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Saturday 10th January 2009
Aldwych
Aldwych Aldwych is a place and road in the City of Westminster bordering the City of London. The road is a crescent, connecting to The Strand at both ends with Kingsway at its centre. Along its length are the Indian High Commission, the Australian High Commission at Australia House, the Aldwych and Novello theatres and prominently BBC's Bush House and the London School of Economics.
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Baker Street
Baker Street Home of the famous Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. Now a bustling location, very centrally located, with cafes, shops and tourist attractions eg. Madame Tussauds and London Planetarium.
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Bayswater
Bayswater It wasn’t until the removal of the gallows at Tyburn that the area to the north of Hyde Park began to gain respectability. The arrival of the Great Western Railway at Paddington in 1838 further encouraged development and the gentrification of Bayswater began in earnest. Whilst mainly a residential area, many of the grand townhouses have been converted into smart hotels and serviced apartments. Bayswater’s main drag is Queensway, whose rash of cafés, restaurants and French patisseries keeps buzzing until late in the evening. One whole block of Queensway is taken up by Whiteley’s which opened in 1885 as the city’s first real department store and had the dubious distinction of being Adolf Hitler’s favourite London building.
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Belgravia
BelgraviaSituated between Knightsbridge and Chelsea, Belgravia is the salubrious and wealthy area which houses many of the capital's most desirable properties. Belgrave Square and its surrounding streets is also the location of many embassies. Like Mayfair, Belgravia is almost entirely owned by the Duke of Westminster, Britain's richest man. Row upon row of glorious period houses and pristine squares make up the majority of the area, but there are also a number of extremely exclusive shops, restaurants and attractive pubs. Sandwiched between many of the grand houses you can find charming cobbled mews containing smaller residences. Belgravia is, on the whole, fairly quiet and not the sort of place you'd undertake a raucous pub crawl but is a delight to stroll around on a sunny afternoon.
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Bloomsbury
Bloomsbury The ‘Manor of Blemond’, or Blemondisberi, was the land of the 13th Century owner William Blemond. This later became shortened to Bloomsbury. Being one of the most elegant of London’s districts, with grassy squares and beautiful Georgian houses, attractions have found their place, and people visit from all over just to enjoy a splendid wander. With many literary connections, such as the famous Bloomsbury Group, it is not surprising Bloomsbury has the class of Dillons, the massive bookshop of the University of London. The other main attractions that Bloomsbury is famous for are the British Museum and the British Library
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Camberwell
Camberwell
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Camden Town
Camden Town
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Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf Canary Wharf with its glistening skyscrapers and growing number of waterfront restaurants and shops, are easily accessible via the Docklands Light Railway. If it’s the West End nightlife you’re after, then Green Park is just 25 minutes away via the Jubilee line.
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Charing Cross
Charing Cross
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Chelsea
ChelseaSplendidly chic boutiques, exquisite antiques shops and hundreds of charming eighteenth and nineteeth century houses make Chelsea one of the most desirable areas in London. King's Road is the main shopping area and provides a wealth of opportunity for the keen shopper. Most outlets (especially on the King's Road) tend to be small, with smart fashionable bars and restaurants jostling for space in between. The Royal Hospital was founded in 1682 by Charles II and houses the Chelsea Pensioners who you will probably see strolling around the streets of Chelsea in their bright red coats and tricorn hats. Every year the grounds of the Hospital open to the public for the world famous Chelsea Flower Show - one of London's great social events.
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Chiswick
Chiswick
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City
CityThe City of London refers to the 'Square Mile' (actually 1.08 square miles) as it is colloquially known. Its encompass the financial heart of London; an area which houses the Stock Exchange where a staggering £12 billion worth of trading takes place every day. And yet, this unashamedly capitalist crucible hides another side. On a weekend, the ancient streets are empty and silent. Here you will find the very heart of London: the original settlement from which it has sprawled. Between the modern offices lies a diaspora of history from the great Victorian edifices of commerce such as the Royal Exchange to the Roman Temple of Minerva on Queen Victoria Street. In between is a dazzling array of churches, many built by Wren as part of his grand scheme to resurrect London after the Great Fire of 1666.
