Barbican to Covent Garden walk

I have mentioned before that we have these self guided walks that were given to us by the Aldis' and we have done a number of them. However, we haven't done one in awhile so today we had a free day and it was mostly sunny and mild. Also today is called Queens Day. The Queens birthday is April 21 (Also Ed's bday) but she always has the celebration in June when the weather is suppose to be better. It started off with numerous different aircraft doing a flyover. We didn't have the camera out in time for the first ones which were the older planes as we didn't know what was going on when we heard the noise.
This is the famous Smithfield's Meat Market, once the scene of jousting, royal tournaments, and grisly executions. The modern-day market takes place in a network of restored Victorian buildings; most of the meat traders are gone by 9am and local pubs open at 6am!
I think you all know about William Wallace from the movie Brave Heart.
This is just one of the many church courtyards in the city. I think it's really great that the churches all have these wonderful relaxing places with lots of benches to sit and reflect.
I guess this is on the walk because the Old Bailey is near by which is England's Central Criminal Courts.