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A-Intro
London is political,economic,and cultural capital of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.The home of sovereign,it's the historic heart of the British Empire and Commonwealth.It's one of the world's three largest cities.(the other two are New York and Tokyo)

Essentially,London is a city of commerce,finance,and trade.London is the insurance center of the world,symbolized by Lloyd's,started from the coffeehouse of that name in the 17th century.It's the focal point of marine activities.Its gold market handles four-fifths of the gold transactions in the free market.It's the traditional center for dealings in basic commodities through the Metal,Wool,Baltic,and Commodity exchanges.The London Stock Exchange is one of the foremost free securities markets.

B-Getting Started
Upon arrival,you'll stand a queue for passport control.Have your passport and bank statement.If you are going to the UK for work,make sure they see your blue card and stamp your passport accordingly.Otherwise,you'll be standing in a much,much longer line at the Home Office,a train ride away,to remedy the situation.

They'll ask you several questions.Just answer them honestly,and you shouldn't have any problems.When you have finally cleared customs and have gotten your luggage,it'll be time to make it into London.Before you even leave the airport,withdraw some cash from one or the many cash machines.Decide if you want to make it into the city in 15 minutes or 50,and act accordingly.

The Heathrow Express,a brand new train line that runs every 15 minutes to Paddington Station,is a godsend.However,it costs 10 pounds,and if you aren't staying anywhere on the near Paddington,it might be more trouble than it's worth,lugging your bags up and down flights of stairs in tube stations while stations while the natives swarm around you and push into you and...you get the idea.If you're staying somewhere on the Piccadilly Line (Earl's Court is full of hostels,and you just might find yourself staying there.),take the Underground into the city.It takes far longer,but after all,you'll have a seat(it's the first stop on the line),and it's only around 6 pounds.Do not,under any circumstances, take a taxi,because it'll cost you around 60 pounds to get into the city,and it's just worth it.



C-Finding a temporary home

Hostels:
Most hostels seem to be located in Earl's Court because it's largely Australian area and there are a lot of young Australians working in London or just passing through.

Dorms:
If you will be arriving in the summertime,a university dorm is an excellent option.They're generally clean and well-kept(after all,students have to live in them the rest of the year) and can be far cheaper than hostels.The drawback is that most of them are in the Bloomsbury/Euston areas,which are not the best areas to flat-hunt,so you may find the location inconvenient.


D-Finding a place to live
Finding a flat is a necessary evil,but in order to do so efficently,you should know a few things.It can be difficult to determine your budget before you have a job,so the first thing you need to do it find employment so that you can determine how much you can spend and what area will work best for you.You'll find it difficult to look nice enough for a job interview while living a hostel,but try.

The area you live in depends not only on where you work but also how much you want to spend on transportation costs.It is generally cheaper to live in one of the outer zones of the London Transport System (anything outside of zone 2 will be in the suburbs),but consider the higher tube and bus fares you will pay monthly.In addition,keep in mind the costly minicab (if you can even find one that will take you that far out) ride back to your flat after a night out carousing in the West End.If you like to go into the city center often,it's recommended that you live close to it.After all,you only live once.(Money,shmoney)




It's also generally safer in the city center,depending on the area.Kensington or Chelsea are extremely safe,but also expensive.Less expensive,but also a little bit safe are the areas north of Hyde Park in Bayswater and Marble Arch.Areas like Camden are ''cool'',but like most ''cool'' areas,it can be somewhat unsafe as well.


A good place to start with flat hunting is the classfieds.One of the best free magazines for this is called TNT.It is geared towards young Australians and New Zealanders,but is packed with ads for apartments all over the city.
The Evening Standard Tuesday edition is also a good place to look.In order to have any luck at all with their listings,though,you must get the paper early in the morning(6 a.m.)and start calling immediately.The Evening Standard is extremely popular,so remember the other thousands of flatseekers just like you.


You may be tempted to use one of the many flat-finding services that are advertised in the newspapers and other property guidies.Most of them will charge you a fee ( around 50 pounds and up) either upon finding you a flat to look at or to rent.It's advisable to check their policy thoroughly before forking over the money that could go towards your deposits or rent.Often an agency will charge you just for setting up a few appointments.

