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London Eye
Largest observation wheel at 135m high, situated on the Southbank opposite the Houses of Parliament. With 32 glass capsules, each carrying up to 25 people, takes you for a smooth, 30 minute ride. |
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Tower of London and Crown Jewels
The Tower of London evokes visions of imprisonment and torture through the ages of British Monarchy, being a place of execution of a few kings and queens, along with other notable traitors or prisoners.  |
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Walk the Da Vinci Code trail
Follow in the footsteps of Tom Hanks and discover the hidden secrets of one of England’s most picturesque counties.. |
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DLR network status: Until summer 2009, there is very limited interchange at Bank and Monument stations. This is due to major escalator replacement works. You are strongly advised to use alternative interchange stations.
You are strongly advised to use alternative interchange stations
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Currency |
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+44 |
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7,300,000 |
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| Off Beat London |
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No matter how many times you've been to London, you can always find new and out of the way places that most visitors don't seek out. Here are some of London's less publicized gems. And the best part, some of them are FREE!  |
News about London |
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1st June, 2009: Susan Boyle checks into London clinic suffering from 'emotional exhaustion'  |
1st June, 2009: Ticket machines on Tube upgraded with 17 languages  |
31th May, 2009: Big Ben celebrates 150th anniversary. |
30th April, 2009: Swine Flu Dilemma - To Travel or not to Travel?  |
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London Airports
Heathrow is the world's busiest airport, Gatwick serves
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Fish & Chips
Must have when in London. Here's a list of the capital's tastiest eateries..  |
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London Weather
London has a temperate marine climate, like much of the British Isles.  |
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