Abba:
Abba was a Swedish music group, which won the Eurovision Song Contest one year.
In London, there are many...
Abbeys:
Westminster Abbey (on the left) is possibly the most famous abbey in World, if
not in London. Many famous people...
Abilities:
Abilities... if you have them, they are great to show off! In London there is a
wealth of...
Aboriginal:
Aboriginal face masks from Australia are full of craftsmanship and detail. In
London there are many places where you can...
About:
(a) What are those two office workers talking about? (b) What are our two
younger friends about to do? The answers, possibly, are...
Above:
Knees above your head, sounds like good exercise. Well, it is, if what you
intended to do was some...
Abstract:
Abstract
garden, abstract
pattern, and abstract sculpture! London is a good place to discover...
Abstracts:
Abstracts are usually parts of something much more detailed. Business people and
university lecturers are usually very...
Academic:
Academic is anything related to academia. When you
are at a university in London, attending...
Academics:
Academics study at a university or other educational
establishment for a diploma, degree or other qualification by attending lectures. When
London academics finish...
Academies:
Academies are institutions - usually for education,
but can also include venues that curate
arts, etc. In London,
there is...
Access:
When you are looking for access for something or somewhere and you come across a
lot of signs that say things, like, 'DO NOT...
Accessories:
Accessories usually come - as an extra, with a vehicle or piece of clothing. The
pictured tractor has...
Acclaimed:
Acclaimed means you are enthusiastic about somebody or something. For example,
the businessman on the left could be...
Accommodation:
Accommodation can be in houses or in flats (i.e. apartments). In London, good
accommodation is generally very...
Accompaniments:
Accompaniments usually make something better, deeper, superior, etc. A soloist
can play good music alone, but another musician playing with him/her could make
what is played better, deeper, superior, etc. In London, there are...
Accompanying:
Accompanying usually means somebody goes with someone else, usually to somewhere
or to do something. It can also be used with objects, for example, 'with the
accompanying letter you will find a cheque.' In London there is...
According:
According to one person, this is the case and according to another person, that
is the case! According to us, London is the best...
Accordions:
Accordions, and their associated music, are wonderful to hear. In London, there
always seems to be...
Ace:
Ace usually means something is very good, the best or in top form. Players of
cards will know there are four aces in a pack of cards. In London, there are
plenty of...
Across:
You can look across England's Crummock Water, and see
Red Pike or you can watch a moose walking across a field. Within
Greater London,...
Acrylics:
Acrylics are fast-drying paintings, therefore this means artists need to paint
quickly if all their paint is not going to dry out. Acrylics can be...
Act:
Act is a word closely attached to actors, actresses and children. Actors and
actresses can easily act parts whilst children always seem to be putting on an
act to get attention. In London there are many chances to see...
Actions:
Actions are generally things that move, or cause something to move. In London,
this can be...
Actors:
Actors perform on stage, for radio and for television. They can be dressed up
(e.g. wearing hooded cloaks or masked) to reflect the era, they are trying to
portray. In London, there are many opportunities to...
Actresses:
Actresses perform on the silver screen, small screen and in theatres. They also
perform in street performances. London's theatre land is a good place to
Acts:
Acts occur in theatrical plays. For example: Act One, could include a man
reading lyrics; Act Two, could include a flautist; Act Three, could include violinist! Sounds like a Shakespearian musical! In London - where you can visit...
Additions:
Additions are things that are added to something, usually to make it better or
bigger. In London, many buildings get...
Adept:
The word "Adept" can be a noun or adjective. A doctor
or painter are adepts (n.), as they have the necessary skills to do
their jobs. They are examples of adept (adj.) doctors and painters,
respectfully. In London, there are...
Admiring:
Admiring oneself in the mirror or admiring goldfish in a bowl! These are two
examples of...
Admissions:
Admissions are what are required to enter London's cinemas, theatres and some...
Ads:
Ads can take on many forms. A leaflet dispenser can encourage you to pick up an
advertising leaflet. A man in the street, showing you a sign, might be an ad for
something. In London, there is a lot of...