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Clerkenwell
ClerkenwellA fascinating area just to the north of the City which is an alluring mix of scruffy old character and trendy new vibrancy. Charming Georgian houses and historic churches are sandwiched between old warehouses, many of which have been turned into flats and hotels. The area encompasses Hatton Garden which is the centre of London's jewellery trade as well as Smithfield where meat has been bought and sold for more than 800 years. The market has recently undergone a major refurbishment and is now considered the most modern meat market in Europe. Clerkenwell Green is surrounded by particularly attractive buildings including St. John's Priory, the British headquarters of the Order of St. John whose ancestors were heavily involved in the Crusades to the Holy Land.
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Covent Garden
Covent Garden Covent Garden is a major tourist attraction that centres upon the piazza which was originally designed by Inigo Jones in the 1630s. Surrounding the market are hundreds of shops, bars and restaurants which make the area buzz with vitality. Dominating a large part of the market place is the famous Royal Opera House which stages world class operatic and ballet performances and is home to the Royal Opera and Royal Ballet Companies. The London Coliseum is also just down the road on St. Martin's Lane; this houses the equally impressive English National Opera and English National Ballet. The Theatre Royal on Drury Lane is an immense edifice and has the largest theatre auditorium in London. First built in 1663 the site is the oldest in the world to have been continually in use as a theatre.
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Docklands
Docklands The Docklands are home to London City Airport and ExCeL, London’s premier events venue, whilst also on the doorstep is Canary Wharf. Rapidly become a leading London location, it is with easy access from Stansted Airport. The 'E' in the East London postcode is fast becoming more desirable, proof of the increasing growth and 'chic' factor attached to London Docklands and the surrounding area.
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Ealing
Ealing
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Earls Court
Earls Court Between Kensington and Chelsea lies a small but well-known area. Gaining its name from the court-house of two of the Earls who once owned the land in the area. The Earls of Holland and Warwick. Once famous for its Australian and New Zealand inhabitants taking advantage of cheap flats and bedsits hence the nickname “Kangaroo Valley”, it is now more commonly known for Earl’s Court Exhibition Hall. The now, general atmosphere of the Earl’s Court district is lively, cosmopolitan and young. An excellent place for anyone looking for various hotels types, from budget to the Twenty Nevern Square Luxury Hip hotel.
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Gatwick
Gatwick Gatwick Airport is the second largest and busiest airport in London after Heathrow. Located near Crawley in West Sussex and Horley in Surrey. There are many hotels within the area for those who want to be near the airport.
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Greenwich
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Hammersmith
HammersmithA slightly scruffy area suffering from an unsightly flyover cutting right through its centre, Hammersmith is home to the Apollo which hosts many top class acts and popular shows. Just to the south of this the area becomes more attractive: the delightful Hammersmith Bridge built in the 1880s links the north and south banks of the Thames and has recently been fully restored. On the Hammersmith bank are a number of handsome Regency houses interspersed with riverside pubs and boathouses. A little further along is The Dove, a pub close to the hearts of locals and Londonders; it was here that the traditional song Rule Britannia was composed by Thomas Arne in the 18th century!
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Hampstead
HampsteadThe concept of London being made up of a series of villages is illustrated no better than in the delightful north London suburb of Hampstead. Georgian in character and adorned with 800 acres of rolling heathland, Hampstead has always been a centre for literary activity and the intelligensia. Hundreds of small shops, excellent restaurants and charming pubs add to its allure. Hampstead is the perfect place to spend a day simply strolling around: traversing the heath with its glorious views over London, navigating the little lanes and streets, peeking at the beautiful architecture and supping pints of ale at historic pubs. Kenwood House with its outdoor summer concerts and fine collection of art is worth a visit as is the nearby Spaniards Inn. It was in this hostelry that the highwayman Dick Turpin hid from pursuing soldiers.
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Haymarket
AldwychLocated in the City of Westminster and joining Pall Mall to Piccadilly Circus. Haymarket is part of London's Theatreland and is home to two historic theatres: Her Majesty’s, whose present incarnation was built in 1897, and the Theatre Royal which was built by John Nash in 1820. In Elizabethan times, as its name suggests, it was used largely for the sale of farm produce, but, as London expanded, Haymarket became an entertainment district. By the late 1800s, cafes, ale houses, hotels and prostitutes began to appear, dotted around the area. Today it has shed its bawdy reputation and has become altogether glitzier with smart restuarants, bars and designer hotels.
