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« on: August 06, 2010, 10:56:03 AM » |
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My wife and I plan to visit the UK and London one day and I know all the hidden secrets arent easily found on the Internet. I was wondering, what would you recommend visiting? I am interested in history, culture, food and entertainment.
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oisin
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« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2010, 11:21:19 AM » |
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Hi Robert, Pity you're not coming to Brum instead, I know more about that. From the little I know about London I would suggest the British Museum and the National Art Gallery. I've also heard that a trip on one of the tour buses is well worth while and of course, a ride on the London Eye, if you can manage it as I believe it has to be booked in advance. That might be worth looking into in advance: http://www.londoneye.com/ If you're looking for traditional food why not try some jellied eels with your fish and chips? When it comes to entertainment there's sure to be something in one of the many theatres that meets you tastes. I hope that helps and you're able to raise a second mortgage to pay for it all. |
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Holly
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« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2010, 12:11:51 PM » |
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To add but a few.
First lesson do not carry oodles of money at one time.
It's a great City, lots to see, the tube is a great way around London but it can be tricky and is so busy at times.
Petticoat Lane Market,
The wax works, i thought this eerie, but it's worth a look.
Tower of London.
The Crown Jewels,
Large Hotels for afternoon tea, lunch, dinner, supper.whatever you can afford.
Dorchester,
Royal Lancaster,
Tiffany Old Bond street,
Changng of the Guard.
HMS Belfast.
Imperial War Museum.
best to make an itinerary before you go,look it up on the internet and familiarize yourself with a small guide book and map, You should be able to write to the information bureau, and pick the information up for nothing after all you are going there to spend money...Cat
There are always lots of shows on in London and you must go and see Shakespeare at the globe theatre.
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Sheila NZ
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« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2010, 03:57:32 PM » |
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OH how I envy anyone going to London,
It was a four times a year event for me when
single then maybe once a year when married but it is
a place to be put at the top of anyones wish list ..
All the places mentioned before but include Hyde Park
Corner on a Sunday afternoon, well thats if soapboxes
are still allowed....Lyons Tea Shop,Wimbledon in Summer
GO and I order you to ENJOY yourselves
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Chessy
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« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2010, 04:02:59 PM » |
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I spend a week there every July, afternoon tea at Harrods as the resident pianist plays 'Girl from Ipanema' or whatever you request - absolutely spiffing  |
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We don't stop laughing because we grow old,
we grow old because we stop laughing.
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Holly
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« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2010, 08:54:20 AM » |
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TOP HOLE DARLING, TOP HOLE.
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Chessy
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« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2010, 09:31:33 AM » |
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TOP HOLE DARLING, TOP HOLE.
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We don't stop laughing because we grow old,
we grow old because we stop laughing.
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Holly
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« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2010, 09:41:37 AM » |
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Candy caps and chocker boots.
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oisin
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« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2010, 01:02:33 PM » |
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Holly
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« Reply #9 on: August 07, 2010, 01:09:49 PM » |
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It's a toffs expression, the same as top hole and spiffing.
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« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2010, 04:29:24 PM » |
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Ah, well I wouldn't know never having mixed in those circles.  |
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Sheila NZ
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« Reply #11 on: August 07, 2010, 04:39:28 PM » |
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Tell you what Oisin those circles are all squares
no life as we know it, poor things money does,nt buy
everything such as happisness eh..
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Holly
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« Reply #12 on: August 08, 2010, 02:33:07 AM » |
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Believe you me money talks and in some cases can move mountains.
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Sheila NZ
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« Reply #13 on: August 08, 2010, 03:12:51 AM » |
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OK you have moved a mountain, what are you going to do
with it..............
Some of the most miserable people in the world are are/
where millionaires, here Bob Jones....Tindall...Getty,Crosby
andd now I,m trying to remember its gone...
Blooming altzheimers again
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John 2000
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« Reply #14 on: August 13, 2010, 05:28:34 PM » |
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Believe you me money talks and in some cases can move mountains.
Holly you dont know how true that is... I went to a hotel one time old jeans and jumper, and it was "yes"what do you want"? later I went back to the same hotel in a suit, "Good evening sir may I help you", money talks and lound at times too, |
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Sex is like air...it's not that important unless you arn't getting any....
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