout the City among them Are Battersea Park Hyde Park Kensington gardens Syon Park and Regent s Park the Best Way to find one of these Parks is to look for the Larce Green blotches on most London maps. Speakers Corner originally founded As a forum for free a  stripes Magazine August 25, 1994 speech in 1872, is busiest on the weekend and particularly on sundays. Although Many Well known and talented orators have spoken Here on various subjects it is now dominated by extremists and eccentrics who speak on every conceivable subject. It s not uncommon to hear some heckling from the crowd. London has dozens of Street markets offering everything from exotic fruits to Antiques and cheap leather goods. While some markets offer a wide variety of items others specialize in one Type of commodity for example if you want to look specifically for glassware you might try the Market on leather Lane. Looking for a new family pet co to the Market at Sclater Street and Brick Lane. Other popular markets Are covent Garden Stmartin a in the Field Yensine Tophigh Street and the Camden High Street. Most markets Are open saturdays Between 10 . And 5 , but Days and times vary depending upon the Market for More information on things to see and do in London Call 071-828 6449, when calling from outside England add the country code 44 and drop the first 0, Marc Mcfann vendors sell their under Len