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LONDON
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London is the jewel of England’s crown. It is a timeless and
regal city that combines a wealth of heritage and pageantry
mixed with the very best of vibrant, cutting-edge
modernity.—Hugh Thompson, chief yeoman, Tower of London
Join Sir Richard Eyre, former artistic director of the Royal
National Theatre, as he shares his thoughts and observations
about London in the October 1999 issue of TRAVELER.
Other Links :
BBC Online
http://www.bbc.co.uk/home/today
The British Broadcasting Corporation’s site is loaded with
British culture and news.
The British Monarchy
http://www.royal.gov.uk
The official Web site of the royals features history, information
on palace collections, and background pages on many of the
members of the royal family.
London Net: The Net Magazine Guide to London
http://www.londonnet.co.uk
Browse this site to find discussion forums, hotel bookings, and
essential tourist information.
London Online
http://www.londononline.co.uk/l/lol/
This upbeat, searchable site includes the latest scoop on all
kinds of interesting places, from cyber cafes to nightspots. It
even offers suggestions for ways to keep the kids grinning.
LondonTown.com
http://www.londontown.com
The official tourist board site gives visitors two choices: “I am
planning to travel to London,” and “I am just looking for
information on London.” Handy sidebars provide quick links to
the most visited pages of the site.
The National Gallery, London
http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk
This beautifully illustrated site introduces the National Gallery’s
collection of more than 2,000 masterpieces of European
painting.
The Official London Theatre Guide
http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk
The Society of London Theatre provides this accurate,
comprehensive guide to the theater capital of the world.
This is London
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/dynamic/index.html
Read the Evening Standard online: news, reviews, tourist
guides, and more.
TimeOut: London
http://www.timeout.com/london
The online version of this popular city guide features extensive
entertainment listings, a monthly top hits list, and essential
information for citizens and visitors alike.
United Kingdom Tourism London Guide
http://www.Great-Britain.org/london.htm
Click here to find a map of the London Underground and
information about the attractions located near each subway
stop. If you wish to venture beyond the capital, this site
offers insights and suggestions.
Virtual London—The London Web Site
http://www.virtual-london.co.uk/
This city guide, which is updated daily, includes a fabulous
introduction to Theatreland and tips on buying tickets.
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