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In Pictures: Unrecognised London sites
The Thames at the South Bank, central London
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A survey found people around the UK cannot recognise famous locations in London, like this picture of the South Bank
A rickshaw in Brick Lane, east London
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About 27% thought this image from Brick Lane was of India, with just 2% of Londoners recognising it
Covent Garden, central London
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More than two thirds of respondents said this picture of Covent Garden was Italy
Regent Street, central London
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More than 50% thought this picture of Regent Street was actually taken in Italy
The Thames in Richmond south-west London
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Some 25% thought the Thames in Richmond was the Amazon in South America





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