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  London (UK) - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about London (UK)
The inner London boroughs of Greater London are Camden, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth, Lewisham, Newham, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Wandsworth, and the City of Westminster.
London's long-established Jewish community, the majority of whom arrived in the East End at the end of the 19th century to escape the pogroms (massacres) in Russia, is now mainly concentrated in the northern suburbs of Golders Green and Stamford Hill.
London is the hub of the UK rail network; seven main lines converge on the capital, and their principal termini are within easy reach of any part of the inner London area.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /London+(UK)   (6463 words)

  
 London - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
There are other definitions of "London" for special purposes, such as the London postal district; the area covered by the telephone area code 020; the area accessible by public transport using a Transport for London Travelcard; the area delimited by the M25 orbital motorway; the Metropolitan Police district; and the London commuter belt.
The GLA consists of the Mayor of London and the London Assembly.
London's two Anglican bishops are the Bishop of London, whose see is London north of the Thames, and whose throne is in London's grandest church, the baroque St Paul's Cathedral (designed by Sir Christopher Wren), and the Bishop of Southwark, who tends to Anglicans south of the river.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/London   (6822 words)

  
 London -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
London is the (Click link for more info and facts about capital city) capital city of the (A monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland) United Kingdom and of (A division of the United Kingdom) England.
London is a (A place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country) port on the (The longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea) Thames, a (Click link for more info and facts about navigable river) navigable river.
London was the most populous city in the world from 1825 until 1925, when it was overtaken by (The largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center) New York City.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/l/lo/london.htm   (4567 words)

  
 London Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
London's contrasts and cacophonies both infuriate and seduce.
When To Go London is a year-round tourist centre, with few of its attractions closing or significantly reducing their opening hours in winter.
London's Underground Rail system is the world's oldest (1863), most extensive (253mi, 407km), and most travelled (785 million journeys a year).
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/europe/england/london   (276 words)

  
 UK Indymedia - London indymedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
It will be fondly remembered not least for indymedia's 5th Birthday party, but also for the many workshops and events held there over the years, and their work with the local community.
Software developer, David Mery, in provided an exclusive radio interview about how he was arrested when he drew the attention of police on the London Underground three weeks after the bomb attacks of July 7th and a week after the failed bomb attacks of the 21st July.
At least 1 arrest was reported during the day's protests and, as it is becoming common place in London, police forces continued with their tactics of surveillance and harassment.
www.indymedia.org.uk /en/regions/london   (2131 words)

  
 embassy london uk
Latvian embassy in London UK Lebanese embassy in London UK
Swiss embassy in London UK Swedish embassy in London UK Syrian embassy in London UK Tanzanian embassy in London UK Thai embassy in London UK
Ugandan highcommission in London UK Ukrainian embassy in London UK
www.embassyhomepage.com   (226 words)

  
 Britannia: British History & Travel
For nearly 300 years, Fortnum's London store has been renowned for the very best foods, ranging from the classic to the rare; the very best in entertaining and the very best in service.
UK Sightseeing Coach Tours- Bath, Edinburgh, London, Oxford, Liverpool and more.
UK Car hire - offers car hire for all major cities including London.
www.britannia.com   (360 words)

  
 Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority
Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority
Many of the Everyone's London offers continue until next year: present a valid Tube or bus ticket to get discounts and 2-for-1 deals at major London attractions including London Zoo and the London Eye, stage shows and exhibitions.
Black History Season celebrates the contributions of London’s African and Caribbean communities to the city's history.
www.london.gov.uk   (238 words)

  
 Genealogy, London, Geneology, History, UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
An Account of the Operations, Resources, and General Condition of the Charitable, Educational, and Religious Institutions of London, England.
London is every bit as raw, exciting, dizzy, happening, relaxing, eating, shopping, dancing, learning and entertaining as New York City but with one exception: the site of London's has being occupied since the ancient world!
While this in no way covers everything that's worth seeing in London, it does guarantee that you'll be able to answer "Yes" to most of the "Oh, did you see the...
www.londonancestor.com   (639 words)

