Articles related to "River Thames"

London offers so many different attractions it's hard to decide what to do. Travelers should consider adding some of the following options to their must-do list.

Tourists with a few days to spare in London should enjoy a trip up the ever-changing Thames on the 1915-built MV Kingwood to see Henry VIII's magnificent Hampton Court.

In September, London celebrates the famous River Thames with a free party for the public, climaxing in a stupendous firework display on the final night.

Find glimpses of London's history in beautifully restored Somerset House. This former palace between The Strand and the River Thames is now a landmark cultural centre.

A list of London's best visitor attractions includes Big Ben, the River Thames, St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London and the British Airways London Eye.

Podguides.co.uk is one company offering guided walks to London, to download to your MP3 player. Walks to Dublin, Edinburgh, Oxford & other cities are available, some free

A short guide to three of London's famous bridges across the River Thames, including transport details on how to get there and tips on when to see them at their best

A walking guide to historical Riverside London pubs takes visitors off the beaten path to the city's oldest inns and taverns, haunts of pirates & smugglers in Wapping.

Prevention and control of surgical infectious diseases with antiseptics is a direct result of Dr. Joseph Lister seeing the importance of killing microbes with chemicals.

Museum of London exhibition shows the astonishing Roman finds of metal dishes, bowls and vessels from archaeological dig in Drapers Gardens near Bank of England.

Mike Gerrard rounds up some of London's Bonfire Night celebrations, to give you time to plan what to do on November 5th

London's Guy Fawkes Night always sees spectacular fireworks displays. This year November 5th is on a Monday, so where and when will you find the best bonfires in London

Artists and poets agree - the view from Westminster Bridge is the finest in London, with such famous landmarks as the London Eye, Somerset House and Cleopatra's Needle.

By the River Thames in London, Greenwich's major visitor attractions include the Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory and Old Royal Naval College

A London river cruise is a great way of seeing the River Thames, the London Eye or St Paul's, with dozens available including lunchtime and evening dinner cruises.

Bazalgette was the brilliant civil engineer whose work included a new drainage system to cure "The Great Stink" caused by the polluted river Thames in Victorian London

From Tudor times, Somerset House on the River Thames has played many roles in the sometimes bloody history of London. It's a great place to visit, winter or summer.

Jellied Eels were once a staple food of the poor in the East End of London.

A review of Thames: Sacred River, Peter Ackroyd's massive, meandering tribute to England's most famous river.

Nowadays, flushing lavatories are a fact of life facilitating the need to remove and treat human waste, hygienically, but this wasn't always the case

The London Bridge Experience, London's next visitor attraction, opens February 2008 in the vaults under London Bridge on the River Thames, close to the London Dungeon.

A guide to two of London's famous bridges across the River Thames, Tower Bridge and London Bridge, with travel tips and historical facts

London celebrates the foiling of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot on November 5, and many other events, with fireworks. Here are just a few of the autumn's displays, many free.

From the London Marathon in April to the Chelsea Flower Show in May, the UK capital has lots of great festivals going on throughout the year to base travel plans around.

Henry Hudson sails his ship as far as Greenland, seeking the Northwest Passage.

Tate Modern is the world's largest modern art gallery housed in former power station. Its industrial scale design allows it to show enormous works of art.

Get an overview of historic London on a bus tour that allows you to select your personal sites of interest.

There are five London clubs in the English Premier League. Find out more about the history of Arsenal, Chelsea, Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham.

London loves visitors, especially lovers. Money can't buy you love, but you can see city fireworks, dance in the fountains and feed squirrels in the parks for free.

On the Monday of the third week in July, David Barber, Swan Marker to Her Majesty the Queen, leads the Swan Upping on a 78-mile stretch of England's River Thames.

After a multi-million pound facelift this aquatic attraction now has exciting marine & freshwater theme settings like Seahorse Temple, Pacific Wreck & River Thames story.

For an exciting day away from London's typical tourist scene, venture out to Docklands in East London, where you'll find attractions for the whole family.

In 54 BC, Julius Caesar very nearly conquered Britain.

London's South Bank has been regenerated by a lively array of shops, restaurants and places of cultural interest, many of which are great for kids!

The bones of 26 skeletons, from Romans and Saxons to medieval and Victorian, reveal the diet, health, diseases and lifestyle of the deceased.

The London Eye gives visitors a bird's eye view of the city while cruising on the Thames allows one to get a closer look at some of the city's landmarks.

Windsor is just outside London, and is home to Windsor Castle, the residence of the Queen. There are many places of interest to visit in Windsor, including the castle.

How did people forget their worries in Tudor England? One way was to visit the theater. Recreate this experience at London's amazing authentic Globe.

The Hayward Gallery, part of London's Southbank Centre, have listed two exciting public events to expand upon the exhibition "Andy Warhol: Other Voices, Other Rooms".

Covent Garden was a fruit and vegetable market for over 200 years. Today it is famous for restaurants, theatres, a fabulous indoor market, and the Royal Opera House.

For visitors looking for cheap things to do in London, why not pay a visit to Tate Britain and take a free tour.

The array of different beers available in Britain means pleasurable research is required to find the best on offer. Learn more about some of the excellent beers available

The Imperial War Museum at Duxford is planning several air shows and events during 2008 to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War.

Lancaster Gate is located opposite Kensington Gardens in London, a vast "playground" for children tired after visits to Museums, with some good hotels in the vicinity.

New Year's Eve events in London include fireworks at the London Eye, ice skating at the Natural History Museum and a New Year's Eve party with the Super Furry Animals.

Of London's many visitor attractions, any list of the best things to see on vacation would include Big Ben, the River Thames, St Paul's Cathedral and the London Eye.

In 1972 over 1.7m people visited the 'King Tut' exhibition in London, to see the golden treasures of Egypt's boy pharaoh. In November 2007 Tutankhamun returns to London

Hog's Back, Christmas Pie, Bethlehem and Fry-up are some of the unusual and odd names given to towns in the British Isles. Check out how they got their names below.

The seventh day of Christmas, according to the song, has someone sending a gift of seven swans a-swimming. Why not host a dinner or party based on swans?

Even the early Celtic tribes, the La Tene, the Hallstatt, and the Belgae, were once invaders