Street sign reading 'THXME CLOSE' with 'SE3' underneath, behind a large plant with long, pointed green leaves, in front of a brick apartment building with four windows.

Thyme

There are just two instances of this herb on London’s street signs; Thyme Close is in Kidbrooke while Thyme Walk is in Clapton.

Fresh bunch of thyme herbs tied with green rubber band on white background.

Thyme

Thyme is an aromatic, low-growing culinary herb from the mint family, known for its earthy, minty, and slightly lemony flavour. Thyme is a common component of the bouquet garni, and of herbes de Provence. It is used fresh or dried in various dishes like stews, stuffings, pastas and meat dishes.

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Wooden street sign reading 'Trout Rd' above a sign for Heathrow Automotive Centre, which offers auto diagnostics and electrics; the sign has a red arrow pointing left and instructions to turn left then first right.

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