Nuts-and-bolts information to plan your trip, plus our favorite Web links and the best local media.
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Web Links:
Blue Plaques
Index of plaques commemorating the capital's remarkable residents of yore. Visitors can nominate new plaques. www.english-heritage.org.uk/blueplaques
Diary of Samuel Pepys
Daily installments from London's most famous diarist. www.pepysdiary.com
Greater London Authority
The Mayor's office. Local politics, community activities, calendar of events. www.london.gov.uk
Historic Royal Palaces
Games, history, and visitor information for royal buffs. www.hrp.org.uk
London 2012
Get the lowdown on preparations for the 2012 Olympics. www.london2012.com
London Parks and Gardens Trust
Guide to London's green spaces—from sculpture gardens to private squares—with walks and cycle routes. www.londongardenstrust.org
Museum of London
Virtual exhibitions of London through the ages, lively history section, online games. Record your own experiences of the city at the interactive www.mapmylondon.com or www.museumoflondon.org.uk .
New London Architecture
Latest developments in architecture and urban planning. www.newlondonarchitecture
Old Bailey Online
Illuminating, often grisly accounts of trials held at London's Central Criminal Court from 1674 to 1834. www.oldbaileyonline.org
Transport for London
Journey planner, route maps, timetables, and online booking facility. www.tfl.gov.uk
Visit London
London Tourist Board's user-friendly site includes guides to London's "villages," budget options, movie location maps, and hotel reservations. www.visitlondon.com
Local Media:
Evening Standard
London's daily newspaper focuses on local politics and society gossip, but the website has useful entertainment listings and reliable reviews. www.thisislondon.co.uk
le cool London
Off-beat, free weekly newsletter offering eclectic picks of the best events around town, from roller discos to underground gigs. www.lecool.com/London
The Robert Elms Show
Cultural highlights, music beyond the mainstream, and fascinating local history each weekday from noon to 3 p.m. on BBC Radio 1 (94.9 FM). Features guests from the arts, entertainment, and politics. www.bbc.co.uk/london/radio/presenters/robert_elms/
