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Topic: A Question for Fellow Knowflakes in the UK
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NosiS
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posted May 13, 2008 10:57 PM
 
Hey everyone! I'm gonna be heading to Edinburgh, Scotland in the summer to take some summer courses at ECA.I was thinking of arriving in London and staying there for a day to enjoy the sites. I've been doing some research of places to go and where to stay, but I thought I'd ask you Brits for your suggestions. So, are there any places that are a "must see" for tourists in London? Also, what would you all say about arriving in Manchester instead? Would it be less expensive, do you think? London is London, of course, but I thought Manchester might be nice too. I'd appreciate your help.  IP: Logged |
fieryscales
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posted May 14, 2008 05:45 AM
Even though I ám not in the UK anymore, I lived there for about a year and a half. One day in London isn't enough to explore the city-seriously. If I had to say what you should see, I would say: Buckingham Palace, The London Eye, The National Gallery, Madam Tussards. As for Mancs, I would opt for a stop-over on the way to Edinburgh, from London. Rather arrive at London, even though it may be more expensive. Just my thoughts. IP: Logged |
NosiS
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posted May 14, 2008 08:15 AM
Thank you.  IP: Logged |
wheelsofcheese
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posted May 14, 2008 08:46 AM
I think all of those places mentioned by Fiery, although I wasn't keen on Madame Tussauds as I found it a bit eery. I'd start off in Covent Garden (markets, awesome Mongolian restaurant!, live music and theatre for free) and then I'd go to the Tate Modern, which is within walking distance of the National Gallery. Great cafe and a riverside walk. I think you'd dig the Tate Modern NosiS. http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/ Manchester is great but unless you have a friend who lives there who knows it I would say it would be difficut to know what to see (a friend showed me around once). Better off going to London I think. I don't know how you are fixed for accommodation but prepare to be shocked by UK prices. This is the best site for hostels, very cheap in comparison to hotels. I've been all over Europe staying in hostels recommended on here, as they are rated by people who've stayed in them. Some of them are very quirky. http://www.hostelworld.com/ I am so glad you're finishing your trip in Edinburgh. Edinburgh knocks the socks off London in my opinion, it is awesome. I hope you have a ball.
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wheelsofcheese
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posted May 14, 2008 08:52 AM
http://www.coventgardenlife.com/
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fieryscales
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posted May 14, 2008 04:39 PM
If you have time in London, I suggest to visit a shop called The Astrology Shop, in Covent Garden: it's a wonderful shop.The address is:
The Astrology Shop
Covent Garden
London WC2H 9PA Look it up on the Net to get the exact address.
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praecipua
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posted May 14, 2008 04:53 PM
you should also check watkins, an esoteric shop near trafalgar square.
tate modern is excellent indeed. regents park is pretty nice. camden and shoreditch are the places for a drink at night in a trendy place. IP: Logged |
blue moon
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posted May 14, 2008 05:05 PM
My favourite part of London is Southwark ~ walk along not far from the riverbank and you can find the replica of the Golden Hinde, the Clink (prison museum) and the Globe. You get a real sense of the history of the city. On Cable Street there is a circular mural depiciting the battle of Cable Street in the 30s when the local community (with strong Jewish contingent at that time) fought off Moseley's black shirts. I used to live near there. I took a friend to see this but it had personal meaning to him being of this religious affiliation. The obvious bit of Manchester to visit is Canal Street with it's clubs and bars. This is the traditional gay quarter of town. Been a while since I've been there but I used to go to the City a bit, I've got friends there. The North East is high on my list of favourite places in England. Newcastle is a great night out. If you are more into history Hadrian's Wall is worth a visit. Or go and see the Angel of the North.