  
 LondonTown.com | The Number One Internet Site for London England - London hotel and event review
London is now the greatest place to eat in the world.
London Theatre Guide — reviews, box office and theatre tickets for The Lion King, Chicago, Phantom and more.
BT and London Marketing have joined forces to bring you a London wide network of 450 LondonTown.com kiosk editions.
www.londontown.com   (607 words)

  
 Telegraph newspaper online
Featured areas include online job news, UK arts news, daily sports news from the UK and abroad including horse racing, motoring news and car test drives, money experts with advice on personal finance and the latest stock market news, as well as sections for Brits abroad.
The Government has backed away from a total ban on smoking in public places after days of fierce wrangling between ministers ended in compromise.
Londoners were hit with an 81 per cent rise.
www.telegraph.co.uk   (321 words)

  
 The High Commission for Pakistan in United Kingdom
Shelter - First priority of relief operation in Pakistan According to latest report by the office for the UN's coordinator of humanitarian affairs, shelter remains the overriding priority, both for homeless families and.....click here to read complete report
Please note that a £0.80 additional bank surcharge per application for visa/passport is required at all Pakistan Consulates including London.
This is being charged by the United National Bank which has set up counters at the Pakistan Consulates in Birmingham, Manchester and Bradford to receive fee for consular services.
www.pakmission-uk.gov.pk   (301 words)

  
 UK Indymedia
In London a protest was held at Communication House [pics] - the "reporting and enforcement centre" of the Immigration and Nationality Department - where refugees have to 'sign on' and where many have been detained before deportation. 
There are a variety of groups and individuals working within the IMC UK framework to produce radio programs.
Indymedia Radio London produce an hour long show broadcast in London by Resonance FM every Wednesday between 1pm and 2pm.
www.indymedia.org.uk   (2001 words)

  
 Live London cams:: Camvista.com
View the British Airways London Eye from this stunning camera.
Sharks, here at the London Aquarium, can be seen swimming with the 10 second refresh on this cam.
Ten views of London's Skyline including St. Paul's Cathedral and the NatWest Tower.
www.camvista.com /england/london/index.php3   (164 words)

  
 www.london-taxi.co.uk - The Premier London Taxi Website
We hope you will find something of interest within this site as we have tried to cater for everyone, whether you are visiting London as a tourist or business person, a Taxi Driver, undertaking the Knowledge of London or you are interested in London and it's Taxis.
I am sorry but we cannot answer queries regarding lost property, if you have lost personal property in a London Taxi please take a look at the lost property section of the website for information on how to reclaim items.
This year on 18th April 2004 Mr Carlos Oliveira will run the London Marathon for the second time on behalf of The Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers to raise money for it's annual Magical Taxi Tour to Disneyland Paris.
www.london-taxi.co.uk   (926 words)

  
 City University London - Top ranking UK university for employment
The City University expresses sincere condolences and sympathies to all staff, students and alumni who are personally affected by the devastation created by the earthquake in Asia.
City ranked 4th in the UK for employability
The Times Good University Guide ranks City second in London and fourth in the UK for graduate employment.
www.city.ac.uk   (97 words)

  
 Hillsong London
Don't forget to turn you clocks back an hour on Saturday night to make sure you're there for a great time in Church with Mal Fletcher on Sunday.
This weekend is set to be an amazing time in church, join us at any of our services in and around London or Paris.
The first Hillsong conference in the U.K. Be the first to know more...
www.hillsong.co.uk   (192 words)

  
 Stop the War Coalition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
With delegates from Iraq, USA and UK The grave threat to international peace posed by the invasion and continued occupation of Iraq is now clear for all to see.
The people of Iraq and the citizens of Britain and America have time and again insisted that they are opposed to war and occupation.
We believe it is now time for representatives of those people to meet together face to face, to renew our bonds of solidarity and to express our joint opposition to war.
www.stopwar.org.uk   (986 words)

  
 Wine courses, wine tastings and corporate entertainment from London Wine Academy
The London Wine Academy offers wine courses and wine tastings for everyone from the absolute beginner learning purely for pleasure, to those with a more serious perhaps career-based interest.
The ultimate entertainment for your colleagues or clients - the London Wine Academy is pleased to offer a range of corporate events tailored to your particular requirements.
It is hard to beat the flexibility, enjoyment, learning or teambuilding qualities of a well-presented wine occasion.
www.londonwineacademy.com   (176 words)

