| London is a friendly city & the capital of great britain. | | | | including the National Portrait gallery. |
| Although various people expect all londoners to be | | | | London is well known for its shopping, so you'll find |
| cheerful cockney characters straight out of Dickens, | | | | everything from unusual independent shops and |
| nothing could be farther from the truth. in actual fact, | | | | markets, to designer shops. |
| London is a diverse place that has residents of all | | | | One of the city's most well known shops is Selfridges, |
| religions and nationalities. for this reason, it is estimated | | | | which is situated on Oxford street. It was initially |
| that over 300 different languages are used in the city. | | | | opened in 1909 by Harry Selfridge, who wanted to |
| In 1863, increasing traffic congestion on roads in city | | | | make shopping lively instead of just a chore. He |
| centre london led to the erection of the world's first | | | | succeeded and the store now boasts 4 other |
| metro system, the london underground. | | | | branches in various cities throughout great britain. |
| The city was bombed badly along world war two & | | | | London has a wide range of activities to do at night, |
| many people were killed. after the war, many buildings | | | | including elite bars, night clubs and museums. |
| in the city had to be built again. | | | | London's museums cater to every budget and taste. |
| Following world war two, immigration transformed | | | | From low cost eats love Pizza Express, Pizza Hut and |
| London into one of the much diverse cities in Europe. | | | | Bella Italia, to high-end museums, you will be spoiled for |
| Immigration was not always smooth, because there | | | | choice. The city also has a wide range of Michelin |
| were massive race riots in notting hill and brixton, but | | | | starred museums, which include Tom Aikens, Umu and |
| intergration was certainly smoother than in other | | | | Gordon Ramsay at Claridges, even though you will |
| english regions. | | | | have to book in advance to get a table at one of |
| As it is the capital of the uk, London boasts the | | | | these places. |
| perfect museums in the country. One of the perfect is | | | | There are 1000s of hotels, guest houses & bed and |
| the Science Museum, which is situated in south | | | | breakfasts in London, so there is accommodation to |
| kensington. The museum was established in 1857 & | | | | suit any funds. From well-known names for instance |
| boasts more than 300 000 exhibits, including Puffing | | | | the Hilton, the Dorchester & the Marriot, to cheap |
| Billy & Stephenson's Rocket. | | | | hostels, there really is things for everyone to enjoy. |
| The city boasts plenty of marvellous galleries too, | | | | Thank you for reading! |