London, England, attractions – The HMS Belfast

London, England is a city full of interesting tourist attractions and one of my favourite attractions of all in London, is HMS Belfast, an old British battle ship. The HMS Belfast is located on the banks of the river Thames, in front of the Tower of London.

The HMS Belfast served during the Second World War and she played a big part in the Normandy Landings. Up to 950 crewmembers could stay on this ship, which is the largest surviving example of British big battle ship. The HMS Belfast served the nation of Britain until 1965, she was saved for the nation in 1971 and the museum on board this ship was opened in 1978. Since then, the HMS Belfast has been on display in London to educate the visitors on the period of history that she represents.

If you are in London, it is really worth visiting the HMS Belfast, for the perfect reconstructions she hosts of the life of the people living and fighting on this ship. Every detail is perfectly reproduced. In every section and room of the HMS Belfast there are wax reproductions of sailors and their daily activities on the ship. For example, there is the canteen, the bakery, the laundry, the sick bay, the place where sailors slept in hammocks and more. Every ambient is represented in every details, so much so that even smells (i.e. the smell of disinfectant in the sick bay) and noise have been perfectly reproduced. The HMS Belfast also hosts a museum with photos and documents, educational activities, exhibitions and events. The HMS Belfast can also be hired for corporate and private functions, including weddings.

If you planning to stay in London, some accommodation options are:

• Merlyn Court Bed and breakfast, in the perfectly centrally located Kensington area of London
• Royal Hyde Park hotel, London - Located in the Bayswater area of London
• London apartment rental - 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Stay in London in style.

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ART: London's West End

London's West End houses some of the major theaters of London, so much so that the term ‘West End’ has now became synonymous with the London theatre scene. There is not only a wide variety of theatres in the West End but also many cinemas, clubs, shops and restaurants.

London's West End has been a popular place of residence among the rich and famous and most of the area comes under the City of Westminster. The West End developed through the seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries where Royal palaces, expensive town houses, fashionable shops and places of entertainment sprung up all over the area.

Oxford Street, Regent Street, Charing Cross Road, Bond Street, The Strand are some the most famous streets linking to Trafalgar Square, Berkeley Square, Grosvenor Square, Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus. The main shopping areas are Oxford Street, Regent Street, and Bond Street and around Knightsbridge. Liberty's, Selfridges, Harrods, John Lewis and Debenham's are the five biggest department stores. Since it opened in 1875, Liberty’s has captured the hearts of shoppers around the world and it’s housed in two magnificent buildings. At Liberty's you can shop till you drop for cutting-edge style; from cosmetics and jewellery through to home and fashion.

Most of the commercial theaters of London are located in the West End. These include St Martin’s Theatre, Queen’s Theatre, Her Majesty's Theatre, Phoenix Theatre, Fortune Theatre, Prince of Wales Theatre, Dominion Theatre, Savoy Theatre and Cambridge Theatre. The theaters at the West End have a history of long running shows like The Mousetrap at St Martin's Theatre is running for 54 Years and The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre is running for 20 Years.

London's West End also boasts some many famous bars and cubs including Alphabet Bar located at Beak Street which is a great place for enjoying cocktails. The Corner Store at Wellington Street offers everything you want from drinks to dance and food. This place gives you a very relaxing atmosphere. The Coach and Horses at Greek Street had been popular among the famous writers and actors in the past.