Even though several people expect all the people of london to be cheerful cockney characters straight out of Dickens, nothing could be less true. in fact, London is a diverse place that has residents of all nationalities & religions. as a result, its estimated that over 300 different languages are used in the city.



London has a long & interesting history, which initiated when the romans established the first major settlement there in AD 43 following the Roman conquest of the uk.

London was particularly prosperous in the 18th century & it became the world's largest city from 1831 to 1925. the growth of london was helped by London's first railways, which put country towns within easy reach of the city. The railway network expanded really rapidly, which made London grow into its surrounding areas & come together with nearby settlements such as Kensington.

Ever since then, London has continued to thrive & it is still one of the biggest cities in the world.

London is well known for its wonderful museums & galleries. One of the best-known museums is the victoria and albert, which was established in 1852. its the world's biggest museum of decorative arts and design with a permanent collection of more than 4.5 million objects. these days, the museum covers a huge 12 1/2 acres & 145 art galleries. its a major tourist attraction &, in 2006, it received 2,400,000 visitors.

The shops in london are some of the perfect in the world. From designer stores to independent stores, there's things for everyone to enjoy in this massive city.

One of London's most famous stores is Hamleys, a massive toy shop on Regent Street. it is a major tourist attraction & gets 5 million visitors every year, many of whom visit at christmas. with an impressive 7 floors, the toy shop caters for all of us, from toddlers and babies to grown ups!

London has a wide variety of stuff to do in the evening, comprising of vip cocktail bars, clubs & art galleries.

London's art galleries cater to every budget & taste. From cheap eats love Pizza Express, Pizza Hut & Bella Italia, to high end art galleries, you will be spoilt for choice. The city also has a wide variety of Michelin starred art galleries, which include Tom Aikens, Umu & Gordon Ramsay at Claridges, although you will have to book far in advance to get a table at one of these locations.

Thanks for browsing! we've now come to the end, however we hope that you enjoyed our london guide. If you need any many more info about the city, don't hesitate to telephone your local back packers info centre, who will be happy to provide info on accommodation, stuff to do, travel and more.