Once you do find a flat,be sure to keep a receipt from your security deposit.Also,make a list of any damages you see and have the landlord or lady sign it so that you can be sure to get back your deposit when you leave.(You might just need it for a taxi back to the airport!)


E-Types of accommodations

When looking for a place to live,you may find yourself confused by all of the different types of accommodation you find listed in the newspaper.The main kinds are flats,bedsits and flat shares.You may also find yourself living in a room supplied by your job(most commonly with pub jobs.)






Flats
Flats are self contained apartments,like traditional American apartments.They've their own kitchen,bedroom,and at least one other room.These kinds of accommodation are the most expensive,but if you are with several people,you should be able to afford a decent one.Make sure you rent a flat that is furnished and take note of what kind of housewares you may need to purchase.

Bedsits
Bedsits are one room,with the ''kitchen''generally consisting of a hot plate and sink.You will share a bathroom with several people,and you may even find yourself with only a tub in the shared bathroom,not even a shower.Proceed with caution.Good for one or
two people,if you don't mind possibly sharing a bed and if you aren't making much money.


Flat shares
A flat share is ideal for single travellers.You meet new people in similar situations,and the rent is much cheaper than if you tried to pay for a flat all by yourself.Basically,You'll be living in a room of a large house,sharing a kitchen and a bathroom with the other tenants.This can be fun if you like your room-mates,and hell if not.If you get a flat supplied with your job,it'll most likely be a flat share arrangement.

F-Setting up your flat

Telephone
If you're lucky enough to find a flat with its own telephone,you may have to get it switched on.In the first,you merely have to call British Telecom(BT)to get the phone put in your name.It's that simple.In the second,they'll try to demand on sorts of information about you,which you won't supply.
In that case,your phone eventually will run out and you'll have to resort to using a mobile phone.You can rent these from many places.There'll several such businesses on Edgware Road,but shop around.






Electricity
Electricity is usually paid for in your rent or you can negotiate for it.Some flats have meters that you must purchase keys for.For example,you might go to the hardware store to purchase 5 pounds worth of electricity(which should last a while),and then when that runs out,you purchase more.


G-Going out

Pubs and bars

*Finnegan's Wake:Corner of Gloucester Rd.
It's an Irish pub,and there probably isn't anything especially unique about it.Live music on Thursday nights starting at 9. A lot of American students go there because of a nearby American college.

*The Rat & Parrot:Gloucester Rd, St.Martin's Lane
It was right across the street from Finnegan's ,and many nights you can split your time between the two pubs.The atmosphere is more 'suitish' than Finnegan's,and consequently not as jovial.Excellent cheeseburgers and tuna melts.

*The Moon Under Water: Leicester Square,Charing Cross Road.A very crowded pub in Leicester Square.(The Charing Cross Road one is a bit nicer.)Since it's in Leicester Square,it's full of tourists,but a lot of suits as well.There's (unusually)a non smoking section,like all Wetherspoon's pubs.(Usually have the word ''moon'' in the name of the pub.See also the Lord of the Mall.)

*The Windsor Castle:14 Campden Hill road
Located between Hyde Park and Holland Park in an residential area.The Windsor Castle is one of London's famous pubs.The inside of the pub is darkly traditional and cozy,But the outside garden is the key to its charm.There are plenty of trees shading the money picnic tables,and an outside bar to expedite your drinking.The fish’ n’ chips are extraordinary and huge.






*The Lord of the Mall:Whitehall
A gorgeous pub,part of the Wetherspoon's chain,which is a shame,because it sort of has that generic chain look to it now.The ceiling in this pub is gorgeous.Look up when you walk in.

*All Bar One: Leicester Square
Lots of suits in this one,not so many tourists.Come early(before 8)to avoid standing in a humiliating queue.Lots of beers on tap,and an enormous range of wines.Pricey,but if you're a girl,chances are you probably won't have to pay for it.

*Pithcer & Pianoean Street
Large,airy pubs with light wooden floors,windows and some comfy couches.A tad pricey,but a good alternative to a regular dark,Victorian Pub.

