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Here's a little information 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.

Currency: 1 pound = 100 pence; Copper Coins 1 and 2 pence; Silver Coins 5, 10, 20 and 50 pence; Gold Coins 1 pound; Silver and Gold Coins 2 pounds; Bank Notes 5, 10, 20, and 50 pounds - conversion

Religions: Predominately Protestant with a minority of mainly Roman Catholics, Muslims and Jews.

Languages: English.

London Sightseeing Tours - London Sightseeing Tours provides guided sightseeing tours of London and tours from London across the UK and to Europe.

British Museum - fantastic range of objects from around the world.

Fortnum and Mason - upper class department store, by Royal Appointment no less.

Hamleys - big big toy shop, a busy and bustling must visit for children around Christmas time.

Harrods - the most famous high class department store in the city at Knightsbridge.

Historic Royal Palaces - 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 - 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 - the national museum of war and conflict including the HMS Belfast WWII Royal Navy Ship.

London Eye - 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 - amazingly lifelike wax models of famous people with accompanying planetarium for real star gazers.

National Portrait Gallery - busty views of British ladies and gentlemen.

Natural History Museum - from rocks to critters, the wonders of the natural world housed in a super building.

Tate Galleries - the Tate Britain's collection of fine historic art and the Tate Modern's collection of contemporary works.

Victoria and Albert Museum - 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 - discount London hotels.

Central London Apartments - online reservation service for discounted serviced London apartments.

London Hotels - London hotel directory, check rates, availability and book online.

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

Rental Car Hire in London - reserve a rental car in London. Multiple pick-up points through the city.