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London EnglandINTRODUCTION The English capital, London, is the largest city by population in the European Union, with more than 7 million people. A settlement since ancient times, the historical city houses both United Kingdom parliament houses, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, The Tower of London, Tower Bridge and the Palace at Westminster. While many of these sites can be found along the River Thames, visitors to London will want to branch out into the London metropolitan area to get a greater feel for 21st century London, a city which has been a trendsetter for music, fashion, art, and culture for centuries. HISTORY KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Visitors to London can expect to arrive at one of two large airports Heathrow or Gatwick. There are many connecting flights where passengers must commute between the airports, but a bus service, London Flyer, will route connecting passengers to their next destination for a small fee. London currently uses the British Pound, which trades for about 1 GBP to every 1.83 U.S. Dollars. ATTRACTIONS London's West End, actually in central London, contains the majority of the city's posh shopping centers and entertainment complexes such as Piccadilly. Further out of the city's center, West London is home to the pricier property of the city, with such districts as Kensington and Notting Hill. London's East End is one of the city's poorest sections, and branches out to East London?, which contains much of the city's industrial center. An interesting tid bit to keep in mind before you go is that the view of the Big Ben set amongst the British Parliament buildings was the inspiration for the author of Peter Pan. Buckingham Palace There are plenty more things to see and do in ancient London. Activities | Sights | Shopping | Science | Squares | Theatres | Zoos RESTAURANTS Sherlock Holmes Pub and Restaurant is more than delicious food. Located in Westminster, this pub has details of Sherlock Holmes stories scattered throughout, taking diners straight into the famous stories. The food is also a plus, being inexpensive yet still tasty. Their fish and chips are recommended. LODGING PERSONAL STORIES 
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