*The Punch & Judy :Covent Garden
Absolutely hellish.Crowded,hot,and absolutely brimming with tourists.It is the busiest pub in london,literally.However,if you stand on the balcony on the first floor you get a great view of the street performers in the square below.If you are going in the late afternoon,bring sunglasses,because the sun’ll be right in your eyes.

*O’Neills: Off Oxford Street,off Leicester Square
A chain,but an adorable one.There are several more O’Neills around the city.The one off Oxford Street is supposed to look like a milliner’s shop,and frequentlythe suitish crowd spills onto the
street.The one off Leicester Square has a basement area with live music.

Restaurants

*The Hanging Tree:Edgware Road,
This is one of the favourite places to eat in London.It’s extremely affordable,and the atmosphere is just right.It is light and airy,with bright colours and tables with tablecloths!The food is top-notch,with nothing over 6 pounds.The ham and mozzarella baguette are delicious.The bread is fantastic,crispy on the outside and gooshy on the inside.The filling is hot,and the sandwich served with a large portion of fries and a nice salad.





*Majlis:Gloucester Road
Yummy Indian restaurant probably like a thousand others across the city.We only mention this one because it is next door to the pub,Finnegan’s.

Eating out:The British have acquired a taste for food from many different cultures and the first question is often what kind of food do you feel like:Indian?Chinese?Italian?One reason for the popularity of these types of restaurant is that,they’re often much cheaper than the more traditional British ones which serve a mixture of British and French cooking.In London the choice may be even greater and there are now a number of vegetarian restaurants as well as those specializing in particular national dishes.


H-Weekends
Museums:

The London Transport Museums: Covent Garden
This is one of the favourite museums.You can trace the history of the public transportation systems in London by looking at (and climbing into)old buses and trains.There’s a gallery with a photo exhibits.For kids of all ages,there are some fabulous interactive activities.Finally,there’s a cafe and the gift shop,with hundreds of items with the famous London underground logo and map,as well as books on the history of London transportation.


The Victoria & Albert Museum: Exhibition Road
Not only is it free;but there are literally miles of corridors and exhibits.It has been called the greatest museum of applied arts in the world;and after spending a day touring its many fascinating exhibits;you’ll probably agree.

Museums of Natural History: Cromwell Road
A fun museum with lots of hands-on exhibits.There’s a small admission charge,but bring your ISIC card so you can get in cheaply.The best exhibit in this museum is the earthquake simulation room that shakes and things fly off the shelves,just like in a real earthquake.








The Science Museum: Exhibition Road
Although most of the museums we mention have some hands-on exhibits,the Science Museum is almost all hands-on.This is a wonderful museum,and not just for kids.

The Tate Gallery: Millbank
You can discover there Chagall’s Bouquet with Flying Lovers.There are plenty of famous works and artists represented here,to keep even the most art-ignorant enthralled.Picasso,Monet,Dali,and the famous sculpture ‘The Kiss’ by Rodin.Best part-it’s free.

The BBC Experience: Portland Place
A fun trip,especially,if you’re as enthralled with the BBC as we were.You have to go through a tour which lasts about an hour before you get to the good stuff-the interactive exhibits.You can be in a puppet show,direct an episode of EastEnders,forecast the weather,and even control a camera that sits on the top of the building.Fun and well worth the admission price,even though the gift shop is a bit dull.(A lot of videos that did us no good at all)



Parks:
Parks can be found all over the city,from the huge ‘lungs of London’ Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens to the tiny garden squares enclosed within tall black iron fences.You stumble upon them in the most unlikely places,a burst of color in an otherwise gray landscape.

You can always find people in a park,even on the coldest,windiest days,eating their lunch,walking their dogs,or just catching a few moments of sleep.On the rare sunny summer afternoons,a typical square will be filled with people,each claming a square yard of grass to enjoy the warmth.Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens,which run together almost seamlessly,are the largest of the London parks.Within their borders you will find bodies of water like the Serpentine, a manmade lake that winds through Hyde Park or The Round Pond in Kensington Gardens,where little boys of all ages sail their tiny boats.
Not far from the Round pond is the Elfin Tree,with tiny elvesand other surprises carved into its branches.Kensington Palace is also on the grounds,the residence of the late Diana,Princess of Wales and other royalty.There are ice cream stands selling huge cones sprinkled throughoutthe park and a cafe at the tip of Serpentine which is the



perfect place to catch a sunset.On a walking,rollerblading,biking,an deven nude sunbathing.It’s an ideal people-watching venue,and never short of colourful characters.

