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Using Transport for London's (TfL's) Legible London system can help you make the most of a trip in the Capital.

Look out for Legible London street maps which make navigating quicker and easier.

The scheme encourages people to make short journeys on foot and includes information on walkways and cycle routes, as well as places to eat.

The maps are supported by street signs that give detailed directions to local landmarks and can be easily seen and read.

For example, if you're heading to the British Museum this weekend to see their current exhibition Ice Age Art, why not drop into the Cartoon Museum, just two minutes walk away.

Combining art with humour the museum showcases a range of cartoons from the political to 3D, as well as some rare originals on loan from The Beano and The Dandy.

Or, take a stroll along the smart streets and grand squares that inspired the influential group of English writers and intellectuals known as 'The Bloomsbury Set' during the first half of the 20th century.

You can spot Legible London maps thanks to the bright yellow strip at the top featuring a walking figure.

Directions are based on which way the reader is facing, making it easier to relate to your surroundings.

To find out more, go to tfl.gov.uk/legiblelondon

The maps have:

• A five-minute 'walking circle' that shows places of interest  which can be reached on footwithin five minutes
• A 15-minute 'walking' planner showing areas that can be reached within a quarter of an hour
• Key buildings and landmarks clearly illustrated
• Bus stops, Tube stations and taxi ranks highlighted
• Steps, pavement widths and pedestrian crossings detailed to help people with disabilities