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Enjoy Your Visit To London And Take a Tour

By: Elizabeth Campbell

The largest and most interesting city to visit in England is the capital city, London. The city always has something to do, or somewhere to visit that will suit everyone. The most famous attractions of course are the Royal Family and the Queen, and the traditional ceremonies that are synonymous with them. Travelling around can be quite tiresome and troublesome, as London is a huge city. There are many ways of getting around, the two most popular ways to see London are either the Tube (London underground), or via an organised tour. The Tube is popular as there is a tube station near to every tourist spot.

If time is an issue when visiting London then one of the many tours available is ideal. This is the best way to see as many attractions as possible in as little time as possible. The only problem will be which tour to choose from. There are tours of historic monuments, musical history, educational, and haunted (ghost) tours. Tours of the pubs are very popular as are the walking tours. The younger generation is not forgotten as there are tours more suited to them as well.

In the world there can be no more culturally and ethnically diverse a city as London. The population of London is more than seven million with over 300 different languages are spoken in London schools. To experience this enormous array of different cultures, one only has to walk about as each culture is generally represented in small, distinct, areas of the city. As you move from one area to the next you will notice small and subtle changes until you find yourself in a completely different environment.

London has many markets that are well worth a visit. One of the oldest markets is Billingsgate Fish Market. This market dates back to 500 BC and only moved to its present location in 1962 (Isle of Dogs). The longest street market in the United Kingdom is Walthamstowe Market which is just over a mile long (1.61 km). The smells and sights have to be seen to be believed, and a visit to any one of the many markets in London will not disappoint. If a market is not to your taste then Camden Town has plenty to offer the serious shopper.

The relationship between London and Literature runs deep. One of the most widely known literary figure is poet, actor and playwright William Shakespeare (born 1564, died 1616). Of course most people visiting London will have some knowledge of the works of Shakespeare as he is one of the most important writers in the English Language. For those people studying, or just with a strong interesti in, Shakespeare there are a number of tours which take in the important places associated with Bard with some specially designed to cater for this trade with many including the viewing of a performance, of one of his plays, at the Globe Theatre.

It was in 1613 that the original Globe Theatre was destroyed. The theatre burnt to the ground when a canon fired on stage during a production hit the thatch roof. The original theatre was built between 1598-1609, and was only in use during the warmer, drier, summer months of the year. After its destruction the Globe was rebuilt, re-opening in 1614. Unfortunately the theatre was forced to close again due to protests by Puritans. In 1664 it was finally knocked to the ground.

There is more than one great author on the list of literary tours, one such name is that of Charles Dickens. He has more associations with London than Shakespeare. Dickens has lived in many addresses across London. His first known home was at 16 Bayham Street where he stayed as a boy. That particular address is no longer in place, but a plaque is in place at number 141 Bayham Street. One other address no longer standing is 1 Devonshire Terrace which was home to Dickens in 1839. An office block now stands at 15-17 Marylebone Road which is where Devonshire Terrace was once located. The only other residence of Dickens' still in place is 48 Doughty Street where the Dickens Museum is now housed.

There has been a fantastic book market in London since 1982. OUtside the National Film Theatre one will find South Bank Book Market. The book market takes place at the weekend all year round, the only difference being the opening times, longer in the summer (10.30am - 6.30 pm) and shorter in the winter (12pm - 5.30 pm). Bargains galore can be found amongst the many secondhand book stalls.

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