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Heathrow Airport
Heathrow Airport London Heathrow Airport is the third third busiest Airport in the world and first for international travelers. Located in the London Borough of Hillingdon and less than 20km from central London.
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Holborn
Holborn Pronounced 'hoe bern', this area is home to the distinctive Inns of Court: historic and beautiful sets of buildings where barristers have resided since the 13th century. A walk through one of these Inns is often like stepping back in time, especially if you happen upon a barrister in his obligatory eighteenth century court attire. The 12th century Temple Church is well worth a look as is the fascinating and under visited Sir John Soane's Museum in Lincoln's Inn with its eccentric collections of paraphernalia. Even more bizarre is the Hunterian Museum in the Royal College of Surgeons. Here you'll find pickled exhibits of human remains, skeletons of midgets and giants, the examination couch used by Lister (who discovered antiseptic), and even human teeth from the battlefield of Waterloo.
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Hoxton
Hoxton
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Hyde Park
Hyde Park A park originally created for Henry VIII (1509-47) in the 1530s for the use of royal hunting grounds. At an astounding 360 acres, it is no wonder Hyde Park is the largest of London’s Parks. You can rent a boat and row or pedal on the Serpentine, you could ride horses along the Rotten Row or listen to music played in the bandstand. If that’s not enough, there are several restaurants on offer, Speakers Corner with random discussions, feed the ducks, take the dog for walk, have a picnic or simply wander with friends or a serene ponder on ones own. Nearby, in Kensington Gardens are the Serpentine Gallery and the Albert Memorial. Hyde Park is open from 5am to midnight, but as with most city parks it is probably best to avoid it during the night-time.
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Islington
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Kensington
Kensington Other districts go in and out of fashion, but the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, particularly the area to the south of Hyde Park, has been in vogue ever since royalty moved into Kensington Palace in the late seventeenth century. Aside from the shops around Harrods in Knightsbridge, however, the popular tourist attractions lie in South Kensington, where three of London’s top free museums — the Victoria and Albert, Natural History and Science museums — stand on land bought with the proceeds of the Great Exhibition of 1851. Since transformed from fields, farms and private estates into street after street of ornate Italianate terraces and grandiose red—brick mansions, it is now prime London real estate and among among the world’s most expensive.
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Kilburn
Kilburn
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Kings Cross
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Kingston Upon Thames
Kingston Upon Thames
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Knightsbridge
Knightsbridge Just south of Hyde Park, there is a small district called Knightsbridge. Though don’t let the size fool you – Knightsbridge is one of the exclusive and expensive districts in London. The name is supposed to be a literal representation of the past. Where two knights fought to the death on a bridge over the Westbourne river (which now runs underground near the present Albert Gate). Originally, the area was renowned for its inns and taverns. Though today, the entire area is home to the most exquisite shops, including Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Beauchamp Place. As quoted – “If you love shopping, you’ll love Knightsbridge”.
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Lancaster Gate
Lancaster Gate Within reach are the attractions of London including Science and History Museum, Madame Tussauds and of course the wonderful open areas of Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens and not too far away from Marble Arch, West End and Knightsbridge. With two underground stations just 4 minutes walk away.
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Leicester Square, West End
Leicester Square Leicester Square is a large pedestrianised area surrounded by the plushest cinemas in London including The Empire and The Odeon. It is at these vast movie palaces that star studded premieres and Royal Gala film performances are held. On Shaftesbury Avenue you'll find a good proportion of London's famous theatres showing everything from top West End shows to Shakespeare and often with many international stars treading the boards.
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Little Venice
Little Venice Little Venice is the name given to the surrounding area of Paddington's canal basins. At one point London's canals were the major traffic movers. Where the intersection of the Grand Union Canal and Regent's Canal sits the Little Venice Landing stage. You can either hop on a boat here or preferably just take a walk along the Regent's canal, where decorated barges are moored. Canal boat trips between here and Camden Lock also stop at the London Zoo.
