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People

London is a city of 7.5 million people—13 million including those who live just outside the boundaries of Greater London—making it the most populous city in Europe. Even so, London’s enormous size—over ...more

Government And Politics

Britain has become one of the world’s most stable constitutional monarchies without the aid of a single constitution. A combination of parliamentary legislation, common law, and convention composes ...more

Culture

Pub Grub It’s impossible to visit London and not go to a pub—almost anywhere you go, you’ll be within a few blocks of one. And, for a proper sit-down meal without a high bill, pubs offer a glimmer ...more

The Arts

London runs the gamut in its literary fame, from Shakespeare to Helen Fielding (Bridget Jones’s Diary) and J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter). The mark of great London literature, though, is not how quickly ...more

Additional Resources

BBC: www.bbc.co.uk. Major source of news for Britain and London. Also has information on London history and culture. London Theatre Guide: www.londontheatre.co.uk. Reviews, listings, tickets, chatrooms ...more

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History

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