Other notable parks are Regent’s Park,with the London Zoo,and Primrose Hill,just North of the park,with the an uncomparable view of the city on a clear day.St.James’ Park and Greenpark,both near Buckingham Palace,have wandering ducks and assorted fowl,as does Holland Park,with its peacocks.Not to be missed in the latter is the gorgeous Japanese gardens.





I- Shopping
Clothing:

Oxford Street:
The best “mall” in London.To be avoided at all costs on Saturday afternoons and weekday lunchtime.This is the best place to go clothes shopping if you’re on budget,since there are many inexpensive chain stores here,as well as both expensive and inexpensive department stores.The best clothing stores (there may be several of each on Oxford Street)are H&M,Next,and Top Shop,plus the hundreds of shoe stores,accessory stores,and jewelry stores.A strange lack of newsagents.


Grocery Stores:

Sainsbury’s:
Simply the best grocery store on earth.Cheap,a huge selection,great produce,good specials...our home away from home!One word...pick and mix!


Pharmacies:

Boots:
The only drug store you need to know about.The most magical drug store on earth! Inexpensive film developing,wonderful inexpensive makeup,bath stuff,and all the other necessities a drug store provides.They also have good sandwiches and other lunch items.Boots are everywhere..but the only complaint is they are not open 24 hours.





Markets:
First of all, when you go to the markets, there are a few things to remember, to ensure that your trip is successful and fun.
Be careful with your wallets and purses; pickpockets, too, love street markets.Make sure you have small bills.If you flash a large bill, you’ll only draw attention to the fact that you’re carrying a lot of cash.
Dress causally, and leave your designer clothes and gold jewelry at home.If you look well off, the price will go up accordingly.
Not every street dealer offers bargain prices.Some are expensive and not as affordable as you would think.Be a wise shopper!
Always buy name-brand fragrances from a reputable store or you may find when you get home that the bottle of perfume you bought is filled with coloured water.

Camden Town:
Camden is the only market you can spend any amount of time at, but there are many other markets that are worth checking out.Camden is actually home to a whole series of markets, all fairly different.You can easily spend a couple of hours rooting through racks of clothes, jewelry, CDs and assorted bricabrac.There are also permanent shops that sell food, leather goods, shoes and so forth, as well as rather dodgy stalls set up on the sidewalks to sell watches and tapes.


The first market you’ll probably see is Camden Market (Thursday-Sunday, 9-5:30).It’s the first market on your right as you walk north from the Camden Town tube along the Camden High Street.Camden Market tends to sell mostly clothes; t-shirts, military peacoats, and the like.You can also buy jewelry, makeup, and records.If you get hungry, there are some cheap ethnic food stalls whose quality you won’t vouch for.

Continuing up Camden High Street you will pass over the Camden Lock, an artificial waterway.Along with the usual t-shirts and jewelry, the Canal Market also offers up some more interesting items: African statues, bootleg concert videos and tapes, Swiss army knives, blankets, and more.Sometimes there are collector’s items like stamps or comic books as well.

Across the street from the Canal Market is Camden Lock Market.It sprawls around the market hall, a multi-story shopping center.The items you’ll find here are similar to those in other markets: mood rings, official




Guinness pint glasses,bootleg concert CDs,used books,cheesy souveniers,and all the rest.The permanent shops are interesting,though.They include a Turkish Bath shop,a palm reader,and a nice glass shop,and they are open seven days a week,unlike the stalls that only spring up on weekends.



If you continue north through the Lock Market you will quickly find yourself in a warren of brick alleyways.This is the Stables Market, which bills itself as London’s biggest antique market.Whether it is or not, it’s still massive, and there’s plenty to be found there.There are antiques by the bucketloads,of course;spoons,clocks,and coins dominate.There are also clothing and army surplus stalls,record shops,vintage book stores,and a metalwork stand.