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Liverpool Street
Liverpool St Liverpool Street, for those seeking a little "culture" you will find The Barbican Theatre and Art Gallery but more so in Brick Lane Market nearbly where you will find every nation of tradesman under the sun and what a delightful treat it is. Located near the financial district, also home to the popular five star hotel - The Great Eastern Hotel. Close to the Thames and the City.
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London Bridge
London Bridge The first London Bridge was built by the Romans between AD100 and AD400. Until 1749 and the building of Westminster Bridge, London Bridge remained the only crossing point of the Thames in London. During 1014 came the first London Bridge burning during a dispute between King Ethelred the Unready and the Danes. It was these events, which brought about the nursery rhyme “London Bridge is Falling Down”.
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Maida Vale
Maida Vale
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Marble Arch
Marble Arch Originally built as the entrance archway to Buckingham Palace in 1827, by John Nash, who was influenced by the design of the Arch of Constantine in Rome. However, when the palace was extended in the 1840s the archway was deemed too small and thus moved to its present position, at the north-east corner of Hyde Park and the west end of Oxford Street, in 1851. The only people allowed to pass through Marble Arch are senior members of the Royal Family and the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery. The location is wonderful for reaching all inner-city areas of London, but also within the vicinity of London’s luxurious park.
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Marylebone
Marylebone Sandwiched between Oxford Street and Marylebone Lane is one of London's most appealing areas. Marylebone remains a community in the very heart of London. Here you find little shops that have been in business since well before the war, flower stalls that have been around since the 1940s, backstreet pubs and a myriad of other charming glimpses of a London that has changed little over the past century. At the same time, the area houses smart boutiques, chic design stores and and some particularly fine restaurants. Despite this, Marylebone has made no concessions to tourists and the majority venture no further than the queue to enter Madame Tussaud's on its northern border. The emphasis remains on providing for the community of people who live here.
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Mayfair
Mayfair That Mayfair is the top property on the Monopoly board is no idle boast. The area encompasses stunning residential property and the most exclusive shops in London. It is also home to some of the world's grandest and most prestigious hotels including The Ritz, The Dorchester, the Connaught and the delightfully grand Claridge's. The glorious Burlington Arcade which runs from Piccadilly to Burlington Gardens was built in 1819 and is patrolled by top-hatted Beadles who enforce the rules of 'no singing, whistling or hurrying'! If you turn right at the Burlington Gardens end of the arcade, you'll find Savile Row, world famous for its fine bespoke tailoring. Turn left out of the arcade and you'll find Bond Street, the smartest shopping street in London with more 'By Royal Appointments' than any other!
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Notting Hill
Notting Hill A home to many mansions and fine houses with a smaller contrast. Originally in the 1950s, this area of London was where immigrants settled in from Trinidad and other parts of the West Indies. As a result, there is vibrant, multi-cultural atmosphere in the area. The main reason a lot of people visit Notting Hill is for the famous and popular annual Notting Hill Carnival. Other attractions include Ladbroke Square Gardens and the Portobello Road market.
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Oval
Oval
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Oxford Circus
Oxford Circus Oxford Circus is right in the middle of the one of the world's most famous shopping boulevards, Oxford Street. Oxford Street is so named because it follows the path of an old Roman road to the city of Oxford. Highstreet named brands are dotted throughout like Top Shop europes largest retail shopping centre, Niketown, Gap/ Baby Gap, HMV, John Lewis, Virgin Megastore and the home of the famous "Miss Selfridge".
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Paddington
Paddington Home of Brunel's impressive railway terminus, Paddington is an area of large stucco Victorian houses, many of which have been converted into budget hotels. They often provide reliable budget accommodation in a city renowned for its high prices. Although the area imparts a slight air of being down at heel recent activity in the area has seen it smartening up its image with the opening of smart designer hotels, chic eateries and the redevelopment of Paddington Basin. This has created over 2 million sq ft of offices, homes, shops and leisure facilities as well as the regeneration of one of London's most impressive canal locations. Above all Paddington provides easy access to all of London's main attractions being at the hub of one of London’s major transport hubs.
