Category: Visiting Britain

There is a quiet park, and a view of the Thames, where you will see the famous landmark Cleopatra’s Needle. View Larger Map View Larger Map

Just a little north of the centre of London’s West End is Camden, home of one of London’s most famous markets, Camden Market. View Larger Map  

Take a slow, peaceful ride on a boat along Regent’s Canal. It will take you through Camden and down to Lord’s Cricket Ground, where the Olympics archery was held. View Larger Map

You can take a view of London from the tallest building in Europe, The Shard See this site for views of the Shard, and views from The Shard. Unfortunately, most Google Street View images don’t show The Shard because it …

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Covent Garden is famous for being the home of the Royal Opera, but it has an interesting market, daily street performances, and many restaurants and pubs. View Larger Map The Google Streetview images were taken when the market was closed! …

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The marathon ran through this picturesque mall in the 2012 Olympics. View Larger Map There are many interesting shops, restaurants, and of course pubs. View Larger Map View Larger Map  

The Wigmore Hall, in Wigmore Street, London W1 (the West End) is a small classical concert venue that hosts recitals by world-famous musicians, particularly piano, vocal, guitar and chamber groups. It is rather formal and traditional. There is also a …

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