London is the capital of England and the world's ninth greatest metropolis. 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 long and alluring past, which started when the Romans founded the rudimentary major foundation there in AD 43 following the Roman conquest of Britain.London was particularly prosperous in the 18th century and it became the greatest conurbation in the world from 1831 to 1925. The advancement of London was aided by London's pioneer railways, which put countryside cities within easy reach of the municipality. The rail network expanded very rapidly, which made London expand into its surrounding fields and merge with nearby settlements such as Kensington.Since then, London has continued to thrive and it remains one of the largest places in the world

The museums and galleries in London are the supreme in the country. One of the top galleries is the Tate new, which is positioned in the former Bankside Power Station. The gallery opened in 2000 and it boasts a wide range of permanent exhibits by artists such as Warhol, Peter Blake and Picasso, as well as touring exhibitions. Access to multitudinous exhibitions is free.

London is eminent for its shopping, so you will find everything from quirky independent stores and markets, to designer stores.One of the city's most imposing stores is Selfridges, which is on Oxford Street. It was elementary opened in 1909 by Harry Selfridge, who wanted to make shopping distraction rather than a chore. He succeeded and the store now has four other branches in mixed conurbations far and wide the UK.

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 municipality also gasconades a wide range of Michelin starred restaurants, which include Tom Aikens, Umu and Gordon Ramsay at Claridges, although you will demonstrate to book far in advance for a table at one of these locales.

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