A – Z Visit London
Welcome to London, England!
London is my hometown. Although I know longer live
there I visit almost every year to see family and friends and new places.
This page offers you an A to Z index to many of
London’s fabulous places and hidden gems.
The links will take you to pages where you can read
more, see my photos, and read tips and ideas. I’ll keep updating as long as I
can.
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BATTERSEA
BRIDGE BatterseaBridgeLink
A five-span historic bridge near Battersea Park.
BATTERSEA
PARK BATTERSEAPARKLINK
An attractive 200-acre park with a children's
zoo and beautiful gardens.
BATTERSEA POWER STATION BatterseaPowerLink
A modern shopping area with a variety of restaurants at the site of the old power station dubbed London's "Brick Cathedral."
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
BROMPTON
CEMETERY BromptonCemLink
An unusual Royal Park- famous for the marker
honouring Emmeline Pankhurst.
BUCKINGHAM PALACE BuckLINK
“Buck house” is where the King lives when in town. And where
tourists watch the changing of the guard. Borough of Westminster
C
CENOTAPH CenotaphLINK
British
monument on Whitehall honouring the war dead since 1919. Attend the special
ceremony 11 November each year.
CHINATOWN in London CHINALINK
A place
to savour Chinese culture and of course, Chinese cuisine.
CHURCHILL WAR ROOMS
ChurchillWarLINK
COVENT
GARDEN
CoventGLINK
The garden site dates to 1200. Today this market place is full of shops and
restaurants. Entertainers perform and there are museums nearby. Boroughs
of Westminster and Camden
G
GOLDEN CAROUSEL GOLDENCAROUSELLINK
Take a
ride on this classic English carousel in Jubilee Park and Garden by the Thames
River.
H
Visit the world's largest toy shop on Regent Street--gifts for all ages.
HAMPTON COURT PALACE HamptonLink
A magnificent palace with beautiful gardens built by Henry VIII and a
short train or boat ride from central London.
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| Hampton Court Gate & Clock |
Visit Europe's largest department store. Borough of Kensington and
Chelsea
HMS BELFAST BelfastLink
Explore this World War II war ship on the Thames River. Experience D-Day.
Iconic English Gothic Westminster
Palace housing Big Ben in the Borough of Westminster.
A large historic green space for walking, picnics, and lots to see and do. Borough of Westminster
I
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. Borough of Southwark
J
JEWEL TOWER
JewelTowerLINK
A hidden
small gem of a building near the Houses of Parliament
One of London’s Royal Parks- see
Princess Diana’s Fountain, Peter Pan Statue, the Italian Gardens
L
Enjoy
a picturesque walk along this canal near Paddington Station in Westminster
The giant wheel noted for its fantastic views of the city. Borough of
Lambeth
LONDON
MILLENNIUM FOOTBRIDGE MillenniumLink
The steel footbridge opened in 2000 located near St Paul's Cathedral
LONDON'S PUBLIC STATUES StatuesLINK
Examples of Winston Churchill, Mahatma Gandhi, Abraham Lincoln, and more
M
Built for Buckingham Palace in the 1800s but moved to Oxford Street.
MUDCHUTE PARK and FARM MudchuteLink
A peaceful greenspace with farm animals- Isle of Dogs, Tower Hamlets.
N
A place to sample the works of many of the world's great artists.
The history of the UK in its leaders' portraits.
Monument to Lord Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar, Trafalgar Square
O
OLD CURIOSITY SHOP OldCuriosityLINK
Charles Dickens famous shop-- a place for a quick photo.
PADDINGTON STATION PaddingtonLink
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| Paddington Bear at Paddington Station |
PICCADILLY CIRCUS & “Eros” PiccadillyLINK
A unique traffic circle with a famous, and misnamed, statue. Borough of
Westminster
PORTOBELLO ROAD PortabelloLINK
Notting Hill area and
the favourite and famous Portobello Road market. Borough of Kensington and
Chelsea
R
REGENT’S PARK RegentsParkLink
A beautiful Royal Park close to the London Zoo and
Madame Tussauds
Why not enjoy a river cruise around
London or further afield?
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.
S
Take in a play, tour the Globe
Travel to
the top of London’s tallest building for brilliant views of the city. Borough
of Southwark.
A great place to rest, enjoy lunch, and watch the famous pelicans. Borough of Westminster
ST MARY-LE-BOW StMaryleBowLink
The church crypt dates to
1080. The church has been rebuilt following the 1666 fire and WWII raid in
1941.
The home of the Eurostar and a place to appreciate awesome architecture.
One of the world's great churches is also a museum.
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| St Paul's 2020 |
T
Appreciate a vast collection of modern art over the Millennium Bridge from St. Paul's Cathedral.
TOWER BRIDGE
TowerBridgeLINK
Great
views from above this iconic bridge over the Thames between London boroughs of
Tower Hamlets and Southwark.
A medieval castle makes famous and
fantastic stories come alive and there are fabulous jewels. Borough of
Tower Hamlets.
A famous public square surrounded by
historic buildings, galleries, and statues.
Madame
Tussauds original museum (1835) was in London-their displays are continually
updated. It's close to Regent's Park and the London Zoo.
VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM V&ALink
The world’s
leading museum of art, design, and performance. Near Victoria station and other
museums.
A Royal
Park close to the Houses of Parliament in Westminster.
W
WESLEY CHAPEL WesleyLINK
The
mother church of Methodism and a museum. See the cemetery across the street
where many notables were buried.
WESTMINSTER ABBEY
WAbbeyLINK
One of
London's most famous landmarks is worth visiting more than once. Consider
this ancient church as a museum as well.
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| Westminster Abbey |
WESTMINSTER BRIDGE WminsterBridgeLink
A popular photo spot for pictures of Westminster Palace (Houses of Parliament) and the Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) as well as the Thames River.
WESTMINSTER PALACE HPLINK
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About London, England
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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.
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.
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.
The Tube
or London Underground TubeLink
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.
Google Map of London England
MONEY: The currency is the pound sterling. Link
for exchange rate calculators.
PHONE
SERVICE: I use a Google
Pixel phone and get good service 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. Use
this link to London's public toilets.
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