Passes May be a Worthwhile Investment....
by jne7299318
British Heritage Passes are available in the United States. The pass provides free entrance into more than 600 historic houses, castles, and gardens throughout England and Scotland. The are several types available. Depending on how many historical sights and castles you plan to see, as well as how long you are planning to visit, you might want to look into them. London Tower reduces admission to 1/2 price, other properties admit for free.
http://www.visitbritain.com/VB3-en-US/contact_us/Index.aspx
( This link takes you to New York store)
www.visitbritain.com
(Main website)
London Tip
by angelodonni
The greatest memory of London is how diverse the cultures are. As it has so many races of people living here and visiting the place, the experience is like no other European capital that I've ever been to.
British humour :)
by Jenniflower
I really enjoy the dry wit than many English people possess. A play on words is also well received.
What I do NOT appreciate is the blaspheming and need to swear that I find in London (this comes from people from all nationalities, not only Londoners please note, and MANY Londoners I know do not swear at all).
I find the blaspheming insulting. Swearing is also not liked but I try and ignore it as much as I can. To each their own.
Anyway, that's my own outlook on language in London! :) The wit is generally great though!!!
Charlie Chaplin Monument
by Mariajoy
A statue to the king of the silent movie Charlie Chaplin stands quietly in the middle of Leicester Square. Charlie Chaplin was born in London in 1889 and was orphaned at the age of 5. At 17 he moved to America - and the rest is history! He died in 1977 and the statue by John Doubleday was unveiled in 1981.
Charlie Chaplin History
Phones in London
by deecat
When I was in London, they were just beginning to replace the old, lovely red phoneboxes with the new, modern ones. It saddened me.
The Phoneboxes (In America, we call them Phonebooths), are abundant in London. They are usually on most street corners. As I said, there are two kinds: the old red ones and the new silver ones.
Most of the phoneboxes take coins and cards, but read carefully to make sure.
You are able to purchase the phonecard (British Telecom Phonecard) at newsstands and post offices.
Emergency: dial 999 or 112
For help, call the operator at 100.
Oh, yes, you usually are able to use your credit card to charge phone calls also.
Marble Arch
The best guide: Adam
There are so many flowers in Hyde Park.
Our photo in front of Big Ben
