Shell, the galleries were closed due to it being Sunday and there being services held. I wouldn't have been able to go up there anyway. I'm funny with heights. And stairs too, I'm funny with them
Ria, I'd never seen the South Bank as busy as it was on Saturday but then I guess a lot of the walkway is taken up by the stalls so there's less room for walkers to spread out.
I know what it's like with the German Market in Birmingham at this time of year, New St in it's entirety is taken up with it - and it goes beyond that - and you really do have to pick your times for when you go onto the city.