London is the capital of England and the world's ninth largest urban place. It has a rich experiences that spans nearly 2000 years, which started with the arrival of the Romans soon after their invasion of Britain in AD43.London is situated on the banks of the river Thames, in the south east of England.



In 1863, rising traffic congestion on roads in city centre London led to the construction of the world's primary metro system, the London Underground.The urban place was bombed badly throughout the 2nd world war and legions lives were lost. After the war, legions houses in the borough had to be rebuilt.Following World War II, immigration transformed London into one of the most racially and culturally diverse cities in Europe. Immigration was not always smooth, as there were major race riots in Notting Hill and Brixton, but intergration was certainly smoother than in other English regions.

London is renowned for its sensational museums and art galleries. One of the ultimate renowned museums is the Victoria and Albert, which was established in 1852. It is the world's biggest museum of decorative arts and design with a permanent mass of over 4 and a half million objects. These days, the museum covers a massive 12 and a half acres and 145 galleries. It is a major tourist allure and, in 2006, it attracted 2,400,000 travellers.

The shops in London are some of the supreme in the world. From designer stores to independent stores, there is something for everyone in this huge conurbation.One of London's better noble stores is Hamleys, a humongous toy shop on Regent Street. It is a major tourist charm and receives 5 million travellers every year, myriads of whom drop over at Christmas. Boasting an extraordinary seven floors, the toy shop caters for everyone, from babies and toddlers to grown ups!

London has a wide range of things to do at night, including exclusive bars, clubs and restaurants.London's restaurants cater to every budget and taste. From cheap eats like Pizza Express, Pizza Hut and Bella Italia, to high end restaurants, you will be spoiled for choice. The city also shows off a wide range of Michelin starred restaurants, which include Tom Aikens, Umu and Gordon Ramsay at Claridges, although you will show to book far in advance for a table at one of these sites.

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