Harrods in Knightsbridge, London, one of the world’s most famous department stores.
Launched in 1869 the Cutty Sark was the fastest tea clipper in the world; it now stands in maritime Greenwich.
The Museum Tavern on Great Russell Street near the British Museum in Bloomsbury.
signed by Sir Christopher Wren. It was renamed Teatre Royal Drury Lane. With more than 29 live theatre shows running throughout the West End, there is always some- thing to do in the evenings. Te River Tames has played a significant role in Brit- ish history and some of the most famous events have been played out on or around its shores, including the plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1215 and the Great Fire of London in 1666. Tere are numerous ways to see and enjoy the river, rang- ing from small boats to luxury moon-lit dinner cruises. Most of the trips come with guides but the crew of your vessel may also double as your guide for a small remunera- tion at the journey’s end. Te Tames has contributed to the richness of the Eng- lish language. Te word, “wharf ”, it is said, originated from the phrase “warehouse at the riverfront”. Te term “Dutch courage”, which is usually associated with having a drink if about to undertake something of importance, is believed to
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Tourists at the Greenwich Meantime Clock.
originate from the time of the plague of 1665, when only the Dutch were willing to trade with the city of London. If you embark on your river tour at Greenwich, you can stand on the Prime Meridian with a leg in each hemisphere. You can visit the Cutty Sark, one of the oldest reconstructed tea clippers in the world. Daily guided tours are available to the Royal Observatory and the National Maritime Museum as well. If your journey about London has made you thirsty, stop
by the local corner pub, not only for a warm glass of local ale, but for fish and chips or toad in the hole, typical staple pub grub and great comfort food for many a weary traveller. Given its rich history, stretching back over 2,000 years and its many ancient sites and landmarks, there is never a bad time to visit London. Te noise and the hustle and bustle of this vibrant city will soon be echoed by your heartbeat as you go about your day. Geoff Graham is a retired London customs officer. He now lives in Jersey, Channel Islands.
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