The land to the east was flat, marshy and cheap, good for cheap housing and industry, and later for docks. They are a cheap transport option if there are five passengers as they do not charge extras, and many view them as an essential experience for any visitor to London. This will make you unpopular with any traffic behind you but it is recommended in London on approach to right-hand turns at junctions. Boats are operated by private companies and they have a separate ticketing system from the rest of London transport; however if you have a Travelcard you get a 33% discount on most boat tickets. From the Dardanelles to the mountains of Peru You will find that many areas, particularly in Camden Town and Shoreditch, that straight bars will have a mixed clientele. Don't take illegal minicabs (see Get around for details). Humidity across the city can increase and stay high over the course of several days and nights, leading to unexpectedly muggy conditions. Modern-day London in these terms is a two-centre city, with the area in between known confusingly as the West End. Our executives have distinguished international track records with large and small organizations in diverse sectors. London has hundreds of options for accommodation to suit all budgets from hostels through historic bed and breakfasts (B&Bs), mainstream chain hotels and apartments all the way to some of the most exclusive luxury hotels in the world such as The Savoy, The Ritz and Claridges where a stay in a top suite will cost upwards of 1,000 per night. The Northern line has two routes through central London which split at Euston and rejoin at Kennington (the latter is closed until May 2022 due to upgrades at Bank). Touch your Oyster on the reader as soon as you get on the bus or you may be liable to a Penalty Fare or prosecution. Our portfolio composition is carefully shaped to reflect the optimal mix between economic sectors and geographies. Districts in London tend to specialize in different types of music. The choice of places to go sometimes seems to be unmanageable. Hard-working and honest, our staff is entirely committed to growing your business in a way that is as enjoyable as it is profitable. Visitor Oyster card is a version of the normal Oyster card targeted to travellers. This usually results in an error message but may mean you get charged the full fare from your contactless credit or debit card instead. If you are using a paper Travelcard and need to travel beyond your zones, you have to get off at the boundary of your last valid zone and buy a ticket for the rest of your journey. If an item is lost or misplaced on other transport services in London, the relevant service operator should be contacted. Most of the time these options are safe but it is important that guests and homeowners take equal precaution to ensure their valuables are safeguarded. Our direct private equity portfolio spans food and restaurants, media and entertainment, real estate, and technology. It's hard to say which pub in London is truly the oldest but it's easy to find contenders for the title. The Overground can be a great way to avoid changing trains in central London by skirting around the centre. Selectively partnering with the best managers worldwide. The DLR can be a little confusing as the routes are not easily distinguished, however there are network maps on the train and the platform. Helmets are not compulsory for cyclists in the United Kingdom, and their effectiveness is as much a matter of debate here as anywhere else. Sandwich shops are the most popular places to buy lunch, and there are a lot of places to choose from including the ubiquitous Pret a Manger. OK, is there anyone standing too close to you or hovering nearby? The South Bank's Borough Market offers wholesale produce as well as individual stalls that sell small bites and drinks for a casual and cheap meal. There is a charge for recovery of most items, however some items (e.g. Active research and documentation that identifies and analyses challenges confronting communities. Many big department stores in central London have an information booth where they can give you the paperwork needed to reclaim tax on purchases made at the store when you get to the airport. The deposit is fully refundable; if you have less than 10 credit on your card, you can claim an instant refund of the credit and deposit at some ticket machines after 48 hours of purchase of your Oyster card. 16-18 Student Oyster cards (only available to students studying in London) go up to age 18 and journeys are still free. Tickets are often sold at a substantial premium, so you may want to consider taking the slightly slower 'stopping' services instead: for instance, an Anytime single from Victoria to Gatwick costs more on the Gatwick Express, then when marked "Route Southern Only"taking a Southern train to Gatwick is only eight minutes longer. The adult bus fare is 1.65; discounts are available to holders of certain cards that must be applied for in advance. We have a longer-term outlook than most investors. A person will lay out a mat with three cups on it. Some areas in London are poorly served by black cabs, particularly late at night. Engagement and empowerment of emerging talent that encourages the development of human potential and that recognizes and celebrates individual and collective ingenuity. They will come up with a vague charity ("money for sick children", "money for orphaned babies", and so on) and show you a purse full of supposed "donations". London's iconic red Routemaster buses, which are recognised the world over, were withdrawn from regular service in 2005. The UK's National Health Service (NHS) will provide emergency treatment for anyone in the UK, irrespective of whether they reside in the UK, but if you are not a UK resident you will be expected to make a contribution (up to the entire cost) towards such treatment. Rental cars also attract the charge. The maximum fare is between 5.40 and 14.20, and depends on the station where you started your journey. Press the green button to alert staff to an emergency and press the blue button to ask for non-urgent assistance. Best places include Kernel Brewery and Brew by Numbers. As a general rule, expect to pay between 75 and 150 per night for a two- or three-star hotel in the central area of the city. Free cycle maps can usually be obtained from your local Tube station or bike shop. There's a speed limit of 20 mph (32 km/h) on most roads inside the Central London Congestion Charge zone, and several boroughs have borough-wide 20 limits. For more information on staying safe at our hotels, please click here. Is anyone trying to distract you? Comparatively few