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Park Lane
Park Lane Probably one of the best locations in the area of Mayfair – Park Lane offers all of Mayfair’s attributes on one side, and the great opening of Hyde Park to the West. Glamour with location epitomised by such hotels as Grosvenor House.
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Piccadilly Circus, West End
Piccadilly CircusIn the centre of London, within Piccadilly district you will find a ‘square’ considered by many to be the very heart of London. With five major streets converging on one another, this area is quite popular and busy compared to its highly fashionable history. Piccadilly is also home to the famous attraction “Statue of Eros”. Which is actually a fountain representing the Greek God of Charity. Neon signs dominate the night light as the areas illumination. Dating back to the Edwardian era with electrical lights introduced from around 1910. Other tourist attractions are Rock Circus and the Pepsi Trocadero. With great surrounding locations – Piccadilly Circus is a great day and night out for most people.
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Pimlico
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Putney
Putney
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Regents Park
Regents Park
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Richmond Upon Thames
Richmond Upon Thames
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Russell Square
Russell Square Russell Square is the largest and grandest of the capital's Georgian squares. Simply great location close to central London, Euston and Holborn. The area abounds with a large selection of hotels all within close proximity to attractions such as the British Museum.
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Shaftesbury Avenue, West End
Shaftesbury Avenue When it comes to the theatreland London's Shaftesbury Avenue is without a doubt the heart and soul, from New Oxford Street to Piccadilly Circus. The street was created in 1877 - 86 to improve communications across London's busy West End. As well as theatres Shaftesbury Avenue has several restaurants, bars/pubs and even herbalists giving a foretaste of the capital's nearby Chinatown.
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Shoreditch
Aldwych
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Soho
SoHo “So-ho!” That’s what the royal huntsmen of Whitehall Palace used to shout when they hunted in the area. Admittedly, during the seventies the area was very colourful and catering to specific hormonal tastes , though legislation was introduced and ever since there has been a dramatic clean up of its image. Today’s atmosphere is a lively and energetic one. With many clubs, pubs and restaurants around, the area stays awake late in to the night. In addition, Soho is now also well known for its ethnic communities, especially Chinatown. Other attractions are its theatres, cinemas, markets and bookshops.
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South Kensington
South Kensington The area south of Hyde Park in known as South Kensington and Knightsbridge. Located here are most of the world's embassies and consulates and the proximity to the Royal Palace of Kensington which is still a royal residence and the world famous museums has given the area and upmarket status. The shops also reflect this standard, the most famous being Harrods.
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Southwark
Southwark Southwark is known to be London’s most historic borough and fastest growing tourisim area within the city. Contemporary art and moving image can be found at the Tate Modern and within a short distance you'll find Shakespeare’s Globe where history comes alive. Walk along the Southbank and gaze at some of London's most spectacular architecture.
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St James
St James The haunt of princes, aristocracy, statesmen and 'The Establishment', St. James's is just south of Piccadilly. Lining the sides of St. James's Street and Pall Mall are the numerous gentlemen's clubs where affairs of state are discussed, alliances made and foreign policy discreetly debated. Sitting in the middle of the area is St. James's Palace, begun by Henry VIII in 1532 and now home to The Prince of Wales and Princes William and Harry. St. James's is also home to some exclusive and historic specialist shops including Berry Bros and Rudd (a fine wine merchant whose cellars are reputedly the largest in London) and James Lock & Son who have been making fine hats for over 300 years. St. James's Park across The Mall provides beautiful vistas of Whitehall.
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St Johns Wood
St Johns Wood Leafy London suburb just north of Baker Street. Lords Cricket Ground is located in this area and this location leads to Regents Park. Local attractions include the famous Abbey Road Studio, situated in a 19th century stately building. Nearby is probably the world’s most famous zebra-crossing, where the ‘Abbey Road’ album cover by the Beatles was shot.
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St Pancras
St PancrasSt Pancras was originally a medieval parish which ran north from what is now Oxford Street as far as Highgate and from what is now Regent's Park to Camden. The district encompassed by the term "St Pancras" is not easy to define, and usage of it as a place name is these days applied to the immediate vicinity of St Pancras Station, famous of course for Eurostar and the wonderful Gilbert Scott Gothic masterpiece of the Midland Grand Hotel.
