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London / United Kingdom

3 questions, each answered from published authorities with the sources listed.

The White Tower at the Tower of London, the Norman keep begun under William the Conqueror, seen from within the fortress walls — Photo: Crux, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.5 Author Crux · CC BY-SA 2.5 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit London, United Kingdom, for the best experience?Plan around the Tower of London's own clock rather than the season — Historic Royal Palaces publishes the Tower opening Tuesday to Saturday at 09:00 and Monday and…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in London on a first visit?Pay for one great ticketed site and spend the rest of your time in the free national collections — the Tower of London charges £37.00 for an adult and £18.50 for a…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in London, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Smoked salmon is the one London food with its own legal protection — London Cure Smoked Salmon holds Protected Geographical Indication status, entered on the UK…

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