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London - United Kingdom
London is not only the capital of the United Kingdom, but also one of the world’s financial and cultural capitals.  It is a thriving metropolis that symbolizes multiculturalism at its best, with a population of over 10,000,000 and more than 300 different spoken languages.  Many of the world’s biggest banks and financial institutions have headquarters in London.  The city is also a centre for art, media, fashion, and education.  London is also the site for the 2012 Summer Olympics and preparations are well underway.  

All of this, in addition to 2000 years of history, is...Read More

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Hotels In London

Situated a stone's throw from Buckingham Palace, this grand hotel takes...
The Avonmore has been recently refurbished and is centrally situated within...
Hampstead is a beautiful 3 story 1873 Victorian house, situated in one of...
This century old hotel has provided exceptional service to its rich and...
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London History
The Romans established the town of Londinium shortly after their invasion of Britain in 43AD.  In the second century, the city became capital of Roman Britain as the population reached 60,000.  The Romans built the London wall, which was 6m tall and 2.5m thick, and survived for 1,600 years.   The Roman occupation of Britain ended in 410, and the city went into a steep decline.  Viking raids and occupation persisted until the tenth century, when the Anglo-Saxons took over.  After the Norman Conquest in 1066, London became the capital of England.
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One Aldwych
This award winning hotel was built in 1907 as the headquarters of the Morning Post Newspaper. The...		 The Lanesborough
Situated a stone's throw from Buckingham Palace, this grand hotel takes...
The Ritz London
This century old hotel has provided exceptional service to its rich and...
 The Savoy
If a hotel could be a superstar, the Savoy would be it. Every brick of this swish hotel oozes old...
The Hempel Hotel
Named for renowned British designer Anouska Hempel, The Hempel is a...		 Milestone Hotel Kensington
The Milestone is commonly cited as the best hotel in Great Britain.  The location is...
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Oxford Street
Oxford Street without doubt is the King of shopping streets, or should we say the ‘Queen’ of...		 Bond Street
Home to flagship stores of international designers such as Prada, Chanel, Ralph Lauren and Gucci,...
Harrods
Harrods is the rich man’s answer to Wal-Mart. London’s most famous department store traces its...		 Selfridges
Selfridges is the second largest retail store in London, after Harrods. Centrally located on Oxford...
Fortnum & Mason
Department store; food/drink This 300 year old regal and exotic store is a food connoisseur’s...		 Hamleys Kids toys
One of the world’s largest toy stores, Hamleys traces its history back to the 16th century. The...
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London Film Festival
The best new films from around the world are showcased at the London Film Festival which is UK's...		 The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race
The Boat Race is one of the great events in London and is eagerly watched by thousands as they...
London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week is among the most anticipated events in the calendar of the who's who of the...		 New Year's Day Parade
The New Year's Day parade in London is hailed as the greatest annual street parade in Europe. It is...
Pride London
All of London gets transformed into a bursting display of color and pride at the two week long...		 Promenade Concerts (The Proms)
Launched in 1895, the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts, touted as the world’s...
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Gordon Ramsay
This three Michelin star London restaurant is where you should head if you want to see the...		 Le Gavroche
Since its opening more than four decades ago, this authentic French restaurant has been setting...
Nobu
If you’re looking for Japanese food with a twist, look no further. This top class restaurant has...		 Bumpkin
The restaurant’s tagline reads: For city folk who like a little country living. And that is...
Lindsay House
With a Michelin star to its credit, you know you can expect only the best from the moment you step...		 Locanda Locatelli
The brainchild of celebrity chef Giorgio Locatelli, this fantabulous Michelin starred restaurant is...
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Fast Facts
Location: London is located in the south east of England on the banks of the River Thames                   Dialing code:        Country code 44        Local city code 20
       For example, if you are dialing a London number from outside of UK the number will be 00 44 20 xx xxx xxx

Emergency numbers
·    Police- 100/ 442 4444
·    Fire  - 999/ 442 2345
·    Ambulance- 999
·    General Emergency  911
·    Tourist Information Helpdesk  +44 (0)8701 566 366
·    Car Breakdown Service-
·    Highway Patrol-
·    Telephone Directory Services-
·     Airport Enquiry-  
·     Railway Enquiry-   Population:
7.5 million ( metropolitan area)
Languages- English is the main language and is widely spoken and understood. London is however, home to people, who speak over 300 different languages.
       Electicity:
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When To Go

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During summer, London's bountiful green spaces fill up with office workers and tourists enjoying the surprisingly balmy days as café tables sprout across a multitude of pavements. During winter, the ...

Kids In Tow

What to do with kids in tow
London is a very child friendly city. When visiting London, you will see that there are enough ...

Health & Safety

Health and Safety
London is largely a secure city and it is safe to venture out late at night, except in a few areas such as North End of Notting Hill, in ...

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