London is the jewel of England’s crown. It is a timeless and regal city that combines a wealth of heritage and pageantry mixed with the very best of vibrant, cutting-edge modernity.—Hugh Thompson, chief yeoman, Tower of London

Join Sir Richard Eyre, former artistic director of the Royal National Theatre, as he shares his thoughts and observations about London in the October 1999 issue of TRAVELER.

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BBC Online
http://www.bbc.co.uk/home/today
The British Broadcasting Corporation’s site is loaded with British culture and news.

The British Monarchy
http://www.royal.gov.uk
The official Web site of the royals features history, information on palace collections, and background pages on many of the members of the royal family.

London Net: The Net Magazine Guide to London
http://www.londonnet.co.uk
Browse this site to find discussion forums, hotel bookings, and essential tourist information.

London Online
http://www.londononline.co.uk/l/lol/
This upbeat, searchable site includes the latest scoop on all kinds of interesting places, from cyber cafes to nightspots. It even offers suggestions for ways to keep the kids grinning.

The National Gallery, London
http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk
This beautifully illustrated site introduces the National Gallery’s collection of more than 2,000 masterpieces of European painting.

The Official London Theatre Guide
http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk
The Society of London Theatre provides this accurate, comprehensive guide to the theater capital of the world.

This is London
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/
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Read the Evening Standard online: news, reviews, tourist guides, and more.

TimeOut: London
http://www.timeout.com/london
The online version of this popular city guide features extensive entertainment listings, a monthly top hits list, and essential information for citizens and visitors alike.

United Kingdom Tourism London Guide
http://www.Great-Britain.org/london.htm
Click here to find a map of the London Underground and information about the attractions located near each subway stop. If you wish to venture beyond the capital, this site offers insights and suggestions.

Virtual London—The London Web Site
http://www.virtual-london.co.uk/
This city guide, which is updated daily, includes a fabulous introduction to Theatreland and tips on buying tickets.