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During the Second World War, London was bombarded by Nazi German bombers; damaging many of our most brilliant pieces of architecture. But fortress London was not destroyed, most buildings that were damaged in the war were repaired and as a result, London did not suffer many substantial losses in the way of looks. Previous disasters include the fire of London which destroyed a vast amount of London's buildings, which in the pre-Victorian era were all made from wood. Londoners have survived most things from the Black Plague to over twenty years of terrorism. Modern London is a vibrant, colourful and cosmopolitan metropolis. As well as the native British inhabitants, London is home to people from many corners of the world; all adding to a vibrant and diverse atmosphere. London's people are connected by various transport systems, the famous Tube (underground metro), busses, trams and river boats, as well as the private car and famous black cabs. Perhaps the most well known parts of the London transport system, especially to non-residents would be London's Heathrow or Gatwick airport - major air travel hubs, connecting the world. Traditionally, Londoners have various wide open public spaces available to them year-round; the biggest is Hyde Park which has a man-made lake, the Serpentine, which was built by a previous Kind to celebrate his love for his Queen. In the summer months, Hyde Park, along with Green Park, St. James Park and
Regents Park are packed full of sun-seekers having fun and enjoying the warm climate which is missing for the rest of the year - the winter months are bitter and cold, and very long. Our mostly year-round, consistent grey weather is a feature of London that is synonymous with London as much as is Big Ben and other famous landmarks.
London has done much for me in the 6 years that I have lived here. I have been educated, I have worked, felt love, felt pain, made plans, and fulfilled them. In less than a month I am due to leave the city which has been home to me for so long, I have mixed feelings. London is a great city of contrasts, a place to play, have fun and work hard. It is also a place of great frustration, poverty, hardship and oppression. Either way, London is a city that shouldn't be missed; wherever you go in the world, stop by in London and see for yourself.
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good Raymond M. Kristiansen | Jul 2nd, 2004
I liked the historical facts behind London, most of it was quite new to me, but I missed more of your perspectives of Life in London - life as it is, on the street corners, the public parks, the Tube, and so on. If you have been in other major cities like Paris, Rome or New York, how would you attempt to compare the cities?
Good luck with your living in other cities/countries :)
Great story Charles Makanga Sendegeya | Jul 12th, 2004
Hi..I like the way you give a really deep insight into life in London.. I have been to Europe on several occasions but not to London. Your story makes me look forward to Heathrow or Gatwick.
Best wishes, Charles
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