London Central
Practise your English reading skills and learn all about London through our exciting series of articles. Did you know London has 6 farms? Which restaurant can you visit to dine on Locusts and crocodiles? Where are the best night clubs and the most historic pubs? All these articles have been written by Jonathan Oakley, London expert, writer and teacher.
Lost tourists, busy streets and shameless ticket touts all add to the character of the entertainment hub that is Leicester Square - a pedestrianised square in the heart of London's West End - and the prefect venue if you're into films and clubs. »
Hi! This week I would like to show you some unusual places of interest in London. Why is there a labyrinth of catacombs beneath Camden Town? How small is London's smallest house? What are the so called phoney houses? Where can I find the diner that never closes? Is it true that the London Vampire Group meets once a month in a ghostly pub near Oxford Street?
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Hi! Do you believe in destiny? A lot of Londoners do, and that is why fortune telling is so popular here.
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Hi! If you asked someone to quickly say something synonymous with London they might say red buses, fish and chips, pigeons and so on. But if you asked me I would say cheap, black umbrellas. »
In 2004, the British Ambassador to Uzbekistan (Craig Murray) made 2 decisions that were to change his life: firstly he spoke out against the British Government using information gained under torture by states such as Uzbekistan; secondly he left his wife to be with a belly dancer (Nadira Alievar) whom he had seen dancing in a nightclub. »
'To talk much and arrive nowhere is the same as climbing a tree to catch a fish,' (Chinese proverb). So let's get straight into London's China Town. »
In the film 'Notting Hill', Julia Roberts asked Hugh Grant if she could stay for a while, to which he replied, 'You can stay forever.' Famous for being famous, Notting Hill is one of West London's trendiest areas and - while I wouldn't want to stay forever - I certainly enjoy spending the odd afternoon or evening there. »
London is famous for its bands, so if you are into your music then Camden Town is the place to head for.
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