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London
London is the capital of England, and the largest metropolitan city in the United Kingdom. It has a total area of 1,572.1 square kilometers (607 square miles), with an estimated population of 7.6 million (as of 2010).
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What is The best way to see London?
The Museum of London is fantastic, Kew Gardens, Hampton Court, Westminster Abbey, Covent Gardens and be sure to notice all the Roman Walls...eat in the pubs
Madame Tussauds, Buckingham Palace (open to visitors in the summer when the Queen is away on holiday in Scotland) , the Houses of parliament (open to the public during parliament sittings - you need to get in line very early to get a seat and its free), the science museum, the natural history museum, Imperial war Museum, The Victoria and Albert Museum (fine art) the British Museum (mauscripts like Shakespeares plays, Magna Carta etc and Egyptology), The Tate Gallery, The Tate Modern, The National Gallery, Trafalgar square, St paul's cathedral, wonderful parks (Hyde Park, Green Park, St James park), the Tower of London (including the Crown Jewels) London zoo, The theatres of the west end... the list goes on.
Take plenty of money as most attractions are expensive, but museums, art galleries, parliament, the parks are all free. Eat in pubs or fast-food outlets as they are less expensive than restaurants.
How much money to go on the London Eye?
Online prices for 2016 were:
Adults from £21.20 to £38.00 (about $30 to $53)
Age 4-15, £16.10 to £38.00 (about $23 to $53)
Under 4 ride free but a free ticket is required.
*Discount evening tickets were available as low as £17.4 ($25).
The corresponding 2012 price ranges were:
- Adult - £18.90.
- Child (4-15) - £9.90.
- Child (Under 4) - Free
- Senior - £15.00
- Family of Four - £57.60
- Adult - £17.01
- Child (4-15) - £8.91
- Senior - £13.50
- Family of Four - £46.08
What is the imaginary line assing through greenwich near London?
The Prime Meridian, ie 0 degrees east/west
The name comes from the romans, since London was founded by the Romans in AD 43 as Londinium, following the Roman conquest of Britain.
How much time it takes by flight from London-Gatwick to Halifax-Canada?
The flight time is approximately 5 hours, 41 minutes.
Does the river thames have a tide?
From the mouth of the Thames at the North Sea to Teddington Lock in West London.
People in Britain don't want the Euro, they are quite happy using sterling and quite correctly see the Euro as a further attempt by the EU to steal power away from national governments. And with the current European debt crisis there is no hope that England will ever join it as the euro itself will soon collapse. Hope you found this useful.
It was decided by John Major's government (1990-7) that the UK would not be in the first wave of the Euro. When Tony Blair became PM (1997-2007)it was decided that the UK would join when the economic conditions were right. The economic conditions were not met during his Premiership and since Gordon Brown has taken over, the UK's membership of the Euro has been off the political agenda.
What activities can you do at the river thames?
The most popular activity on the River Thames is rowing.
Fishing, rowing, cruising, sightseeing
That depends on if one is afraid of heights. If so, then yes, the London Eye can be frightening. The Eye does, however, move slowly, and the people travelling on are encased in 'pods', rather than hanging freely as would be the case on a 'ferris wheel', so beyond the height, there should be no other reason for fear.
How many miles london to manchester?
From the center of London to the center of Manchester, approx. 262,353.74 meters
Where is the Crystal Palace now?
The original Crystal Palace was built in Hyde Park, London for the Great Exhibition of 1851. When the exhibition closed, it was dismantled and rebuilt in Upper Norwood, South London. In 1936 it caught fire and the glass and steel structure was destroyed. However, the granite footings are still in situ and are clearly visible. The Upper Norwood area is now generally known as Crystal Palace by the people of South London and the local football team is named Crystal Palace.
How long does it take to drive from Scotland to grimsby?
Grimsby is a town and Scotland is a country - it will depend on which part of Scotland you are travelling to. Your question is like asking how far from New York to Canada.
How far is London Ontario Canada from London United Kingdom?
0 hours, 0 minutes, and 0 seconds From London to London is London, which is still London, so 0 seconds.
There are several towns and cities around the world so it would depend on which of the Londons you are referring to.
How was the Thames River made?
The 'head' of the Thames rises in Gloucestershire - close to he town of Cirencester,
How long is a train ride from Switzerland to London?
About 8 hours and you will have to change trains and stations in Paris.
How do you travel by bus between London to Lisbon?
EDIT: Actually, there are services available. On Eurolines' website, just select your departure as Lisbon, Portugaland your destination as LONDON (Victoria Coach Station)and then choose the date and the number of passengers. This method is more time-consuming, since it could take up to a 36-hour trip.
It is not possible in practical terms to travel by bus from Lisbon to London as it would involve crossing three international borders plus the English Channel ferry, but it could be done theoretically. It is much easier to travel from London to Lisbon by air.
How long from Paris to London on underground train?
Since November 2007, the high speed link from London to the Channel has come into use, leaving London from St Pancras (next door to Kings Cross). Waterloo is not now used. Most trains now take 2hrs 15mins
well it actually depends on where you start from...
What tube station is closest to the Houses of Parliament London?
That station will be Tower Hill, on the Circle and District lines, with the nearby Fenchurch Street railway station, and DLR terminus, Tower Gateway. This station is also near to the Tower Bridge.
Where can one go to find a marketing job in London?
One can find internship jobs in London from sites like Indeed, Intern Wise, Student Jobs and many more. One can also find and apply to internship jobs in London by visiting a local job center.
