Remember what direction the cars are coming!
by MDH
I can't state this enough for people, but in the UK, people drive on the left, which absolutely baffles North Americans and Europeans, but then again, this can be applied on the North American/European habit of driving on the right. This can be espeically hard in London, as one is surrounded by so many sights and people; some tourists unconsciously look to the left and just walk across the street, unknowingly stepping into onbound traffic! I heard a story at my hostel that an Estonian kid staying there got hit by a red bus because he didn't look to the right. Ouch
So please everyone, look to the right before crossing the street. Better yet, look both ways and stay on the safe side. Londoners know that a lot of people who visit their town aren't from places that drive on the left, so they've written down where to look on virtually every major pedestrian crossing in the city.
Bobbies
by SoulFisher
You'll surely see the famous bobbies on the street.
The English police are nicknamed as bobbies after an XVIII century English prime-minister who created the modern concept of a police force: Sir Robert Peel.
They're also known as peelers. However this word is more used in Ireland and is less affectionate.
Mounted police
by phil_uk_net
Horses play an important role in the policing of London. It is not unusual to see mounted police patrolling the streets. This form of policing really comes into its own when there are crowds of people involved. At football matches and organised rallies and demonstrations there will be a lot of mounted police around.
Changing of the Guards
by windoweb
Mike and I did: BIG BUS WALKING TOURS OF LONDON
THE ROYAL LONDON WALKING TOUR 10.00 am
This classic London guided walk takes you to the very heart of historic Royal London from St. James's Palace, former official residence of Prince Charles, to Buckingham Palace, celebrated home of the Queen.
There are also excellent photo opportunities at St James' Palace and Wellington Barracks.
The British Museum. Somebody...
by shivan
The British Museum. Somebody says that at least three days are necessary to discover all the treasures it contains.
This is the entrance. A whole Babylonian, or Assyrian temple has been brought here and rebuilt.
I spent a whole day in here. I must say that this museum is a cradle of treasures like I've never seen.
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View of London from outside of the Dome
Benazer
Tower Bridge - Apr 2010
The area for larger parties
