London- a city of the Past, Present and Future...

Shopping in London...

London - alongside New York and Paris - is one of the great destinations for international shoppers. Like these two other megalopolis, its scale and the choice available could leave even the most hardened shopper feeling that they've overdosed on retail therapy.

Unusual and inspirational, with the occasional eccentricity were the criteria for making the grade in this design-conscious guide to London¹s stores. From department to boutique to chain, the history, reputations and people behind some of the most sought-after items in the worlds of fashion, beauty, design, food can be found in London.

London's Urban Spaces

London ­ unlike other great European capitals ­ was never planned on a grand scale, but evolved as one village merged into its neighbours. The landscape character of the modern city is the sum of its parts: parks, public open spaces, squares and waterways.

From neighbourhood parks and recreation grounds to piazzas in commercial developments. All have been designed in the last ten years and together they are proof of an area of urban design that has discovered a new sense of experiment and purpose. At the heart of this renaissance is the regenerated Docklands.

 

London & Art

From the artist-run or alternative spaces of the East End to the blue-chip showrooms of the West End, and beyond, the London art scene consolidates its position as world leader. It is a vibrant and opinionated space for contemporary art, encompassing the key personalities and most exciting exhibitions of the last few years

London Museums

There are over 70 of museums in London. From the internationally known ­ the Victoria & Albert, the National Gallery, the Natural History Museum to the little-known but memorable ­ the Guildhall Art Gallery, the Fan Museum, the Esoteric Collection. The whole experience of the museum, from the exhibits to the café can be found just a short journey from Docklands.

London Theatre

London theatre has long been held in high esteem by residents and visitors. There are some seventy theatres, from tiny performance spaces above pubs, to the huge auditorium of the West End, and from the little-known to the internationally famous.

The history of London¹s theatre architecture, from the purpose-built theatres of the Elizabethan period ­ the city¹s first theatre-building boom ­ through the great age of Edwardian opulence can all be found in close proximity to the central .

Conclusion

" If you're tired of London, you're probably either tired of life or in need of a tan. "