Adults:
Advanced:
Advanced means more complex, and of greater use, than a basic version. These
terms can apply to everything from calculators to the English language. In
London you can find both...
Adventures:
There is a world of adventure out there! Whether it is a journey around the
World, lasting months - and possibly, years - or a Safari in deepest Africa, you
can have a lot of fun. London can offer you...
Advertising:
Advertising using placards and bicycles! Sounds interesting, as well as quite...
Advice:
Advice is information that one person gives to another, allowing them the choice
to...
Aerial:
Aerial views of the Californian wilderness or Majorcan seaside might encourage
you to travel to the USA or Spain, but you could enjoy events from California
and Spain here in England's London...
Aeroplanes:
A variety of aeroplanes seem to be taking off and landing all the time.
Bi-planes and planes that land on water - London has...
Affecting:
The word "Affecting" can be used in different ways! A bee sting can be painful
for humans, but...
Affordable:
Affordable means something that can easily be paid for, usually by those
who do not have much money. This would include...
Affording:
Affording time to do something is a problem for many people. In order to decide,
some people have to...
After:
After the wedding, a bride is tired! After getting a bulls-eye, a player is
proud. Tiredness and pride are two results of...
Afternoon Teas:
Afternoon Tea is an old London tradition, if ever there was one! Where
well-dressed nineteenth century women...
Afternoons:
Afternoons could be enjoyed in the hot and high mountains of Colorado... or
offshore, near California's San Diego. But wouldn't you prefer to...
Afterwards:
The snows fall... afterwards, it is cold! The castle was inhabited, but years
afterwards, it...
Again:
A clock ticks again and again. If the alarm goes off, check if it has a...
Against:
A dark bear against a bright background stands out. Alternatively, bright lights
against darkened arches, help reveal...
Aged:
Aged people... there are quite a few in London! As for aged bridges and buildings, there are...
Agencies:
Agencies, like police agencies or estate agencies aim to serve the public. In
London, there are...
Ages:
Then there were the Middle Ages! Following this, were the Golden Ages for things
like
Ahead:
Signs make it easy to get ahead in life. Detours and road constructions are more
readily managed if you
Aid:
Either a simple plaster band aid or more comprehensive first aid could be
essential if you have any kind of accident. In London, each day, there are
Aiding:
Somebody aiding somebody or something aiding
something. Here a paramedic is
Air:
Air can come in many ways. Two examples are in tanks and from spinning fans. In
London there are many types of...
Airports:
Airports house many aeroplanes and - when open - many travelling passengers. In
London there are...
A-la-carte:
A-la-Carte is on offer at all good restaurants. Generally it is much more...
Albums:
Albums can contain photos, or stamps. That is unless they are musical albums, in
which case they...
Alive:
Alive means living, and usually breathing. Animals, people, plants, trees, etc.,
can be alive. The elephant to the left is a...
All:
When you go bowling, it is great to hit ALL the skittles with just one throw.
Equally, when you go driving...
Along:
Buildings and waves along coasts plus sunsets behind the sea! Whilst London has
neither a coast nor...
Alongside:
On the left, we see a girl alongside two of her friends. On the right we see a
man alongside his family. To be alongside means...
Already:
Already can be used in differing ways. For example, a long imprisoned man might
say, 'I have been here for eight years already'' whilst a lady,...
Also:
The cup on the right has a handle, and the one on the left also has a handle.
The small cucumber is...
Alternative:
London, as well as being the capital of England is probably the capital of
Alternative things, like...
Alumni:
Alumni have gone through a school, college or other system and have qualified at
something in the end. What do we see here? Our friend on the left has...
Amateur:
An amateur is somebody who is not a professional at doing something, If you do
something, for the very first time, you are
Amateurs:
We are all amateurs at certain points of our lives: people looking for their
first job; the first day of...
Amazed:
Many things amaze many people but, once you have seen all the interesting places
in London, you too will be...
Amongst:
When you are in London, you can be sure that you are amongst...
Ancestors:
If you want to find your ancestors in London there are a number of institutions
that could...
