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| Tower Bridge London by Geoff Sutton 2 March 2007 |
Welcome to London! London is my hometown. Although I no longer
live there, I frequently return to visit family, walk the familiar streets, and
see something new. This post indexes links to many places I have visited over the years. I include some visitor tips for some places.
Click on each LINK for amazing photos, short videos, and information about popular places to see and things to do.
LONDON'S POPULAR LANDMARKS
BIG BEN BenLINK
Big Ben is the Great Bell in the famous Elizabeth Tower housing the Great Clock at the North End of the Houses of Parliament. Borough of Westminster
BUCKINGHAM PALACE BuckLINK
“Buck house” is where Queen Elizabeth II and other Royals lived when in town. And where tourists watch the changing of the guard. Borough of Westminster
“Buck house” is where Queen Elizabeth II and other Royals lived when in town. And where tourists watch the changing of the guard. Borough of Westminster
HAMPTON COURT PALACE HAMPTONLINK
An historic Royal Palace in the West London Borough of Richmond on Thames. Learn about the 1500s, the life of Henry VIII and his Queens, and more.
HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT HPLINK
Iconic English Gothic Westminster Palace housing Big Ben in Borough of Westminster .LONDON EYE EYE-LINK
The giant wheel noted for its fantastic views of the city. Borough of Lambeth
PICCADILLY CIRCUS & “Eros” PiccadillyLINK
A unique traffic circle with a famous, and misnamed, statue. Borough of Westminster
SHARD ShardLINK
Travel to the top of London’s tallest building for brilliant views of the city. Borough of Southwark.
TOWER OF LONDON TowerLINK
THAMES RIVER ThamesLINK
Why not enjoy a river cruise around London or further afield?
TOWER BRIDGE TowerBridgeLINK
Great views from above this iconic bridge over the Thames between London boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Southwark.TOWER OF LONDON TowerLINK
TRAFALGAR SQUARE TrafalgarSqLINK
A famous public square surrounded by historic buildings, galleries, and statues.
LONDON'S POPULAR MARKETS & SHOPS
COVENT GARDEN CoventGLINK
A historic and contemporary market place full of shops and restaurants. Boroughs of Westminster and Camden
HAMLEYS TOY STORE HamleysTOYLINK
Visit the world's largest toy shop on Regent Street--gifts for all ages.
HARRODS HarrodsLINK
Visit the Europe's largest department store. Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
A historic and contemporary market place full of shops and restaurants. Boroughs of Westminster and Camden
HAMLEYS TOY STORE HamleysTOYLINK
Visit the world's largest toy shop on Regent Street--gifts for all ages.
HARRODS HarrodsLINK
Visit the Europe's largest department store. Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
PORTOBELLO ROAD PortabelloLINK
Notting Hill area and the favourite and famous Portobello Road market. Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
LONDON'S GARDENS & PARKS
HYDE PARK HYDELINK
A large historic green space for walking, picnics, games, and events. Features: Speaker's Corner, Rose Garden, Serpentine Lake. Borough of Westminster
KENSINGTON GARDENS KENSINGTONLINK
Kensington Gardens is a large Royal Park adjacent to Hyde Park. Features: Long Water, Peter Pan, Prince Albert, Italian Gardens, Princess Diana fountain and play area.
Kensington Gardens is a large Royal Park adjacent to Hyde Park. Features: Long Water, Peter Pan, Prince Albert, Italian Gardens, Princess Diana fountain and play area.
KEW GARDENS KewLINK
The
Royal Botanical Gardens offer a floral feast. Borough of Richmond upon Thames
St JAMES PARK StJamesLINK
A great place to rest, enjoy lunch, and watch the famous pelicans. Borough of Westminster
St JAMES PARK StJamesLINK
A great place to rest, enjoy lunch, and watch the famous pelicans. Borough of Westminster
LONDON'S MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
BRITISH MUSEUM BritishMuseumLINK
The British Museum has many of the world's treasures. It's one of my favourite places to visit as they continue to offer special exhibits. Borough of Camden
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM LONDON IWMLINK
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM LONDON IWMLINK
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART NationalGalleryLINK
A place to sample the works of many of the world's great artists.
NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY NationalPortraitGalleryLINK
The history of the UK in its leaders' portraits.
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM NatHistoryLink
Children and adults will enjoy a look at gems, dinosaurs, animals from around the world and more.
TATE MODERN ART GALLERY TateLink
TATE MODERN ART GALLERY TateLink
Appreciate a vast collection of modern art over the bridge from St. Paul's Cathedral.
TUSSAUDS of London MTLINK
Madame Tussauds original museum was in London-their displays are continually updated.
TUSSAUDS of London MTLINK
Madame Tussauds original museum was in London-their displays are continually updated.
BRITISH HISTORY
Links to historical sites beyond what you find in the many museums.
A hidden gem near the Houses of Parliament
NELSON’S COLUMN Nelson'sColumnLINK
Monument to Lord Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar, Trafalgar Square
TOWER OF LONDON TowerLondonLINK
A medieval castle makes famous and fantastic stories come alive and there's fabulous jewelsLONDON'S PUBLIC STATUES StatuesLINK
Winston Churchill, Mahatma Gandhi, Abraham Lincoln, and more
St JAMES PALACE St JamesLink
Explore this palace built by Henry VIII in the 1530s.
TRAFALGAR SQUARE TrafalgarSquareLINK
A famous square commemorating the Battle of Trafalgar surrounded by places to see and things to do.
