Plenty of Things to Do in London, Even in a Recession
September 18, 2009 by admin
Filed under Tourists Attractions
With fabulous art galleries, fantastic art galleries and exciting sights, London is one of the most popular visitor destinations in the world.
London boasts a really diverse population and over three hundred languages are spoken within london. According to 2006 figures, it boasts a population of 75,124,00, which makes it the most populous municipality in the european union and the 2nd most populous in Europe.
London have been picked as the hosts of the summer olympics in 2012.
London boasts a rich history that covers more than two thousand years, which means that it’d be impossible to talk about it all. However, the city was particularly badly affected during world war 2.
Throughout the second world war, London was badly bombed. children were evacuated to the country side to get away the bombing. the people who stayed hid from from bombs in the london underground. However, nearly 35,000 londoners were killed, & roughly 50 000 were seriously injured.
The museums & art galleries in London are the best in the country. One of the favourite art galleries is the Tate Modern, which is situated in the former Bankside Power Station. The art gallery opened in 2000 & it boasts a wide range of permanent collections by artists including Warhol, Peter Blake & Picasso, as well as touring exhibitions. entry to many exhibitions is free.
The shops in london are some of the finest in the world. From designer outlets to independent outlets, there is things for everyone to enjoy in this massive city.
One of London’s most famous stores is Hamleys, a massive toy shop on Regent Street. its a big tourist attraction & gets 5 million visitors every year, many of whom visit at christmas. boasting an incredible seven floors, the toy shop caters for all of us, from babies & toddlers to grown-ups!
It goes without saying that the history in London is among the perfect in the world. there are countless clubs, live music venues, exclusive wine bars, cosy pubs and Michelin starred shops to enjoy.
The Met Bar in the metropolitan hotel is one of the city’s most famous wine bars. The wine bar is so exclusive that it’s members or hotel guests only after 6 o clock. The wine bar is truly popular with celebrities, which means that you can do some marvellous star spotting there.
We hope that you’ve enjoyed our london tourist guide. If you require many more information, call or email with your regional vacationist information centre.




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