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NosiS
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posted May 14, 2008 05:48 PM
Awesome!Thanks a bunch! I've also got the option of arriving in Glasgow but I think that London is at the top of my list right now. Thanks for the hostel idea, wheels. I'm a little concerned about where I'd stay for the first night there. It's not like I can just go about the city carrying a bunch of luggage like Paddington the Bear. lol! Thanks for the replies everyone! It's given me some good food for thought! IP: Logged |
robyn.c
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posted May 15, 2008 05:01 PM
go on the London eye...best way to see most of london in 30 minsIP: Logged |
robyn.c
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posted May 15, 2008 05:01 PM
go on the London eye...best way to see most of london in 30 minsIP: Logged |
fieryscales
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posted May 16, 2008 03:57 AM
Hope you enjoy your trip to London IP: Logged |
NosiS
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posted May 16, 2008 07:41 PM
Oh, I will!  Thanks, robync! IP: Logged |
NosiS
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posted July 19, 2008 04:57 PM
So I'm definitely going into London and I'm staying at a hostel in Bayswater. Thank you for the suggestion, wheels.  As one might predict, I've decided that the first landmark I'm visiting is the Rudolf Steiner House in London. lol Go figure! Then, I think I'll head over to Bankside and check out the Tate Modern (thanks again to wheels), the Southwark Cathedral (thanks to bluemoon), and the London Bridge. Also on my list are Big Ben, Trafalgar Square and Cleopatra's Needle and perhaps a service at St. Paul's.
It might be a lot, but I think I can do it!
I'm so excited... Anybody want to meet me for a cup of coffee? IP: Logged |
MAG
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Registered: Jul 2007
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posted July 19, 2008 05:37 PM
Nosis;Have fun in London! You choose right, Manchester, in my opinion it's quite boring, nothing like London!
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TINK
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posted July 19, 2008 05:37 PM
My saggie moon is salivating all over the keyboardScotland *sigh* England *double sigh* Oh you lucky lucky bast@rd Please take a million pics and please share them first thing when you get back IP: Logged |
NosiS
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posted July 19, 2008 10:18 PM
Thanks for the reassurance, MAG. TINK, I didn't know you had a saggie moon!
My saggie ascendant is in overdrive lately. More sag in me than gem, as of late.
I've been dreaming about this trip since I was a boy. I will take as many pics as my memory stick allows. lol i promise to share them. IP: Logged |
zenwarner
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Registered: Aug 2005
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posted July 19, 2008 10:48 PM
When I visited, I went to a Salvador Dali exhibition. It was amazing. It's right by the London eye, and well worth it.
http://www.countyhallgallery.com/exhibitions/dali.htm IP: Logged |
fieryscales
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posted July 20, 2008 09:41 AM
Enjoy Nosis 
Wish I could visit London again.IP: Logged |
wheelsofcheese
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posted July 22, 2008 10:25 AM
NosiS, I always thought you were a girl! Have an excellent time! IP: Logged |
NosiS
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posted July 22, 2008 12:13 PM
Thanks, wheels.I'm not quite sure what you mean by that comment...it makes me feel a little weird. lol I'm a fella through and through. For some reason, though, I must write like a gal.  I always thought I had more of an intelligence-driven tone. Oh well. What to do?
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26taurus
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posted July 22, 2008 12:38 PM
Well, happy and safe travels to you, NosiS.
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wheelsofcheese
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posted July 23, 2008 04:46 AM
I think the reason I thought that is because of your paintings. My own prejudices and preconceptions coming through strongly here, but I just assumed there is no way a man could paint such strongly maternal and loving pictures of babies and mothers. I just love them, they are really powerful. Big apologies for my attitude! You learn something new every day hey? Safe travels IP: Logged |
taurus/gemini cusp
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posted July 23, 2008 01:15 PM
Don't bother with Enfield - it's crap here!!! Are you going to London at all? If you are, try and get on a boat ride up and down the Thames - dusk is the best time. IP: Logged |
NosiS
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posted July 24, 2008 10:22 AM
Well, wheels...there's really just no other way that I can take your presumption as anything other than a compliment. that was very touching to hear. Thank you. thank you firey, 26t, zenwarner, and taurus/gemini cusp! IP: Logged |
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