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The Strand
The StrandThe Strand is the major thoroughfare that runs east from Trafalgar Square to join Fleet Street which marks the boundary of the City of London. From the 13th century onwards it was lined with the water-side mansions of the aristocracy. Among these great houses were the medieval Savoy Palace, now the site of the Savoy Hotel, and the 16th century Renaissance palace of the Dukes of Somerset, replaced in the 18th century by William Chamber's Somerset House. Today it plays host to a mixture of theatres, hotels, shops and Charing Cross railway station. Being the southern main artery from the City to the West End, it is invariably thronged with vehicles and people, especially when the theatres which abound in the neighbourhood empty of their patrons.
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Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
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Tower Hill
Tower Hill One of London's must see top attractions and home to the Royal Crown Jewels, The Tower of London is among the oldest dating back to 1066. Also within the area is the London Tower Bridge which is arguably the most ambitious civil engineering project ever undertaken. Nearby attractions include St. Katherine's Dock, the Design Museum and H.M.S Belfast.
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Trafalgar Square, West End
Trafalgar Square The heart of London and home to Nelson’s Column, the controversial Fourth Plinth and many galleries and museums. Trafalgar Square is rich in history and provides a solid platform for new artistic performances. If visiting in August the Trafalgar Square Festival is a must see and this year promises to be more eventful than ever, showcasing a range of cultural activity to be found in London, the UK and around the world.
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Vauxhall
VauxhallOvershadowed by the MI5 secret service building and newly built modern swanky apartment buildings along Wandsworth Road the southern side of Vauxhall bridge takes you towards Vauxhall Station (be aware here, especially at night). Having replaced the original James Walker’s cast-iron bridge, Sir Binnie's late 19th-century Vauxhall bridge design was completed in 1906. Representing industry and agriculture on one side, with the arts, education and Government on the other.
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Victoria
Victoria Next door to Westminster, just south of Buckingham Palace lays Victoria. With access to areas in and out of London with it’s main station – Victoria is good for those wanting to travel into the heart of London, all within affordable accommodation. With the few exceptions of Luxury hotels such as Rubens Hotel and Jolly St. Ermin’s.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Walk along the Waterloo Bridge and view London's cityscape. Close to Westminster Abbey, The London Eye, theatres, many shopping areas, bars and restaurants. Not forgetting Waterloo International station where you can catch the Eurostar for a day trip or more. For hotels in France please visit www.hotels.tv.
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Wembley
Wembley Wembley is situated between Heathrow and London's busy West End, positioned with good transport links nearby to take you into the city in 20 minutes. Heathrow airport is 15 minutes from the area, if you get the chance visit events at Wembley Stadium or Wembley Arena.
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West End
West End Contrary to name, the West End is actually a quite specific district lying to the west of The City. Specifically, the area is quite small, stretching from Tottenham Court Road in the east to Park Lane in the west. However, the broader terms also includes several other districts such as Soho, Covent Garden, Mayfair and Bloomsbury. Sometimes, Westminster is also within this broad area. There are two main centres in the West End – Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. These are why the West End is commonly referred to in broader terms as the very heart of London. Inclusive landmarks are Nelson’s Column, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. Tourist attractions within these areas include Madame Tussaud’s and the National Gallery and the shoppers’ meccas of Oxford Street and Regents Street.
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West Hampstead
West Hampstead
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West Kensington
West Kensington Kensington which is best known for its many museums and is also especially well-known for Kensington Palace, the former residence of Princess Diana.
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Westminster
Westminster The seat of government for the United Kingdom, Westminster is an historic centre of power with all the grand buildings to prove it. The Palace of Westminster stands on the banks of The Thames and is a stunningly intricate masterpiece containing 1,200 rooms, 100 staircases, 2 miles of corridors, the House of Commons, the House of Lords and of course the world famous Big Ben. Surrounding Parliament Square are the great ministries of state on Whitehall including the Home Office, Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the Ministry of Defence. Horse Guards is the spiritual home of the Household Cavalry and is permanently guarded by two troopers from a mounted regiment. It is also home to Westminster Abbey, begun in 1065 and witness to every Coronation since 1066
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