Historically, London was one of the world’s major trading and financial hubs due to its position as the seat of the British Empire. As time went on, it became the centre of transatlantic trade.
Today it is the largest of Europe’s metropolitan areas, with a population of over 12 million people and is still one of the world’s financial capitals, considered, with New York, to be the most important financial centre in the world, and thought by some to be one of the world economy’s “command centres”. The city economy of …

London is full of great places to take pictures and walking around the city can be an
extremely enjoyable hobby and a great way to spend time with friends or even make new
friends through photowalks or getting involved with photography groups.
Like any capital city London is full of bright lights and sights to take photographs of
and many iconic things that can only be found in London like red telephone boxes, the
traditional red London bus and popular tourist attractions like Big Ben, the London Eye
and the Gherkin.
Digital SLRs are extremely popular with …

Racing bikes are extremely popular in London as they have the benefits or versatility and
reliability while remaining extremely functional for nipping around the big city.
Prices for a road or racing bike is like asking how long a piece of string is, as setups
can vary immensely due to the large range of cutting edge components and super light
technology. However most leading companies offer competitively priced road bikes,
which are well suited to the streets of London.
A racing bike also benefits from the added bonus of being extremely light-weight if made
from carbon or …

Folding bikes have become extremely popular in London over the last few years as
folding bike technology has advanced greatly and there are more folding bikes available
on the market from a wider selection of brands.
Folding bikes are ideal for London because they can be carried onto tubes and stored
under desks at work without the worry of theft. Although slightly more expensive than
standard bikes folding bike options tend to reduce the overall cost of kitting yourself out
with a bike, as there is no need for expensive bike locks.
Also folding bikes like the …

Pretty much every tourist in London seems to be walking the streets armed with a camera
of some sort. Digital cameras are now available in all shapes, colours and sizes. It is well
worth investing in a decent priced camera before visiting London or if you are planning
on living in London for some time.
London is the perfect subject and location for budding photographers or tourists looking
to document their travels. With famous landmarks and buildings spread all over London
it can be difficult to walk around the capital without spotting something worthwhile
grabbing a photo …

Moving flat or house in London can be a complete nightmare and due to expensive property prices in the capital, moving can be a real headache. Most rental leases are 12 months long and it is common practice for Londoners to move flat every year!
Being organised before moving and during your flat move can make life a lot easier, having recently moved house twice in around four months I think I have nearly got the traumatic experience down to a tee.
One of the first problems to consider when moving …

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Top tips when relocating to London
For many people the allure of the big smoke comes at least once in their lives, tempting fresh blood with seemingly infinite sources of culture, employment and bustle. But living in London, whilst hedonistic and stimulating, can also be multi-faceted, complicated affair – if you’re intending to make the big rural to city shift, here are a few pointers to consider before consulting with the estate agents.
Location, Location, Location
The unwritten rule in London is that everything is an …

Cycling is becoming increasingly popular in London as a cheap way to get around the city and avoid the stuffy tube in the Summer months. Unfortunately as more people take to pedal power to get themselves around London in their day to day lives the more chance there is of your bike getting stolen.
Bike theft is always rising in London and the statistics of how many bikes are stolen in London is staggering:

23,748 bikes were reported stolen in London in 2009-10 — which is up 27.8 per cent on the …