London is the capital of the uk and a really popular tourism destination. in actual fact, it's home to exciting british landmarks like Big Ben, the Tower of London and the Globe Theatre.
We hope you enjoy our london guide and that it gives you plenty of material about stuff to do in the city, in addition to a bit of history and some fascinating facts.
London has a long & interesting history, which commenced when the romans founded the first major settlement there in AD 43 following the Roman conquest of britain.
London was particularly prosperous in the 18th century & it became the world's biggest city from 1831 to 1925. the growth of the city was aided by London's first railways, which put rural towns within easy reach of the city. The train network expanded very quickly, which made London expand into its surrounding areas & merge with close by settlements including Kensington.
Since then, London has continued to thrive & it remains one of the world's largest cities.
As it is the capital of great britain, London boasts the finest museums in the country. One of the finest is the Science Museum, which is located in south kensington. The museum was formed in 1857 & has more than three hundred thousand exhibits, which contain Puffing Billy & Stephenson's Rocket.
The city has many of great art galleries too, which contain the National Portrait gallery.
London has some of the best stores in the world. Whether you're are you looking for designer fashion, souvenirs or delicious food, you're most likely to find the activities you want here.
One of the city's most famous shops is harrods in knightsbridge. This department store is one of the world's most famous & was established in 1834. now run by Mohamed Al Fayed, it boasts over 5000 employees & has many designer concessions.
Needless to say the history in London is among the best in the world. there are countless nightclubs, live music venues, exclusive cocktail bars, relaxing pubs &Michelin starred shops to enjoy.
The Met Bar in the metropolitan hotel is one of the city's most famous cocktail bars. The cocktail bar is so exclusive that its members and hotel guests only after 6 'o' clock. The cocktail bar is extremely popular with celebrities, which means that you can do some wonderful star spotting there.
Thanks for perusing our guide to tourism in london, we hope that you have found all the information you require.. If you require more information, get in touch your regional globetrotter information office who'll be pleased to assist you.
Jenniffer Dilynardo is a travel writer, who used to be a
London model for an
english model agency.
