London
 

OK, we will be in London for a day and a half. What should we see?

Cathy

Re: London
 

<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...

    > OK, we will be in London for a day and a half. What should we see?

The airport?

What do you like? No point in us suggesting museums if you hate them. Give
us some clues - architecture, artefacts, artists...? And that's just the
'a' list!

Ian

Re: London
 

[email protected] writes:

    > OK, we will be in London for a day and a half. What should we see?

Depends. What do you like and what have you seen before?

For newbies "doing" London, the Tower of London is surely a must, and
I'd do the London Eye and (a fragment of) the British Museum, too. An
open-top tour bus is an efficient way to tick off the ambient sights
and get oriented.

Des

Re: London
 

<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > OK, we will be in London for a day and a half. What should we see?

The open top bus ride, of course.

Re: London
 

<[email protected]> wrote:

    > OK, we will be in London for a day and a half. What should we see?

The two Vermeers in the National Gallery (free), and take a trip on the
London Eye. Rest of the time, just walk around the centre, aiming for
some of the more famous sights. One suggestion would be to walk from the
National Gallery to the London Eye, then from there to the Houses of
Parliament, via St. James's Park to Buckingham Palace, then through
Green Park and along Piccadilly Street to Piccadilly Circus and on
through Leicester Square to Covent Garden. Have afternoon tea at Fortnum
and Masons etc. That will keep you busy, and the variations on such a
walking plan are obviously endless.

--
David Horne- http://www.davidhorne.net
usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk
http://homepage.mac.com/davidhornecomposer http://soundjunction.org

Re: London
 

Check out the Tower of London during the day to see the Royal's jewels,
ravens, white tower, art and history. Then come back later that night and
witness the "ceremony of the keys" at the Tower of London, which is at
night. It's a ritual few get to see. Of course, you need to request tickets
in advance from the Queen.


"David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the duchy of besses o' th' barn and
prestwich tesco 24h offy" <[email protected]> wrote in
message news:1hcwzmj.1wnrneisyohizN%this_address_is_for_sp [email protected]...
    > <[email protected]> wrote:
    >> OK, we will be in London for a day and a half. What should we see?
    > The two Vermeers in the National Gallery (free), and take a trip on the
    > London Eye. Rest of the time, just walk around the centre, aiming for
    > some of the more famous sights. One suggestion would be to walk from the
    > National Gallery to the London Eye, then from there to the Houses of
    > Parliament, via St. James's Park to Buckingham Palace, then through
    > Green Park and along Piccadilly Street to Piccadilly Circus and on
    > through Leicester Square to Covent Garden. Have afternoon tea at Fortnum
    > and Masons etc. That will keep you busy, and the variations on such a
    > walking plan are obviously endless.
    > --
    > David Horne- http://www.davidhorne.net
    > usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk
    > http://homepage.mac.com/davidhornecomposer http://soundjunction.org

Re: London
 

On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 12:56:37 GMT, [email protected] wrote:

    >OK, we will be in London for a day and a half. What should we see?

Way back I put some ideas for what to see in London on the web at
http://www.jackdaw.u-net.com/ukfaq/london.html ; these suggestions
still hold although much of my site is looking rather out of date and
I haven't had a chance to revise it. Given a day and a half I would
be inclined to stay within the centre and perhaps explore on foot as
much as you can.

Martin

Re: London
 

Following up to David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the duchy of
besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h offy

    >The two Vermeers in the National Gallery (free),

even better than a BOGOF
meant to look at them the other day, forgot!

    >and take a trip on the
    >London Eye.

Isn't that illegal? Good idea though, a ride not to be missed, I
would take a boat on the Thames if you can fit it in, or just
walk from the Eye eastwards, over Tower Bridge to Tower and then
east again and have lunch in a pub by the Thames
--
Mike Reid
Walk-eat-photos UK "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk" <-- you can email us@ this site
Walk-eat-photos Spain "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" <-- dontuse@ all, it's a spamtrap

Re: London
 

An idea
Walk from Trafalger Square , though the Mall or horsegauards parade to
Buck house (check for timing of changing the guard ) back thro St
James park ( best in London) to Houses of Parliment, Westminster Abbey,
Westminster Bridge ( classic Ben View) on the south bank , London
Eye, (not to be missed on a good day) Tate Modern ( just see the size
inside free and views from the cafe) Wobbly bridge that no longer
wobbles, passed the Globe theatre, mayor of london offices to tower
bridge , across the river to the tower of London and St Katherins dock.
See most of the sites of London walking , tiring but rewarding .
Hop on and off tour buses are useful as is their free map.
Alternatively use ordinary buses and tubes with a travel card and free
transport for london maps and guides .

Re: London
 

Dubiously Fragrant Muffin <deepfreudmoors@eITmISaACTUALLYiREAL!l.nu>
wrote:

    > On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 12:56:37 GMT, [email protected] wrote:
    >
    > >OK, we will be in London for a day and a half. What should we see?
    >
    > Now THIS is trolling!
    >
    > Shame on those of you that couldn't resist!

On the contrary, I think it's quite interesting to know what people
would suggest for such a short time-span, regardless of the motives of
the OP. Lots of people post questions here, get detailed answers, then
disappear. I don't think that matters on Usenet, really.

--
David Horne- http://www.davidhorne.net
usenet (at) davidhorne (dot) co (dot) uk
http://homepage.mac.com/davidhornecomposer http://soundjunction.org

Re: London
 

On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 12:56:37 GMT, [email protected] wrote:

    >OK, we will be in London for a day and a half. What should we see?

Now THIS is trolling!

Shame on those of you that couldn't resist!
--
---
DFM - http://www.deepfriedmars.com
---
--

Re: London
 

Following up to David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the duchy of
besses o' th' barn and prestwich tesco 24h offy

    >> Shame on those of you that couldn't resist!
    >On the contrary, I think it's quite interesting to know what people
    >would suggest for such a short time-span, regardless of the motives of
    >the OP. Lots of people post questions here, get detailed answers, then
    >disappear. I don't think that matters on Usenet, really.

yes, guard against being drawn into a squabble by a troll but
wibble on for our own amusement, just as likely to learn
something. But put more effort in for the OPs who respond.
--
Mike Reid
"When you have a car, you can see your mother in law,
but you don't have to spend the night" J.Clarkson
Spain: walking,food."http://www.fell-walker.co.uk"
.