Even though several people expect all londoners to be cheerful cockney characters straight out of Dickens, nothing could be less accurate. in fact, London is a varied place that boasts residents of all nationalities and religions. for this reason, it's estimated that over three hundred different languages are used in the city.

Within the second world war, German bombs killed over 30 000 Londoners & destroyed many houses & other structures across London. This was not to be the last time that London would be affected by bombing.

In actual fact, irish republican army bombers challenged the city with bomb threats- & actual bombs- for many years until their 1997 ceasefire. recently, the city was attacked by a coordinated series of bomb attacks in 2005, which were carried out by islamic extremists on the city's public transport network on 7th july.

The museums & galleries in London are the finest in the country. One of the finest galleries is the Tate Modern, which is situated in what was the Bankside Power Station. The gallery opened in 2000 & it has a wide range of permanent exhibits by artists for instance Warhol, Peter Blake & Picasso, in addition to touring exhibitions. access to various exhibitions is free.

It goes without saying that the shopping in London is the best in great britain. In fact, the city has a vast range of famous shops, which include Harrods and Hamleys.

Camden Town is famous for its alternative stores and fantastic market. it is a varied place, which sells everything from retro clothing to cds.

On the other hand, shop lovers should visit knightsbridge or mayfair for the more high end shops. you'll find some wonderful designer brands in this vip area.

London is well-known for its exclusive cocktail bars, clubs & theatres. One of the best-known clubs is Fabric , which is located in Leicester Square. This massive nightclub has a 1600 capacity & it attracts some massive name DJs, especially on Fridays when it holds its renowned Fabric Live event.

Another fabulous nightclub is Ministry of Sound, which is located in Southwark.

Because its such a massive location, London is very easy to get to. in actual fact, its well-connected by rail & boasts some big train stations, which contain London Bridge, London Victoria, London Euston & Liverpool street. as well as this, the city also boasts three big airports, Heathrow; Stanstead & Luton.

Driving in London can be hard because of the congestion charge, but the city boasts a fantastic underground & bus network to help people get about.

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