WESTMINSTER PALACE HPLINK
The Houses of Parliament with Big Ben- making history every year
BRITISH MILITARY HISTORY
CENOTAPH CenotaphLINK
British monument on Whitehall honouring the war dead since 1919.
CHURCHILL WAR ROOMS ChurchillWarLINK
Explore the underground labyrinth where so many World War II decisions took place.HMS BELFAST BelfastLink
Explore this World War II war ship on the Thames River. Experience D-Day.
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM LONDON IWMLINK
If you have an interest in military history or the history of war, this is a well organised place to visit. Anniversary events are marked by special exhibits.
The RAF-more than a hundred years defending the British Isles.
ROYAL ARMY MUSEUM RALINK
Learn about the centuries of the Royal Army around the world. And trace your ancestors who served as I did.
Learn about the centuries of the Royal Army around the world. And trace your ancestors who served as I did.
LONDON'S CHURCHES & SACRED PLACES
The church crypt dates to 1080. The church has been rebuilt following the 1666 fire and WWII raid in 1941.
St MARGARET'S CHURCH MARGARET LINK
Built on the grounds of Westminster Abbey in the 1100s to serve the local congregation.
St PAUL's CATHEDRAL StPaulLINK
One of the world's great churches is also a museum.
WESLEY CHAPEL WesleyLINK
The mother church of Methodism and a museum.
One of the world's great churches is also a museum.
WESLEY CHAPEL WesleyLINK
The mother church of Methodism and a museum.
WESTMINSTER ABBEY WAbbeyLINK
One of London's most famous landmarks is worth visiting more than once. Consider this ancient church a museum as well.
LONDON'S FAMOUS RAILWAY STATIONS
PADDINGTON STATION PADDINGTONLINK
St PANCRAS PancrasLINK
The British home of the Eurostar and an awesome architecture.
MORE PLACES in LONDON
CHINATOWN in London CHINALINK
A place to savour Chinese culture and of course, Chinese cuisine.
GOLDEN CAROUSEL GOLDENCAROUSELLINK
Take a ride on this classic English carousel in Jubilee Park and Garden by the Thames River.
LITTLE VENICE LITTLE VENICELINK
A place to savour Chinese culture and of course, Chinese cuisine.
GOLDEN CAROUSEL GOLDENCAROUSELLINK
Take a ride on this classic English carousel in Jubilee Park and Garden by the Thames River.
LITTLE VENICE LITTLE VENICELINK
Little Venice is the colourful area of shops, restaurants, and gardens along the canal part of which is close to Paddington Station.
MARBLE ARCH MarbleArchLINK
Built for Buckingham Palace in the 1800s but moved to Oxford Street.
MARBLE ARCH MarbleArchLINK
Built for Buckingham Palace in the 1800s but moved to Oxford Street.
OLD CURIOSITY SHOP OldCuriosityLINK
BUY Mind the Gap and learn more about British Culture
About London, England------------------------------------
London is the capital of the United Kingdom and its largest city. People have lived in this area for thousands of years. Named Londinium by the Romans, it has been a major city on the island of Great Britain ever since. Today, London is also an English county, which is sometimes called Greater London and consists of 32 boroughs plus the old City of London, which is only 1.12 square miles. The total population of Greater London is about 9 million inhabitants.
London was the capital of the Kings of England before it became the capital city for the other nations forming the United Kingdom. The history of the UK is too long to review here; however, let me identify the capital cities of the other UK countries: Cardiff is the capital of Wales, Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, and Belfast is the capital of the territory of Northern Ireland.
UK nation note. The long title of the nation is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Great Britain is the large island where the nations of England, Wales, and Scotland united centuries ago. Northern Ireland is a UK district on the north of the island of Ireland. Most of the people of Northern Ireland voted to remain in the UK when the Republic of Ireland became independent of the UK.
UK nation note. The long title of the nation is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Great Britain is the large island where the nations of England, Wales, and Scotland united centuries ago. Northern Ireland is a UK district on the north of the island of Ireland. Most of the people of Northern Ireland voted to remain in the UK when the Republic of Ireland became independent of the UK.
I hope to add to this page as time and travels permit.
Following are some links to help visitors to London. I have included more links in the individual posts listed above.
Travel Notes for London
Following are some links to help visitors to London. I have included more links in the individual posts listed above.
CITY OF LONDON Visit the City cityoflondon.gov.uk
VISIT LONDON visitlondon.com
TRANSPORTATION: tfl.gov.uk (tfl = Transportation for London)
TFL is the official website for London's public transportation. I typically use an Oyster Card, which allows me to use the underground (Tube) and busses. The tfl site can help you plan a journey, view maps, and learn about fares and fare cards. There are other ways to see London from tour providers and private bus companies. Those options can be suitable for visitors with a limited time to explore on their own.
LONDON MAPS https://tfl.gov.uk/maps
The maps from tfl are handy. I have an A-Z map on my device and I use google maps on my phone.
MONEY: The currency is the pound sterling.
PHONE SERVICE: I get a good deal through GoogleFi with unlimited text and data and low rates on voice calls. In the past I purchased sim cards, which also worked well. You can get very good free internet service at many places throughout the city.
RESTROOMS / WC / TOILETS: Many of the large stores in London have free toilets for shoppers. Public Museums have toilets. Pubs and restaurants usually have toilets for customers-ask. There are toilets at some railway stations but be prepared to pay.
RESTROOMS / WC / TOILETS: Many of the large stores in London have free toilets for shoppers. Public Museums have toilets. Pubs and restaurants usually have toilets for customers-ask. There are toilets at some railway stations but be prepared to pay.
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