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  • A Brief History Of The Tower Of London
    The Tower of London has a fascinating history spanning nearly 1,000 years. It has served various purposes over the centuries – fortress, prison, royal palace, jewel house, mint, arsenal and place of execution.

    When work was begun by William the Conqueror in 1078, Londoners had never seen anything of the like before. He had stone specially imported from France to build the White Tower and its unique Norman style was quite outlandish to the locals.

    William saw the need to...
  • Eating Out In London
    London is without doubt the restaurant capital of the UK. Immigrants of all nationalities have brought their own exotic flavours and culinary culture to the city, making London an exciting and cosmopolitan place to eat out. Here’s a guide to some of the best restaurants area by area.

    Covent Garden

    Covent Garden is an attractive area with a covered piazza complex at its centre. It’s popular with tourists but can be pricey. If you’re looking for an inexpensive meal in thi...
  • Guide To The Tower Of London
    The Tower of London is one of Britain’s most visited tourist attractions and it’s crammed with so many sites of historical interest that it can take all day to get around it and make the most of it. Here’s a guide to the most popular parts of the Tower.

    White Tower

    This is the original part of the fortress, built at the behest of William the Conqueror in 1078 to protect the Norman rulers from the inhabitants of the city. It’s a magnificent white stone keep, which would ...
  • London’s Markets
    Markets are an important part of everyday life in London, where produce is sold, goods are bartered and bargains are made. There are several scattered all over the city, all specialising in different wares. Here’s a guide to the main markets and what they have to offer.

    Antiques

    Bermondsey
    Address: Bermondsey Square on Tower Bridge Road
    Trading: 04.00 to 12.00 daily
    Description: One of London’s oldest markets, Bermondsey is famous as a haunt of thieves, due to an anc...
  • London’s West End Musicals
    London’s theatre scene is glitzy, glamorous and fun, and there are always hundreds of performances going on at once. Some of the most popular shows are the big West End musicals, many of which have been running for years and still sell out weeks in advance. Here’s a brief guide to some of the all-time favourites.

    Blood Brothers
    Theatre: Phoenix, Charing Cross Road
    Current Run Since: November 1991
    Overview: Written in 1981, the original run of the musical starring Barbar...
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