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Post by Sandra on Oct 10, 2004 11:07:22 GMT -5
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Post by Sandra on Oct 10, 2004 11:10:56 GMT -5
Again me...
I can see my text is not available... Well, I need to know where I can find good and cheap book shops in London and, of course, what can I visit in my three days visit? I will stay there from December 10th till 13th.
Thanks!!
Sandra
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Post by WillTravel on Oct 10, 2004 12:42:39 GMT -5
Go to Charing Cross Road for books. I've gotten some good deals there once.
There are so many things to visit. What interests you?
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Post by LHR02 on Oct 10, 2004 19:59:35 GMT -5
I doubt it would be possible to see every 'highlight' of London in 3 days, even at a dead run.  As WT said, if you can give us some idea what your interests are we would be better able to offer some suggestions. ging |
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Post by MuvverRussia on Oct 11, 2004 5:52:56 GMT -5
What do you mean by good and cheap book stores? One bookstore worth checking out is Foyles though on Charing Cross Rd by TCR tube. There's loads of specialist book stores around the place as well though, including the Economist's bookstore (right by the British Library of Political and Economic Science) and other ones. Unfortunately it isn't particularly cheap- if I'm after cheap books I buy them from Amazon  . As for stuff to do, make sure you see the Christmas lights (and the Trafalgar Sq christmas tree), do the jack the ripper walking tour, visit Brick Lane (and grab some of the best bangladeshi food in the UK), wonder through Soho/Chinatown (Wong Kei is one of my favourite restaurants- it's dirt cheap as well (at least for London). Also visit some Museums- I really like the Science museum and the Imperial War museum. BTW, you can do the BA London Eye if you wish, but personally the view from the top of Primrose Hill (Regent's Park) is far, far better. That's because you want to see stuff like the Houses of Parliament when looking over London, and not just some nondescript suburbs . |
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Post by Sandra on Oct 12, 2004 9:53:43 GMT -5
Thank u very much for your answers... Well, about books, I like very much reading novels. I'm not interested in Economy or stuff like that, what I'm looking for are books to be read for pleasure. I like very much English and I think reading novels is a good way to improve it. And, about London, yes, I know in three days it's not possible to visit everything, well, this could be my initial contact with the city, I'm sure I will go back. At this moment, I'm very interested in visiting The British Museum, the Big Ben, Picadilly, Trafalgar Square... And Robbie Williams. Anyone has his adress??? hehehe... Thanks again, Sandra |
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Post by Libby on Oct 12, 2004 10:02:59 GMT -5
Robbie Williams eh? A girl after my own heart  You can see the Parliament buildings, Big Ben and a ton of other sights in a very short period of time if you are walking. I was amazed at how close these places are. |
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Post by LHR02 on Oct 12, 2004 15:21:03 GMT -5
My .02 says drop the British Museum and hit the Victoria and Albert instead. Unless tons of ancient artifacts and shards of old pottery thrill you ( ) the V&A is loads more interesting and just plain fun. Oh, and they have a terrific cafe...great for a quick meal or snack and it is quite reasonably priced! |
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Post by WillTravel on Oct 12, 2004 16:31:54 GMT -5
I really did like three things about the British Museum. Keep in mind that I've spent a bit of time there, but not much compared to the scope of the museum.
1) The Rosetta Stone. I find this so amazing.
2) A free Etruscan tour I took with a volunteer guide. Other options are also available.
3) The reading room at the British Museum. This is where numerous thinkers studied and wrote (Karl Marx and some others I can't think of now).
But I haven't visited V&A, and I'm sure it's as great as Ging says it is. Maybe next time.
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Post by MuvverRussia on Oct 12, 2004 18:25:09 GMT -5
Well, about books, I like very much reading novels. I'm not interested in Economy or stuff like that, what I'm looking for are books to be read for pleasure. I only mentioned the economists bookstore because that's where I get a lot of books from (it's one of the best specialist bookstores in the UK- also it sells the economist for only £1.50 ;D). For novels your best bet would be a standard bookstore- somewhere like Waterstones, Books etc, WHSmith and others. You can extremely easily visit Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus in one day though (hell, I've even done it in a lunchtime). The same is true about the Houses of Parliament- don't expect to see much here though as they've cracked down on security recently (the only view of them worth seeing is the view from the South Bank- the others are a waste of time). |
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Post by Sandra on Oct 13, 2004 4:19:02 GMT -5
Great then... I'll have a look at those buildings and take thousands of pics I really look forward to get there! ;D |
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Post by Matt on Oct 23, 2004 20:48:39 GMT -5
Im not much of a Tennis person but i fell in love with Wibldon and the tour was awsome! Its right outside of london and easly accesible by the tube. also while their try Wimbldons offical drink Pimms ( its a fruity drink thats great!)
cheers
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As WT said, if you can give us some idea what your interests are we would be better able to offer some suggestions.
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