Markov felt a sharp pain in his leg but thought little of the event.
In 1978, he was waiting for a bus by Waterloo Bridge when a stranger dropped an umbrella next to him. He defected from Bulgaria to the UK in 1968 and went to work for the BBC World Service as a political correspondent. Georgi Markov was a Bulgarian writer and outspoken opponent of the Communist regime in his native country. This simple bridge over the River Thames is, in fact, the scene of one of the city’s saddest and most notorious assassinations. However, one can only guess at the sort of clandestine operations that go on here. Nicknamed ‘Legoland’ by its occupants, the SIS Building is surprisingly conspicuous for one of the most top-secret locations in the world. More than just a film location, though, the building is actually the real-life headquarters of London’s MI6 – the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS) Building. And yet for all these stories, there are so many more that never have and never will come to light – buried deep in the files of MI6.Įnter this cryptic world with us as we explore some of London’s most fascinating spy locations.īond fans will know the facade of this fascinating building well as it’s featured in five of the series’ most popular instalments. Many of them are true, whilst many more are works of the imagination. James Bond and MI6, scandals, secrets and the Cold War – so many stories have been told about the spies of London. It’s no wonder, then, that the city has a long, mysterious history of espionage and spying. It hides as many secrets as there are nooks and crannies in its sprawling urban jungle. However, London is more than just a cultural centre – it’s one of the most politically important cities in the world. When you walk through the streets of the capital, the bright, friendly hustle and bustle look innocent enough.
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