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We have selected some sites related to travel in the city of London to guide you before or while you journey; learn the currency before you go and a good language knowledge will improve your cultural immersion as a tourist; information on the main religions found in England is also included for your interest.

British Museum [www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/] - fantastic range of objects from around the world.

Fortnum and Mason [www.fortnumandmason.com/] - upper class department store, by Royal Appointment no less.

Hamleys [www.hamleys.co.uk/] - big big toy shop, a busy and bustling must visit for children around Christmas time.

Harrods [www.harrods.com/] - the most famous high class department store in the city at Knightsbridge.

Historic Royal Palaces [www.hrp.org.uk/] - include the Tower of London [Crown Jewels, Beefeaters, Ravens and Dungeons]; Kensington Palace [state apartments and dress collection including those of Her Majesty Elizabeth II and Diana, Princess of Wales]; Hampton Court Palace [built for Henry VIII] etc

Houses of Parliament [www.parliament.uk/] - fabulous 19th century architecture by Charles Barry and interior work by Pugin housing the Commons, the Lords and of course, the world famous clock bell, Big Ben.

Imperial War Museum [www.iwm.org.uk/] - the national museum of war and conflict including the HMS Belfast WWII Royal Navy Ship.

London Eye [www.ba-londoneye.com/] - built to celebrate the Millenium, the London Eye is a huge revolving wheel with high visibility observation pods for the best views of London available to the public, plus you can add a boat trip along the Thames from the jetty.

Madame Tussauds [www.madame-tussauds.com/] - amazingly lifelike wax models of famous people with accompanying planetarium for real star gazers.

National Portrait Gallery [www.npg.org.uk] - busty views of British ladies and gentlemen.

Natural History Museum [www.nhm.ac.uk/] - from rocks to critters, the wonders of the natural world housed in a super building.

Tate Galleries [www.tate.org.uk/] - the Tate Britain's collection of fine historic art and the Tate Modern's collection of contemporary works.

Victoria and Albert Museum [www.vam.ac.uk/] - the finest museum of the decorative arts in the world.

Finding Accommodation:

1st London Hotels - offers a listing of apartments and hotels in London, check availability online.

Discounted Hotels in London - real time reservations and discounted rates for hotels in London.

London Discount Hotel - London hotels, theatre and sightseeing packages at fantastic rates.

London Nights - directory and reservation service for discount London hotels.

1st Discount London Hotels [www.1st-discount-london-hotels.net/] - discount London hotels.

Central London Apartments [www.central-london-apartments.com] - online reservation service for discounted serviced London apartments.

London Hotels [www.london-england-hotel.com] - London hotel directory, check rates, availability and book online.

Regent Suites London Apartments [www.regentsuites.com] - offers serviced and self-catering apartments in London and other major cities throughout Europe for vacation and business.

Rental Car Hire in London [england.carhireexpress.co.uk/london.html] - reserve a rental car in London. Multiple pick-up points through the city.