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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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