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An Introduction to London

Dr Samuel Johnson (1709 - 1784) one of the world's leading lyricists has written that "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life, for there is in London all that life can afford."

Although written some several hundred years ago, it is as true today as it was then.

London is the largest city in England and Britain and is certainly one of the most significant cities in the world from the perspective of influence, culture, business, entertainment, history and shere savoire faire. 

Strictly speaking, London is now a sprawling administrative area know as Greater London and comprises 32 London Boroughs (see map).

The city on the Thames has an incredible range of things to do. One can spend several weeks in the city alone, doing something different every day.

On the first day, one could enjoy his love for the fine arts in some of the world’s finest museums, such as the British Museum and the National Gallery. The second day is for fun and entertainment. There are streets filled with bars, pubs and theaters. And contrary to popular belief, not all pubs close at 11.00 PM (but most of them do). Then there is shopping for day four, and not just Harrods. London has the lot from trendy to traditional. Day five can be spent visiting historic buildings, such as the Houses of Parliament and the Tower of London. You might want to throw in a boat trip in between. Day six is for visiting the different Palaces of London, the most famous ones being Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace.The seventh day one can relax, there are many big parks, where you can linger around and sit on the grass, one of the most famous being Hyde Park, with the Speakers Corner.

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