Articles related to "Piccadilly"

This little island surrounded by traffic is London's favourite meeting place for people from around the world. It was meant for better things but progress got in the way.

Wren built 52 churches after the Great Fire of London in 1666. His favourite was St. James's in Piccadilly. He found it "beautiful and convenient", as it remains today.

Neil Armishaw floats across the dim-lit stage of a basement burlesque club in an '80s glam leopard robe and 6-inch plastic pole-dancing heels.

Old-fashioned atmosphere but up-to-the-minute as far as fashion and quality are concerned. The rows of charming little shops offer personal service and quality goods.

The Royal Academy of Arts close by to Piccadilly Circus in London is a unique art gallery in that it is privately funded by eminent artists of the times.

Piccadilly's new Academy of Sex at the Trocadero Centre aims to educate the public while they have fun, so says the spokesperson for Amora.

London has a different antique market open nearly every day of the week. Prices are high across the pond, but shoppers always find things they'd never see at home.

The red double-decker No.15 bus trundles by most of the popular sights and you can get on and off wherever you wish. So jump aboard and conduct your own tour of London.

The Manchester branch of the City Inn Best Business Hotel chain opened in May 2007 and brings stylish and contemporary accommodation to Manchester's city centre.

When catching a train from London you need to know which station your train departs from. Here is a quick guide to London's mainline stations and the places they serve.

A luxury London hotel in a good location means business visitors and vacation travelers both still have lots of 5-star choices in places like Mayfair or the West End.

Visitors love London for its history and prestige; this grand old city is stocked with activities to keep anyone entertained, including the following great ideas.

Coconut water is a natural isotonic beverage filled with immune boosting vitamins and nutrients. This healthy electrolyte drink has potassium, calcium, and magnesium.

October 2008 sees one of IZ's regular contributors featured, Charles Stross on Saturn's Children, fiction from Hannu Rajaniemi, Tim Lees, Daniel Akselrod & Lenny Royter

London has some great family days out, with free attractions open to tourists and locals alike. End holiday boredom, save money and go green by using public transport.

Taking the bus is a cheap and enjoyable way to see London's famous landmarks.

Brief biography of Sir P.G. Wodehouse, a famous comic novelist, creator of Jeeves and Bertie Wooster.

Sights you may have missed - paths you may not have trodden - from the Da Vinci Code to Samuel Johnson's favourite pub. London is the tourist capital of the world.

Organized tours of England's capital are easy. But for the more adventurous visitor, a London bus map makes possible do-It-yourself London double decker bus tours.

Mayfair is a mecca of luxury and opulence but it is also full of history

Browse a range of New Age, spiritual, occult and mystical books and supplies in these specialist London bookshops, located a short walk from each other.

London's Chinatown - an historic part of London's West End and the centre of the Chinese community. Situated in the heart of the City and close to many attractions.

One of the three great London theatres protected under the Preservation Act, reserved for buildings of great architectural or historic importance.

The Royal Academy is one of London's main attractions,its special exhibitions are famous. The annual Summer Exhibition is held every year from May to August.

London is a vast city that offers an endless amount of clubs, bars, and pubs. Here's a guide to some of the best places London has to offer.

David and Jack are attacked by a mysterious creature on the moors. David survives only to learn he is now cursed and is going to become a werwolf when the moon is full.

Away from the city smoke and noise is a leafy trail that runs through Crouch End. This gentle four-mile walk is ideal for children, dog walkers and railway aficionados.

Going to another country can be a great and educational experience, but can be very expensive. Here are things university students can do without spending too much cash.

London's hotels are notoriously expensive, but many of the city's universities provide budget accommodation during the summer months.

Art detective Joseph Friedman has rediscovered the lost provenance of the Burlington House Commodes, resulting in their return to their original home after 150 years.

New Eurostar terminal and British rail network deal means fast times and cheap prices to Paris and Brussels from UK cities like Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool.

There are inexpensive London hotels, guesthouses and b&bs, but look at areas like Paddington, Earl's Court, Victoria and further out on London's underground network

Cold War Modern is a fast-track survey of how the post-war period influenced the arts and the design of posters, clothing and everyday objects.

A pocket walking guide leads Beatles fans in the footsteps of John, Paul, George and Ringo, including Abbey Road, Apple in Savile Row, and to McCartney's London home.

The university town of Cambridge, England, is known for beautiful historic colleges and other tourist attractions, but Eccentric Cambridge reveals its offbeat side

Jack Harris was a rogue who gave his name to a scandalous bestseller publication in Georgian London.

A rainy day in London can be fun: concerts in ancient churches, indoor antique markets, London is never so cold you that you can't enjoy the city any time of year.

Travelling to or from a London Airport by road or rail? Here are directions from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and London City to Central London and beyond.

After Thierry Henry's premeditated handball gave France a World Cup place in South Africa, here are some of the other things top athletes have done in pursuit of glory.

Best known for the iconic River Thames, London also boasts a fascinating history of hidden rivers beneath its streets. Find out more about the lost rivers of London.

Staying in London doesn't have to be expensive. Choices include 5-star luxury hotels, hostels, apartments and college campus rooms at prices to suit every budget.

London has everything a shopaholic could possibly want from the street markets of Covent Garden, Camden Market and Portobello Road to posh shops in the West End.

Jermyn Street in the heart of London's West End is the place to go for luxury shopping plus a 19th century barber shop and London's first perfumers.

"Fortnum's", established in 1707, is one of London's most attractive department stores. Known for its beautifully wrapped gifts, gourmet food floor, and exotic teas.

The Science Museum has numerous hands-on working displays from the Victorian Bathroom to the Space Age. Many activities for children.

Hampstead Heath is only four miles from Piccadilly Circus, the heart of London - a rural walk takes you to the haunts of 18th-century highwaymen like Dick Turpin.

London is vast and has many interesting sights. This article will focus on the more important ones enabling the first time visitor to prioritize what to see.

The West End of London rivals even Broadway when it comes to the number of long-running big-budget musicals playing year in and year out.

The Ritz is not only one of the best of London's luxury hotels it also is a famous landmark with many historic connections and 'Tea at the Ritz' is a traditional treat.

The films Control and 24 Hour Party People put Manchester's music scene in the spotlight. Joy Division, Sex Pistols, Oasis, Morrissey & the Smiths made their marks here.