rec.arts.theatre.musicals

favyear54 wrote:
> Hi there,
> I'm a long time lurker, and sometimes poster here, and hope to pick
> the brains of the collective group. I'm going to be taking a 3 week
> workshop this summer at the Globe in London. I'm so excited, but
> really want to know about what to do and see in London. I was there
> 30 years ago as a college student, so I've been to the Tower, and
> Dicken's home, and the original Madame Tussands (sp?) so I'd really
> like to see the city and the area "like the natives".
>
> So any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
> Thanks.
> F

A stroll down High Street Kensington along Hyde Park, just past the park
you will find this sleepy street that runs up a long line of mansions
that are all embassies. A pleasant walk as its a quite and shady street.

The Portobello Market --- (Not sure on the status of that, they had a
big fire a couple weeks ago) is a fun way to waste a Saturday.

Touristy, but fun are the guided 'Walks'. Check online for the various
companies offering said.

Greenwich - The 'other' London. Easily reached via the DLR. The
observatory is an interesting museum, and the Naval museum is worth a
look. The rest of the town is small shops and a pleasant stroll.

Art museums such at the Tate over in the Pimlico district. Pimlico off
the main tourist beat yet still close in. Wander about there for
restaurants and pubs as well.

Westminster Abby. A must if you have never been. Everybody who is
everybody is buried there.