DELIVEROO (n.) Steed riders whose perambulations doth obstruct Hackney carriages in their desire to feed their corpulent customers.

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SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE (n.) Eponymous playhouse that’s neither owned by the Bard, nor doth appear spherical.

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MUSEUM OF LONDON (n.) A repository of historic memorabilia soon to be much frequented by tourists doth startled to view horseless stagecoaches driven through its basement.

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LONDON WALL (n.) Turnpike deemed to be unique as being of dual carriageway that doth separate opposing vehicular traffic, nay confused with wall of same name.

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BANK JUNCTION (n.) Thoroughfare devoid of Hansom cabs, doth encouraging the disabled to explore the City in search of transport.

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