Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Great Activities To Do In London by Gerlinda Cimeno

London is the capital of the uk and a very popular tourist destination. in fact, it is home to stimulating british landmarks love Big Ben, the Tower of London and the Globe Theatre.

We hope you enjoy our guide to tourism in london and that it gives you plenty of info about things to do in the city, as well as some history and some interesting facts.

In 1863, bad traffic congestion on roads in london led to the erection of the world's first metro system, the london underground.

The city was badly bombed around world war two and various people died. following the war, various buildings in the city had to be built again.

Following world war two, immigration changed London into one of the much racially diverse cities in Europe. Immigration was not always smooth, as there were major race riots in brixton & notting hill, but intergration was certainly smoother than in other british regions.

The museums & galleries in London are the perfect in the country. One of the favourite galleries is the Tate Modern, which is situated in the former Bankside Power Station. The gallery opened in 2000 & it boasts a vast range of permanent collections by artists for instance Warhol, Peter Blake & Picasso, as well as touring exhibitions. entry to many exhibitions is free.

London has some of the finest shops in the world. Whether you're looking for designer fashion, souvenirs or delicious food, you're positive to find the stuff you want here.

One of the city's most renowned stores is harrods in knightsbridge. This department store is one of the most famous in the world and was formed in 1834. now run by Mohamed Al Fayed, it employs over 5000 people and has many designer concessions.

London has a wide range of things to do after dark, which contain vip wine bars, night clubs and museums.

London's museums cater to every budget and taste. From cheap eats like Pizza Express, Pizza Hut and Bella Italia, to high-end museums, you'll be spoilt for choice. The city also has a wide range of Michelin starred museums, which include Tom Aikens, Umu and Gordon Ramsay at Claridges, although you'll have to book well in advance to get a table at one of these locations.

We hope that you've enjoyed our london guide. If you need more material, call or email with your nearby back packers information centre.

About the Author

Gerlinda Cimeno is a black London model who has been used on the catwalks as a London ebony model, providing Kings Cross incalls.

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