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A metropolis of almost incomprehensible dimensions, London still delivers Virginia Woolf's "violent jolt", through its sweeping cultural life, its air of tradition, and its global population.

The streets around Leicester Square were laced with street performers of surprising quality. In particular, I found a string quartet enthralling... They could easily have been playing in any concert hall, but the acoustics of the street and its rushing throng were the site of their sound, and they used it just as well... nothing like live music, they say. [Keep reading...]

Featured Sights
See the Royal parks, the monuments to both Monarchic and democratic figures, the great architectural achievement of Westminster Abbey.

Museums / Culture
London boasts an amazing menu of free museums: Visit the British Museum for historical artifacts, the National Gallery for great painting and sculpture, the Tate for more still...

Architecture
London contains exemplary architecture from throughout history, including stunning contemporary landmarks, like "the Eye", built to celebrate the Millennium New Year.

Restaurants
There is a popular myth that the food in London is intolerable, but London yields up one of the most diverse and high-quality culinary cultures in the world.

Hotels
Lodging in central London is famously expensive. A popular solution is to rent an apartment for a week at half the cost of a fine hotel.

Nightlife
London has something for everyone: nightclubs, theatres, opera, pubs, cafés, and more...

Daytrips
Visit Wimbledon, or Oxford, the North Sea coast, or the West Country and Stratford-upon-Avon.

Transportation
The Tube is an extensive network of underground trains, the London Metro, and shuttles passengers swiftly throughout the entire metropolis.

Crafting Invisible Fires: Scenes of London & Bristol

The streets around Leicester Square were laced with street performers of surprising quality. In particular, I found a string quartet enthralling. They were playing Beethoven and Bach, and within a few minutes had gathered a large crowd around them. They could easily have been playing in any concert hall, but the acoustics of the street and its rushing throng were the site of their sound, and they used it just as well... nothing like live music, they say. [Keep reading...]

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GOVERNMENT & BROADCASTING

HUTTON REPORT FAVORS BLAIR, BASHES BBC
28 January 2004

Lord Hutton's investigatory report appears to clear PM Tony Blair of the charge that he "sexed up" an intelligence report about Iraq's WMD programs. The report slams the BBC's editorial methods in its airing of the "dodgy dossier" story. Hutton claims to find that the late weapons inspector Kelly was not the source for story.

While the report recognizes that no one with the broadcaster or the government could have known Kelly would commit suicide, it faults the BBC for allowing rumors to circulate that Kelly had been the source for their report about intelligence manipulation.

EUROPEAN UNION

EU CAMPAIGNS TO ABOLISH DEATH PENALTY
17 January 2004

The European Union requires a ban on the death penalty for all members. While the EU has been a staunch proponent of human rights, and is home to the World Criminal Court, EU officials have announced they will intensify their global campaign against capital punishment. Representatives of the EU are touring Asian countries, hoping to lobby their governments for the cessation of the practice. [For more: IHT]

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