There’s also plenty of food in the Stables, as well.You can try the Oasis Food Arch, which gathers six international food stands into one area by the south entrance.There are also carts that sell packets of roasted coconut and peanuts and a stand that sells burgers.



Camden is a fairly touristy area, with lots of foreign students as well.All of the markets are crowded.Camden Market in particular can get packed, with barely any room to squeeze past.In short, it’s a pickpocket’s heaven,so play it smart:keep your wallet in a front pocket,and securely close any bags.



Camden Town is a wonderful place for bargain hunters to shop.Initially, the prices are high, but with a little persuasion from the buyer, these vendors will gladly lower their prices immediately.Open Thursday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., this market is just right for anyone who enjoys a crowded,but relaxing,scene for shopping.Even if you aren’t a shopper,or if your budget doesn’t include buying clothes in London,go for the cultural experience.The people are friendly and interesting.


K-Top 10 Things to Do


1. British Museum
The British Museum holds in trust for the nation and the world a collection of art and antiquties from ancient and living cultures.Housed in one of Britain’s architectural landmarks, the collection is one of the finest in existence, spanning two million years of human history.Access to the collections is free.

2. National Gallery/Royal Portrait Gallery
The National Gallery,London,houses one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world.These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is free.

3. London Eye
The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel, standing alongside the Thames from which you get a great view of the city.’’As well as the thrilling experience of a flight on the Eye, there’s the remarkable story of its conception and development, the vision of its creators, the dedication and ingenuity of the many people who built it,and the recognition it has received,both from Londoners and the world.


4. Tate Modern/Tate Britain
Tate Britain is a part of the Tate Gallery in Great Britain,along with Tate Modern,Tate Liverpool and Tate St.Ives.It’s housed in the Tate Gallery’s original premisses on Millbank,which became’’Tate Britain’’rather than simply’’the Tate Gallery’’when Tate Modern opened in 2000.


5. Natural History Museum
Discover our lively and stimulating programme of exhibitions and events about nature.It’s also an important scientific centre, researching the diversity of nature.

6. Science Museum
Admission to the Science Museum is now free for everyone! It is also open seven days a week, 10.00 through 18.00.The Museum is closed from 24 to 26 December.
What’s on at the Museum?
SOS Planet, Top Speed, Human Body, Bugs! T-Rex 3D ans Syr Hinge
They also have a number of drama shows, talks and IMAX films on every day.

7 .Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain’s sovereigns since 1937.It evolved from a town house that was owned from the beginning of the eighteenth century by the Dukes of Buckingham.Today it is the Queen’s official residence.Although in use for many official events and receptions held by the Queen, areas of Buckingham Palace are opened to visitors on a regular basis.

8. Westminster Abbey
An architectural masterpiece of the thirteenth to sixteenth centuries,Westminster Abbey also presents a unique pageant of British History-the Confessor’s Shrine,the tombs of Kings and Quenns,and countless memorials to the famous and the great.It’s been the setting for every Coronation since 1066 and for numerous other Royal occasions.Today it is still a church dedicated to regular worship and to the celebration of great events in the life of the nation.Neither a cathedral nor a parish church,Westminster Abbey is a”royal peculiar” under the jurisdiction of a Dean and Chapter,subject only to Sovereign.



9. Tower of London
Founded nearly a millennium ago and expanded upon over the centuries since,the Tower of London has protected,housed,imprisoned and been for many the last sight they saw on Earth.ıt has been the seat of British government and the living quarters of monarchs…the site of renown political intrigue,and the repository of the Crown Jewels…It has housed lions,bears,and (to this day) flightless ravens…not to mention notorious traitors and framed members of court,lords and ministers,clergymen and knights.


10. St.Paul’s Cathedral
A Cathedral dedicated to St.Paul has overlooked the City of London since 604 AD, a constant reminder to this great commercial centre of the importance of the spiritual side of life.
The current Cathedral-the fourth to occupy this site-was designed by the court architect Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1675 and 1710 after its predecessor was destroyed in the Great Fire of london.Its architectural and artistic importance reflect the determination of the five monarchs who oversaw its building that London’s leading church should be as beautiful and imposing as their private palaces.