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London was originally founded by the Romans and called Londinium from which the modern name is derived. It has been the capital city of England for over 1000 years. Strategically placed besides the river Thames London dominates the South Of England, is far the biggest city in England and the United kingdom and also in Europe. London is a city full of history, fine buildings, parks, museums and galleries with a comprehensive public transport system to assist tourists and visitors. London is renown for its Theatres and Concert Halls both historic and new. London and the surrounding region is also a centre for many major sporting events and has bid successfully for 2012 Olympics which it last hosted in 1948. Below are listed a selection of useful links to London websites of both general interest and specific usefulness to visitors. Do not forget to visit Lambert Souvenirs (formerly Tostig) big souvenir shop at 3 Whitehall beside Trafalgar Square and opposite the Whitehall Theatre.
This extraordinary architectural edifice dominates London N8 like some Moghul emperor's mislocated monument and is well worth a visit and the tour. There are also some major cultural events staged there.
All countries have them as do many families. In fact there are left handed people everywhere yet not all manufacturers let alone service providers take note of this largest of minorities. Anything Left Handed puts that right with a comprehensive range of left handed items, themes and contentions on its extensive web site. The shop is at 67,Brewer Street, London W1.
The Official Website of the British Monarchy with details about the Royal Palaces in and around London, history and news about Queen Elizabeth II and her family.
London's former Fruit and Vegetable market has been transformed into its most attractive social and entertainment centre with restaurants, bars, cafes, live performers and big screen relaid performances from the Royal Opera House.
Crossrail is two railway line projects to create rapid interchange between East and West and secondly between South West and North East London..and the sooner the better!
This year is the Golden Jubilee of the Accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and this is the official website commemorating the celebrations all over London and elsewhwere in UK.
At the other end of Whitehall from Tostig, Lambert Souvenirs shop are the Houses Of Parliament also known as the Palace Of Westminster which houses both the elected (Commons) and nominated, formerly hereditary,(Lords). this web site tells you all about them and about tours around them.
London first was set up in the temporary absence of a London Government with a mission statement to 'improve and promote' London which it still does. An interesting website.
The Rest of the World especially the Schools from USA bring a splash of colour and fun to London's New Year's Day Parade yet after 21 years the local London and Borough participants have a great deal to learn or spend on their floats and costumes.
London has numerous Art Galleries, large and small,public and commercial designed traditional and modernist styles. This website gives a comprehensive view of them all with a guide to current and forhcoming special exhibitions.
The Earl of Bradford opened Porters in Covent Garden several decades ago-a bastion of ethnic English cuisine. This is his restaurant guide to similar establishments in London.
A most useful website facility for tourists finding you those tickets for West End Shows and Plays,information about them and all at the last minute. A bit confused as to whether to spell Theatre as in English or Theater US English but who cares it's the performance that matters and being there to enjoy it.
Metazone is the tube traveller's bible.The easiest way to find tube station information, tube maps, tourist attractions, pubs and hotels in the capital
Established 1960 and claimed to be the 'Original'London Walks organisation the website gives lots of information on where and when to join its comprehensive list of guided walks about London.
London wetlands includes pond,rivers,canals,lakes and marshes to which 1000s of birds comwe every year.This excellent website introduces you to an alternative view of London as well as all the work being done to preserve its wetlands.
London was without a government and chief executive for a decade following Mrs Thatcher's rather personal abolition of the former Greater London Authority of which Ken Livingston was chief executive.When the position of Mayor/Chief Executive was invented by the Labour administration of Tony Blair & Gordon Brown the people of London voted overwhelmingly for Ken Livingston.
The Museum of London claims to be the most comprehensive city museum in the world and is therefore well worth the visit. This extensive well presented site gives a flavour of the delights you will enjoy as well as news about the museum and its Archaeological activity.
BBC and The National Gallery have brought together a collection of 50 paintings by masters over several centuries where the essential subject is 'The Weather'-an endless subject of conversation and concern for Londoners.
London's oldest market over 400 years old and open on Sunday mornings.Nearest tube station Aldgate East,Aldgate and Liverpool Street on the district Line
London is probably the most international city for restaurants in the world but Porters brings you traditional English fare in the heart Of Covent Garden at a reasonable price.
The world's largest antiques market Potobello Road stretches from Notting Hill Gate in the Royal Borough Of Kensington,Through Paddington and on to Harlesden in Brent via W10 & W11.
The Regent Street Association represents London's leading shopping street designed by John Nash in 1811 and named in honour of the Prince Regent later King George IV. On September 15th 2002 the third Regent Street Festival was held.
RV1 is a brand new bus service that links Covent Garden, South Bank, Waterloo, Bankside, London Bridge and Tower Gateway a fast growing alternative centre for Londoners and its visitors including the National Theatre, Festival Hall and NFT amongst others..
The Royal Opera House stages both Opera and Ballet and in summer shows some of their productions on a big screen for those in Covent Garden outside and perhaps unable to afford or secure a ticket. If Opera and or Ballet is your cup of tea then a visit to this beautiful theatre will be well rewarded. The web site is most informative.
Founded in 1660 and given a Royal Charter by Charles II the Royal Society is an independent scientific academy dedicated to promote excellence in science. It gives lectures open to the public and its excellent website is full of information.The Royal Society is located at 6-9 Carlton terrace SW1 Y 5AG, a short walk from Lambert Souvenirs' shop Tostig at 3 Whitehall.
Samuel Reiss founded this establishment way back in 1828.Twenty years later John Simpson joined and so became called Simpson's Grand Divan & Tavern. John Davey one of the first Autocrat Cooks insisted everything must be English and banned the use of the word Menu replacing it with Bill Of Fare. A very English Cuisine restaurant.
The South Bank has become a most vibrant part of London including the National Theatre, National Film Theatre, Festival Hall and a host of restaurants, cafes etc. This site gives a useful guide to all the events and locations in this fast developing area.
