London is a generous conurbation and the capital of England.Although many folk expect every one of Londoners to be cheerful cockney characters straight out of Dickens, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, London is a diverse place that has residents of every one of religions and nationalities. Because of this, it is estimated that over 300 different languages are spoken in the place.



In 1863, rising traffic congestion on roads in town centre London led to the construction of the world's original metro system, the London Underground.The metropolitan area was bombed badly throughout the 2nd world war and legions lives were lost. After the war, numerous edifices in the center had to be rebuilt.Following World War II, immigration transformed London into one of the largest racially and culturally diverse metropolitan areas 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.

The museums and galleries in London are the choice in the country. One of the finest galleries is the Tate recent, which is located in the former Bankside Power Station. The gallery opened in 2000 and it gasconades a wide range of permanent exhibits by artists these as Warhol, Peter Blake and Picasso, as well as touring exhibitions. Access to many exhibitions is free.

London is exalted for its shopping, so you will pinpoint everything from quirky independent stores and markets, to designer stores.One of the city's largest renowned stores is Selfridges, which is on Oxford Street. It was original opened in 1909 by Harry Selfridge, who wanted to make shopping gambol rather than a chore. He succeeded and the store now has four other branches in diverse conurbations from beginning to end the UK.

London has rich and varied night life, which suggests something for everyone. From exclusive celebrity bars and nightclubs, to cosy pubs, you cannot fail to show a esteemed night out here.London's West End is elevated for its multitudinous theatres, which emerge a wide range of musicals and other shows. The longest running indicate in the West End was Agatha Christie's Mousetrap, which ran for a massive 26 years from 1952 - 2004. Other standard shows include Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Cats and Mary Poppins.

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