London is the capital of England and the world's ninth largest urban place. It has a rich past events 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.



London has a rich past events that spans over 2000 years, so it is impossible to talk about it all. Withal, the place was particularly badly affected throughout world war 2.During World War II, London was heavily bombed. Children were evacuated to the countryside to escape the bombing. Those who remained sheltered from bombs in the London Underground. Anyhow, nearly 35 000 Londoners were killed, and around 50 000 were seriously injured.

London is renowned for its best ever museums and art galleries. One of the superior famous museums is the Victoria and Albert, which was established in 1852. It is the world's largest 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 lure and, in 2006, it attracted 2,400,000 tourists.

From kooky markets to designer stores, London has some admirable shopping opportunities.Oxford street is widely regarded as the better street for shopping in britain. The street brags topshop's acclaimed flagship store, as well as a huge Selfridges, which has been there since 1909. More recently, a vast Primark store opened on the street and it has proved very famed with shoppers.

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

There are thousands of hotels, guesthouses and B and Bs in London, so there is accommodation to suit any budget. From noble names these as the Hilton, the Dorchester and the Marriot, to cheap hostels, there possibly is something for everyone.