(photo by Roryrory) You’ll find many of the world’s major museums in London like the stately British Museum , the two Tates — the Britain and the Modern — and the vast V&A . You’ll also find small wonders off the typical tourist track that are equally impressive and enjoyable. The decorative gem Sir John Soane's Museum is one that’s gained a cult following. Sir John Soane was a late 18th/early 19th century architect whose eclectic work has had far-reaching influence. He was known for his use of domes, mirrors, stained glass and skylights to create ingenious lighting effects. Soane played with proportion and ...
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[London Attractions - National Gallery] [Website] National Gallery London [Address] Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN England [Contact] Tel: +44 20 7747 2885 Fax: +44 20 7747 2423 [Distance From City Center] Within City [Main Attraction(s)] Art Museum [Admission Rates] Free [Opening Hours] Daily 10am-6pm Wednesday 10am-9pm (Closing commences 5 mins before time stated) Closed 1 January and 24-26 December. [Clicks!!!!] [Reviews] There really is no excuse to miss the museum as it is free and conveniently located by other landmarks, such as Trafalgar Square. The building itself is a delight and so bright and airy. I would plan on spending an entire afternoon, possibly ...
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Northolt is a pleasant suburb to the West of Greater London in Middlesex. It has beautiful parks, good transport links, an RAF base, a historic war memorial and a number of other pleasing sights. It is a quiet place to live, a pleasing place to visit and with the intersection of some of London's important arteries it has a good footfall for business. As such, it has some interesting local businesses.
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365 Tickets have just created a number of exclusive crunch-beating LONDON COMBINATION PRODUCTS which offer up to 48% savings on gate prices. Typical of the offers: Fast-track admission to Madame Tussauds 48 Hour ticket for Original London hop-on hop-off Sightseeing bus which includes: Walking tours Changing the Guard Walk on the Wild Side Jack the Ripper AND a free Thames River Cruise. We have also just added SKI/SNOWBOARD/SNOW TUBE tickets for the Ski Slope at London’s O2. 365 tickets sells e-tickets at great prices with no additional booking or processing fees, to over 200 visitor attractions and theme parks for all the major suppliers ...
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Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "London Attractions". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article!
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