Modern London

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INTRODUCTION

WHY ALL ROADS GO TO LONDON?

HISTORY OF LONDON

THE GROWTH OF LONDON

MODERN LONDON

SIGHTSEEING

Trafalgar square

St. Paul's Cathedral

The tower of London

Westminster abbey

Big Ben

The Bank of England

THE CITY OF LONDON

AS A FINANCIAL CENTER

LONDON'S VILLAGES

THE ROUT OF VISITING

THE MAIN

CONCLUSION

 

Trafalgar Square is so-named in commemoration of Nelson's great victory. In the middle stands the famous Nelson Column with the statue of Nelson 170 feet high so as to allow him a view of the sea. The column stands in the geographical centre of the city.

Like most of the world's great cities, London is a place of change and innovation. See the remarkable 'inside out' Lloyd's of London building in the heart of the city's financial district - designed with its pipes and lifts on the outside!

Close by is the Bramah Tea and Coffee Museum which tells of the unique contribu-i tion these two beverages have made to the culture, society and economy of Europe.

The Docklands Light Railway provides unrivalled views of the developments in

Docklands. You can also reach the area by a high speed river bus service, which runs from I Chelsea Harbour and Charring Cross Pier on the Embankment. Getting around Britain's capital needn't be a complicated matter! London's famous red double- decker buses will get you almost anywhere (and also provide an unbeatable way of seeing the sights). When you are in a hurry, however, use the Underground 'tube' trains instead.

Another way of seeing some of London's sights is by river. A journey on the Thames, by pleasure boat or river bus, gives a completely new perspective on the capital.

Many guided walking tours are operated by various companies throughout the year. Discover the London of Shakespeare and Dickens, or follow the trail of Ghosts and Ghouls.