Breakaway Destination Guides (International)

London was for more than a century the most populous city on earth. It was also always a collection of villages. Each village had a unique quality and some still do. Newspapers used to be in Fleet Street, book publishers in Bloomsbury, films in Wardour Street theatres in Shaftsbury Avenue, fashion in Mayfair and fruit and vegetables in Covent Gardens.

The City of London is a geographically small city within Greater London. The historic core of London around which, along with Westminster, the modern city grew. The City's boundaries have remained almost constant since the Middle Ages, and now is only a tiny part of the much larger London metropolis.

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London, is one of the most beautiful and interesting places to visit. From its many awe inspiring museums to its lovely parks and gardens. This is a city to delight all. Visitors can catch the famous London underground system or hop on one of its famous red Buses. Hail a black cab to take you to the National Gallery, the British Museum, the London Eye or to one of London's rail stations.

The Government focuses on Whitehall, with power derived from parliament in Westminster - incomplete without the Queen, whose royal and public life is still centred round St. James' Park. The City is still a financial centre. The West End is full of shops, restaurants and art galleries. The River Thames, now much cleaner, runs like a silver ribbon from Chelsea to Greenwich. More fine art and antiques are on offer from all over the world in London than anywhere else. All that is needed is plenty of money, appreciation is much cheaper.

Most visitors enjoy visiting London's famous landmarks including the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, London Bridge, Kensington Palace and the Old Bailey. London England also has some wonderful parks and gardens including Hyde Park, Greenwich Park and St. James Park. In the evening, be sure to enjoy an evening at the London theatre. There are always plenty of first-rate shows to select from!

  Westminster Parks

What you do and see will of course be affected by the English weather. English clothes reflect the weather, fine tweeds, waterproofs, good woollens, so on wet days stay in London and enjoy the shops, museums, galleries and theatres. It's best to spend the sunny days spend it out of town. While you make your way around try some of the famous hospitality of the English Pub. Most pubs serve a good Pub lunch, which goes well with a glass of English beer.

  Breakaway's Tower of London

Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, more commonly known as the Tower of London (and historically as The Tower) It is located within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and is separated from the eastern edge of the City of London by the open space known as Tower Hill.

  Breakaway's St Paul's Cathedral

St Paul's Cathedral is the Anglican cathedral on Ludgate Hill, in the City of London, and the seat of the Bishop of London. The present building dates from the 17th century and is generally reckoned to be London's fifth St Paul's Cathedral, although the number is higher if every major medieval reconstruction is counted as a new cathedral.

  Breakaway's Museums of London

The Museum of London documents the history of London from the Prehistoric to the present day. The museum is located close to the Barbican Centre, and a few minutes walk north of St Paul's Cathedral, overlooking the remains of the Roman city wall and on the edge of the oldest part of London, known as the City.

Victoria Embankment - The Victoria Embankment, is part of the Thames Embankment, a road and walkway along the north bank of the River Thames in London. Victoria Embankment extends from the City of Westminster into the City of London.

  Barbican Center - The Barbican Centre is the largest performing arts centre in Europe.[1] Located in the north of the City of London, England, in the heart of the Barbican Estate, the Centre hosts classical and contemporary music concerts, theatre performances, film screenings and art exhibitions. It also houses a library, 3 restaurants, and a conservatory.

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