people drive into (or anywhere near) the centre of London. Claridge has thrived through many economic cycles. If you pay by Oyster card or a contactless payment card, just tap your card against the yellow pad to open the barriers (ensure that you do this upon both entrance and exit). London's fourth airport, 35 miles north of the city, is a major hub for the budget airlines easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air, and for charter flights by Tui. In this role, we often provide strategic and operational support, relationships, capital to fund growth initiatives, and a more conservative approach to leverage. This can easily total up to a 1 hour journey if there is a walk at each end. For those with disabilities driving can be much more convenient than using public transport. You can make a change to another bus or a tram free of charge during one hour. While Britons on public transport are normally a model of reserve, those using night buses have a bit of a reputation for loud and rowdy behaviour. This is a trick and actually a blunt lie because the exchange rates are just made so bad so that they cover for any necessary commissions. Music played here is often of the commercial chart, funky house, hip hop and R&B genre. Despite the decline of the British Empire, and suffering during the Second World War when London was heavily bombed by the German Luftwaffe in the Blitz, the city remains a top-tier world city: a global centre of culture, finance, and learning. Also, Oyster cannot be used on the Heathrow Express. Generally, outside central London, the south, and east suburban areas are considered more dangerous, notably Brixton, Peckham and Hackney, although some parts of north-west London such as Harlesden and northern Camden are also known trouble spots. You can rely on most up-and-running bars to offer a short cocktail menu and there are also bars that position themselves as cocktail specialists. For example, to travel between Leicester Square and Covent Garden stations takes over 10 minutes on the Tube, despite the two stations being only a few minutes walk apart. Some Italian-style sandwich shops have a very good reputation and you can identify them easily by looking at the long queues at lunchtime. (updated Apr 2019). Rides are 1 plus 0.15 per minute (February 2021). Generally, tickets from one boat company are not valid on other operators' services. Today London is easily the largest city in the United Kingdom, eight times larger than the second largest, Birmingham, and ten times larger than the third, Glasgow, and dominates the economic, political and social life of the nation. 
Oyster is not valid on buses or trains outside London: if you need to travel beyond the stations on the map, you will have to pay for a paper ticket. Some cards such as Visa contactless cards issued in the United States will not work. As much as one in three days on average will bring rain, though sometimes for only a short period. As with Oyster, you are charged for each bus fare, up to a cap each day. The worst tourist trap food, in the opinion of many Londoners, is served at the various steak houses (Angus Steak House, Aberdeen Steak House, etc. Blue Plaques celebrate great figures of the past and the buildings that they inhabited. Some of the known dates he stayed there include: Images from the Hitchcock Gallery (click to view larger versions or search for all relevant images) Day also stayed at the hotel in mid-April 1955 (see, Senses of Cinema (2006) - Hitchcock's Aventure Malgache (or the True Story of DZ 91), Film Comment (1993) - Foreign correspondence: The rediscovered war films of Alfred Hitchcock, "Hitchcock and Selznick" - by Leonard J. Leff, Alfred Hitchcock's London: A Reference Guide to Locations, The Times (11/Jan/1971) - Hitchcock to make film in London, The New York Times (18/Jun/1971) - Hitchcock Working on 52nd Film, http://the.hitchcock.zone/w/index.php?title=Claridge%27s,_London&oldid=186945. Many concerts, especially in smaller or less known places are free, so there is plenty of choice even for tourists on a budget. Our governance requirements are similar to those of institutional funds and relate mostly to capital allocation and reporting. In practice, when the alarm is activated, a driver will move the train forward into the next station where help can be obtained. National Express Bus A1 runs to London Victoria, stopping at Golders Green, Frognal, Finchley Rd, St Johns Wood, Baker St and Marble Arch. Like with bus journeys, fare caps apply to Tube, DLR, and zone 1-6 travel on National Rail services. Retail prices for most items, with a few exceptions, always include VAT (at 20%). 
Oyster is not valid on buses or trains outside London: if you need to travel beyond the stations on the map, you will have to pay for a paper ticket. Some cards such as Visa contactless cards issued in the United States will not work. As much as one in three days on average will bring rain, though sometimes for only a short period. As with Oyster, you are charged for each bus fare, up to a cap each day. The worst tourist trap food, in the opinion of many Londoners, is served at the various steak houses (Angus Steak House, Aberdeen Steak House, etc. Blue Plaques celebrate great figures of the past and the buildings that they inhabited. Some of the known dates he stayed there include: Images from the Hitchcock Gallery (click to view larger versions or search for all relevant images) Day also stayed at the hotel in mid-April 1955 (see, Senses of Cinema (2006) - Hitchcock's Aventure Malgache (or the True Story of DZ 91), Film Comment (1993) - Foreign correspondence: The rediscovered war films of Alfred Hitchcock, "Hitchcock and Selznick" - by Leonard J. Leff, Alfred Hitchcock's London: A Reference Guide to Locations, The Times (11/Jan/1971) - Hitchcock to make film in London, The New York Times (18/Jun/1971) - Hitchcock Working on 52nd Film, http://the.hitchcock.zone/w/index.php?title=Claridge%27s,_London&oldid=186945. Many concerts, especially in smaller or less known places are free, so there is plenty of choice even for tourists on a budget. Our governance requirements are similar to those of institutional funds and relate mostly to capital allocation and reporting. In practice, when the alarm is activated, a driver will move the train forward into the next station where help can be obtained. National Express Bus A1 runs to London Victoria, stopping at Golders Green, Frognal, Finchley Rd, St Johns Wood, Baker St and Marble Arch. Like with bus journeys, fare caps apply to Tube, DLR, and zone 1-6 travel on National Rail services. Retail prices for most items, with a few exceptions, always include VAT (at 20%).