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The London Underground, or "The Tube" provides excellent transport connections across the city. Here is a quick guide to help visitors to London use the service.

London under London is a fascinating trawl through the secrets of what lies beneath the pavements of one of the most exciting and historically rich cities in the world.

Metro Two is a purported underground transportation system concealed by the construction of the Moscow Metro on the orders of Josef Stalin, beginning in the 1930s.

With so many airports serving London, getting into the city can sometimes be a challenge. When rail transport isn't available, coach and taxi are the next best options.

With so many London airports, how do you get to central London after your plane arrives? Here are the best public transport options.

London is an old, but exciting city worth visiting. Finding the perfect London hotel for your vacation can make all the difference.

Want to walk? Take the Underground or bus? Forget maps. Get personalized, user-friendly Web-based directions online or text HopStop from anywhere for detailed routes.

Travelling on London Underground can be an ordeal for some. Yet symptoms of anxiety may be embedded in our collective unconscious.

On show - designs created by computer code, interactives where viewers directly influence the work and artwork created by digital traces left by internet communications.

The London Underground Map is a global icon of graphic design. Yet its creator, engineer Harry Beck, spent years refining his creation with little financial reward.

England swept away Andorra's challenge to stretch their lead at the top of their qualification table to ten points.

Jamie West clutches his acoustic guitar at center stage.

Consumers have choices for Web-based, up-to-the-minute travel directions in London: London Transport, Google Maps, and HopStop, which gives walking routes too. Learn more

The New Wembley Stadium, renowned worldwide as the home of football, sits on the site of Sir Edward Watkin's Folly, a Victorian tourist attraction built in 1895.

Chapter One of London under London focuses on the role of London Underground's tunnels and platforms as bomb shelters in World War Two.

Travelling in London can be hectic, frustrating and confusing, but knowing how the transport system works will save a lot of hassle.

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.

The history of British railways in the 19th Century saw a major boom in rail construction and the maturation of steam engine technology.

"The art of the poster", tells the story of one hundred years of poster design and shows how London's public transport system has become "London's longest art gallery".

Everyone looks forward to Christmas but not so many hold the same enthusiasm when it comes to travelling. Here are some options for those returning home this December.

Budget travelers can fly into Heathrow from the US, then transfer to Gatwick Airport, outside London, for low-cost flights to hundreds of European cities.

The Red Line of Moscow's extensive public transport network, encompassing many of the city's interesting stations, is a museum of excellent art and architecture.

The London A-Z street map is an essential item for every tourist and inhabitant of this vast city. Few people know about Phyllis Pearsall, the woman who invented it.

Rick Steves' Easy Access Europe is an excellent guidebook to some of Europe's most frequently visited places, with plenty of advice about accessibility.

Ride a London bus or train, visit the Tower of London and Kew Gardens, all for one price. The London Pass lets visitors save money and time before and after they arrive.

Knitting is for the quirky and the cool. Lauren Rose-Smith attends a Stitch n' Bitch event at Harrison's Wine Bar in Balham, London, to find out more

The New York subway system runs 364 days a year, 24 hours a day. But there are several fun, little-known facts of which the public might not be aware.

Transfers between some international airports to the nearest city can be painfully slow. The same can't be said of travelling between Newcastle airport and the city.

Inspired by the turbulent times of the Industrial Revolution John Martin was famous for his vast canvases showing humanity dwarfed by the awesome power of wild nature.

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.

Rail passengers can now add unlimited bus travel around towns at either end of their journey, for a small extra charge

London may one of the best places to be on 31st December but it's also one of the busiest and celebrating the New Year in the city requires some careful coordination.

In bringing art to the masses, the Russian Constructivists created a blueprint that has continued with Andy Warhol, Nike and Franz Ferdinand.

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.

London has been a busy port since Roman times when goods from the Roman Empire were traded along the River. Today Docklands is full of visitors from around the world.

When Carlo Ancelotti called Joe Cole a "genius", he didn't realise the word had a more forceful English definition. Still, his misuse of words wasn't half as bad as these

Gromit, of Wallace and Gromit fame, will pose for HMV ads in Britain. The move is an attempt to refresh the chain's image.

Many historic London pubs, like the Spaniard's Inn, are just a short Tube trip from the West End. Ancient in character but up to date where good food is concerned.

Finding free, quality events in London may be like searching for the proverbial needle in the haystack but every so often something comes along to make your wallet smile.

Families traveling to London will find many unique museums to entertain and educate children.

Learn about London's transport. Go behind the scenes, ride miniature and full-size vehicles, see model layouts and enjoy creative workshops at the LTM Open Weekend.

From Sadler's Wells Theatre in Islington to the Royal Albert Hall in Kensington, ghosts have been seen and heard, but the most haunted is the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane

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.

Is Lucas Cranach the Elder, painter, engraver, printmaker and illustrator, the most important artist of the German Renaissance or just another also-ran?

London has so many attractions that it is easy to stay in the centre. However there are dozens of unusual places less than an hour from downtown for both kids and adults.

Upbeat indie/folk kid Rod Thomas beats the blues and has audiences merrily skipping after butterflies with his unique brand of hand clapping pop.

From the Bronx to Brooklyn, Manhattan to Queens - you've a lot of ground to cover when in New York. Is the NYC subway the answer? How much does it cost? How safe is it?

Bhutan was once an isolated kingdom, tucked between India and China, whose government prided itself on the happiness of its people. Now that image is tarnished.

When travelling by train in Britain, getting the cheapest ticket can be difficult. Here is a quick guide to the various types of ticket available.

There are long-term strategies and short-term fixes for coping with exam anxiety attacks . Boost confidence by planning ahead and visualising goals.