By Cindy, on September 13th, 2011%
London made up of 32 Boroughs, is a huge conglomerate of 2 cities, suburbs and villages that have been incorporated into Greater London over the years.
London Boroughs
The 2 cities are City of London and City of Westminster.
There are safe and dangerous areas to stay in or visit. They vary in ratings from 1=safe to 4=dangerous. . . . → Read More: suggested areas to stay when in London
By Cindy, on September 10th, 2011%
BOW STREET – is the site of the ROYAL OPERA HOUSE!!
Royal Opera House, Bow Street London
it also features as one of the streets on the standard LONDON MONOPOLY board. The area around BOW STREET was developed by FRANCIS RUSSELL, 4th Earl of Bedford in the 1630′s.
OLIVER CROMWELL moved to Bow Street in 1645 (you . . . → Read More: Bow Street, Covent Garden
By Cindy, on September 7th, 2011%
COVENT GARDEN
Covent Garden piazza
Covent Garden is one of London’s most popular attractions and is London’s OLDEST PLANNED SQUARE dating from the 1630′s and associated with the former fruit and vegetable garden in the central square. The route of THE STRAND on the southern boundary of what was to be Covent Garden was used during the . . . → Read More: Covent Garden, London
By Cindy, on May 18th, 2011%
Barclays Cycle Hire docking station Hyde Park
Cycling in Europe has long been a popular pastime with whole families out and about on a weekend, and during the week. Amsterdam has been known as the cycling capital of Europe for some time now and in 2007 Paris introduced it’s city-wide bike rental scheme.
On 30 July 2010 London followed suit . . . → Read More: getting around London this summer – Barclays Cycle Hire in London
By Cindy, on May 8th, 2011%
London Eye and the Thames River
As a new visitor it is not always easy to find Tourist Information Centres when you need them! So to make it a bit easier for you, here is a list of Visitor and Information Centres in London:
Britain and London Visitor Centre – 1 Regent Street London SW1Y 4XT Piccadilly . . . → Read More: London Tourist Information Centres
By Cindy, on March 23rd, 2011%
The latest news to hit the headlines in London is that our city is to get it’s first cable car!!
According to the Evening Standard, “Londoners will be treated to spectacular views of the Thames after Boris Johnson approved plans for a cable car across the river – but taxpayers could be forced to foot the £40 million bill.”
The . . . → Read More: Thames cable car given the go-ahead! latest news for London
By Cindy, on March 1st, 2011%
……………a busy thriving hustle and bustle of people and traffic during the day; London is no less so at night.
Victoria Embankment at night
No matter the time of day or night, there will always be people and traffic moving about.
Most visitors to London spend their days meandering the streets, visiting our top attractions, riding the waves . . . → Read More: London City by night
By Cindy, on February 27th, 2011%
…….. waiting in fast cars, on foot; walking the beat, watching, waiting, keeping you safe!
They also patrol during the day, on foot: London’s Metropolitan Police.
….London's 'bobbies' walking the beat!
London is considered to be a very safe place, however as in any big city, it is worth being sensible and taking a few safety precautions.
Tourist safety in London
Whether . . . → Read More: They ‘prowl’ the empty streets at night…….
By Cindy, on February 4th, 2011%
‘Scrap £30m free travel for TfL families and flatmates’
Transport for London
Pippa Crerar, City Hall Editor
1 Feb 2011
Boris Johnson was under pressure today to axe a free travel perk that extends to partners or even friends and flatmates of Transport for London staff after the bill neared £30 million.
The Mayor faces cross-party opposition to the . . . → Read More: free travel for all in London?
By Cindy, on January 27th, 2011%
I have often read Mark’s blog posts as he offers a refreshingly different perspective on London. I particularly enjoy his views of the London Underground stations. I have posted the link here for your enjoyment, and my thanks to Mark for his . . . → Read More: a closer look at London’s Under/Overground stations
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