  
 Cheap hotels in London from Online London Discounted Hotels
and Apartment Hotels all at the cheapest rates so if you are looking for Luxury at affordable prices look no further, All our London hotels currently offer late discounted rates for October 2005 and November 2005.
As a booking agent we also specialize in London West End Theatre Tickets we have Theatre Tickets for all the major West End shows including, Mamma Mia
If you are flying to the UK we can also arrange your airport transfer arrive at your hotel in style with Online Discounted Hotels from Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted Airport taxis.
www.oldh.net   (403 words)

  
 UK Travel Guide - travel resources for visitors to London England and the rest of UK
UK Travel Guide - travel resources for visitors to London England and the rest of UK The ultimate guide for visitors to London and the rest of the UK UK Travel Home
Weekly listings of sales and spceials of London hotels, best picks based on visitor feedback and travel guidebooks.
A point and click active map to many interesting places and underground stations across London with local information.
www.ukguide.org   (156 words)

  
 FT.com / Home UK
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Japan’s Topix stock index leapt upwards in morning trading on strong gains in domestically focused stocks such as banks and insurers.
As the UK regulator of a profession with an image problem, Paul Boyle is perfectly placed to illuminate the weaknesses – real or perceived – in British accounting.
news.ft.com /home/uk   (538 words)

  
 Home | This is London
Vote for your favourite London experience and you could win Eurostar tickets
The 20-year-old actress will be named UK Personality of the Year at the prize ceremony after being chosen by Hollywood bible Variety...
Gig review: The first Was (Not Was) gig in 13 years was dismally attended.
www.thisislondon.co.uk   (411 words)

  
 BBC - London - London Homepage
Bicyle travel in the capital has increased by 100 per cent over the last five years.
A toddler, who is only the eighth person to undergo an operation to combat a rare genetic disorder, is recovering.
BBC London, PO Box 94.9, Marylebone High St. London W1A 6FL.
www.bbc.co.uk /london   (177 words)

  
 World, UK and Business news and comment from The Times and The Sunday Times, Times Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
World, UK and Business news and comment from The Times and The Sunday Times, Times Online
The Government's partial ban means thousands of landlords will stop serving food to allow their customers to smoke
To inquire about a licence to reproduce material from The Times, visit the Syndication website.
www.the-times.co.uk   (530 words)

  
 Time Out London - city guide and weekly listing magazine
Time Out explores the spicier states of Chinese cuisine from London’s new generation of regional restaurants.
To New York, Boston and Washington when you buy the new edition of the Time Out London guide.
Wars, wolves, ghosts and getaways: London’s streets have seen some spectacular cinematic moments.
www.timeout.com /london   (302 words)

  
 Homepage: London Business School - London experience. World impact. London Business School is consistently ranked as ...
London Business School is consistently ranked as one of the top business schools in the world.
A combination of global business capabilities and the London Advantage makes London Business School a unique environment.
London Business School welcomes new faculty for 2005-6
www.london.edu   (62 words)

  
 Corporation of London
High quality services for the City, for London and for the country as a whole
Corporation of London main switchboard - tel 020 7606 3030.
New report: Commuter flows in London and the wider South East
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk   (45 words)

  
 Visit London - The Official Website for London   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Please tell us where you are visiting from so we can provide you with information, offers and booking facilities that are relevant to you.
“Visit London Limited” is registered in England under No.761149; Registered Office: Visit London, 2 More London Riverside, London SE1 2RR.
Visit London is the official visitor organisation for London.
www.visitlondon.com   (84 words)

  
 London Metropolitan University » Welcome to London Metropolitan University   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
We hope you enjoy our website and find the information, presented here, of interest to you.
London Metropolitan University is one of the foremost providers of undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and vocational education and training in Britain.
Our courses are planned in consultation with employers and examining bodies in commerce, industry, the world of art and design, the financial services industries and the professions.
www.lgu.ac.uk   (209 words)

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