Ancient:
If you were born less than 120 years ago you would have missed the era of the
dinosaurs and, a lot more recently,...
Anglo:
Anything Anglo means it is English, from England or connected - in some way -
with England or the English. In London, there are many Anglo...
Animals:
Animals come in two sorts; non-domestic (like the bison, on the left and
domestic (like the three dogs, on the right). You could travel to...
Animals (Domestic):
London is a large city with many houses and apartments. For this reason - unlike
in the countryside - when people want to...
Animals (Non-Domestic):
Non-domestic animals can create fear in some people! In London, the safest way
to enjoy them would be...
Animated:
Animated films we know! Many are called cartoons. But animated people are a
different...
Animations:
Animations are moving pictures and where better to see them than the most
moving...
Anniversaries:
Anniversaries are usually something special! Where better to celebrate them than
in London, the home of...
Annual:
Annual events are usually worth looking forward to! Parties and harvests are...
Another:
Centenarians who look forward to their next birthday, know that the one after
that will be...
Answers:
Answers can come from many places. For example, from answer machines and from
business meetings. In London, there are...
Anthropology:
Anthropology is an ideal subject to study in London. It is a city full of...
Antique:
An old photographer and an old typist would know all the workings of...
Antiques:
Antiques can be so beautiful, as well as very
valuable. London is renowned, the world over, for...
Apartments:
Apartments are commonly called flats, especially in London. The city has...
Aplenty:
Sweets aplenty, if you get rid of all that rubbish.' How many times have you
heard this? In London there is...
Apples:
Apples come in all
colours and
sizes. In London you can enjoy...
Arches:
Arches are used a lot in bridges (especially Roman bridges) and decorative
gardens. London is famous for...
Architects:
An architect needs to use stencils and a drafting board to work with. London has
played host to...
Architecture:
Many of us are familiar with wonderful architecture, from places like Italy and
Malaysia. But, wandering around London anyone would appreciate the numerous...
Archives:
Archives are usually stored in boxes and, if they are of public interest, they
are then published in books. London is home to millions of...
Areas:
Cities have many distinct areas! And London is no exception! There are leafy
picnic areas for picnickers, then there are, ...
Aristocratic:
Aristocratic events! If there there are two places in the world that are
synonymous with the aristocracy, they are London and...
Around:
Around and around... it sounds a bit like life, doesn't it? Well, life in London
does go around and around, in that all the good things, each month, will
probably be repeated...
Art (Abstract):
Abstract Art is a popular art form, favoured by many artists and collectors
alike. Art galleries in London, like in most major cities, exhibit...
Art (Fine):
Fine Art done by fine artists! One of the most famous places in London to find
fine art - apart from public art galleries...
Artistic:
People who can sing, design, draw and/or paint well are artistic. But objects
can also be...
Arts:
The arts are very important, both for culture and society. In London the arts
are...
Atmosphere:
The atmosphere is very important for Londoners, whether it be...
Attempts:
Many attempts are sometimes needed - if time allows - in order to succeed at
doing something! If you are driving on...
Attendances:
Attendances are very important for the travel and entertainment industries. In
London, a city where these industries prevail, it is possible...
Attending:
Attending is a verb synonymous with the service industries, like those of the
catering and travel worlds. London is home to a vast number of...
Auctions:
When one has a house to sell, one can get an estate agent to sell it, or put it
in an auction. In London there are many...
Audiences:
Audiences usually gather when there is something to look at or something to
watch. In London there are many...
Audio:
Audio is connected with everything to do with hearing and the production of
sounds. In London you can be a part of a wide variety of
Auditoriums:
Auditoriums are great for concerts and events that
feature orchestras and speakers. London has plenty of
Au-Pairs:
Au-Pairs help mothers (and fathers) look after their children. This task also
includes doing
Autumns:
Autumn is a time when the leaves on trees turn brown, and fall to the ground. In
London, Autumn can be enjoyed by...
Awarded:
People are awarded gifts and cheques for various reasons, most likely because
they have...
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