there are so many neat things...
by soxdcat
there are so many neat things to do while in London, i dont know where to start. Tower Bridge is a wonderful spot for sightseers and pictures, but so is Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben, and St.Paul's Cathedral, and even the Hard Rock Cafe!! The double decker busses are famous world wide,so my husband wanted me to take a photo of one. He failed to mentionthe words 'double decker' and only said, 'Take a picture ofone of those famous red busses', so i took a pic of a red tour bus instead of a double decker bus! OOPS! ( later during the tour i got a double decker bus snapshot, though).
Look out for the old & the new
by scottishvisitor
Walking around London looking at the great icons like the Tower of London & Tower Bridge, keep your eyes peeled for the unusual. In the picture you will see Cannon Street Station, a very ordinary place at it's street entrance, but stunning with its old Victorian Towers viewed from London Bridge. Strolling around less well known tourist routes, meandering along narrow streets spotting unfamiliar street signs with interesting names & being rewarded with interesting & historic things to see & do that are not particularly in the guide books. So best foot forward go explore you won't get lost but may find yourself lost in time.
Viking jewellry in the British...
by WorldXplorer
Viking jewellry in the British Museum. I went to Richmond Park too and saw the deer - lovely! They say don't get too close to the deer, apparently it's not safe to, and, take my advice here, after getting off the tube at Richmond if taking public transport, when you arrive in Richmond find out where the bus leaves from for the park. I didn't find out till later there was a bus and I had a LONNNNG walk to the park. The photos on the side are of 'Cleopatra's Needle' it's BC (will find out exact date and let you know, check out the hyroglyphics on it! it was given to London by Egypt. Also here is a statue of Abraham Lincoln which was in London - he's one of my heroes!
Stand to the right on escalators
by Lutece
For the love of Londoners, please stand on the right of the escalators in the Tube. The purpose is to let those in a hurry (mostly people who are on their way to or from work) walk along the left side instead of having to wait for the escalator reach the top. It really boils my blood to see inconsiderate people block the escalator when there are signs all over the place to stand on the right. Actually it bugs me to see people block any passage, be it the underground entrance, sidewalks, doorways, etc. A little courtesy, common sense and politeness will make any stay in any city more enjoyable.
Tube etiquette
by KennetRose
Always remember to stand on the right on the escalators. The left side is for those who want to walk up or down the escalator (most Londoners do) and they will not appreciate those who block their passage.
Don't stop suddenly at the top or bottom of an escalator, or anywhere else for that matter. If you need to stop to consult a map or for any other reason, step to one side first.
Inside the carriage at busy times, move away from the doors if you can. That lets more people cram in like sardines in a tin!
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