Probably the Albert Memorial....
by noley
Probably the Albert Memorial. Not the memorial ltself really, though its a touching tribute of love *sigh* but the walk along Queen Victoria Park to see it is wonderfully scenic. Walking down rows of little ethnic restaurants and watching the elderly Turkish(?) men drinking tea and smoking waterpipes in groups. The smell of lamb kebab wafting from some other restaurant...
Queen Anne's Statue
by littlesam1
It was almost impossible to get a good picture of St. Pauls due to its location. But I was able to get a good picture of the monument to Queen Anne in front of St. Pauls. The statue is an 1886 copy of Francis Bird's 1712 original.
It was really fun to get a picture of Queen Anne's Statue because I am from Maryland. There are many things names after the Brittish royality in Maryland from colonial days. There is a Queen Anne's County on the eastern shore of Maryland.
Weather in London
by Gypsystravels
It doesn't really matter what time of year you visit London, it is always a good idea to come prepared for some rain and cool weather.
I usually check the 10 day weather forcast prior to my departure and even if rain is not predicted I will always take along a carry on umbrella.
Check out the following website for up to-date 10 day weather information in London:
http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-London-UKXX0085
When in London...
by polardabar
- If someone steps on your foot or bumps into you, you should say Sorry! even if it's their fault. If in doubt, just apologize & try not to make eye contact.
- Mind the gap & don't make noise in the tube.
- Always walk on the left side of the pavement.
- You have to give your seat to old grannies on the bus.
- Never talk to the bus driver.
- Don't offend King Ken in public, otherwise you'll be liable for arrest and / or lynching.
- If you jump over the barriers & run away from the Tube, bare in mind that the blue-uniformed London Underground staff will probably be too lazy to chase you.
- And for crying out loud, it's Leicester /leste(r)/ Square!
* All tips in association with mate.
More Differences Across The Pond {Chapter 5}
by Elena_007
cinema: movie theater. In England, they go to the cinema to view a film. In America, it is to the movie theater to watch a movie. (Not to be confused with "The Theatre" which is another act entirely. Also, in England, they rent films, not movies, at Blockbuster. Therefore, returning a film could have nothing to do with a camera.
cobblers: nonsense or rubbish, very informal between mates (friends) An example might be, someone saying, " I can outdrink anyone here!" and the reply was, "Yeah, right, cobblers."
cooker: oven or stovetop unit.
cot: baby crib. A US cot is an extra bed that folds up for storage, and is large enough for an adult.
council house: similar to public housing in America, sometimes referred to as "The Projects."
court shoes: ladies pumps. Not running shoes you might wear on a basketball court or tennis court in America, but suitable for going to Civil Court, I suppose.
dear: As well as meaning endearment, it is also used to describe something as expensive. Harrod's is rather dear, considering my budget.
dodgy: a shady character, possibly on the verge of being criminal. A dodgy bloke might sell an unsuspecting tourist stolen merchandise.
daft: silly, crazy, or perhaps absent-minded, depending on use.
dole: Someone in the UK who is on the dole is similar to an American on welfare.
dosh: money. Most of us, need more dosh.
dozy: slow to grasp something, such as an idea, or not very quick to catch on.
draughts: a board game recognized in the US as checkers.
drawing pin: a thumb tack.
dustman: equivalent to a American garbageman, although they prefer sanitation worker.
duvet: A part of a bed ensemble that is referred to as a comforter in the US.
fringe: Someone's hair that is cut across the forehead. In America, they are known as bangs.
full stop: period(.) In England, sentences might end with a full stop. In America, they would end in a period. Question marks, and exclamation points, I believe, are international, or TransAtlantical.