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1) From aspiring art buff to art world connoisseur: London's galleries cater to all
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
London's galleries showcase art from as early as AD1500 with a variety of styles and tastes to cater for everyone. Whether you have a couple of days or a week to explore London's fair city, a visit to some of London's galleries will fulfil your artistic curiosities.
As a starting point for your London gallery experience, visit The National Portrait Gallery on St Martin's Place. Taking time to wander past the multitude of portraits in this gallery will allow you to get acquainted...
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2) Home is where the art is: London as a city of culture
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Travel and Leisure
If asked to think of something associated with London, most people would probably say Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, London Bridge or Westminster Abbey. In fact, London probably has more than its fair share of iconic images. But this only helps to demonstrate the depth of history and culture associated with the UK capital, and is why it is frequently rated as one of the top few city-destinations in the world.
But as culturally and historically significant as these tourist-friendly...
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3) The South Bank: London's cultural heartland
Author:
Paul McIndoe
Category:
Travel and Leisure
London's labyrinthine streets and crowded town squares have often made it hard for travellers to navigate their way through the capital's must-see sights. And, as London is one of Europe's centres of art and culture, it can be a difficult task to accommodate the city's wealth of museums, galleries and historical landmarks in a single trip. But if you've only got a few days in London and you'd like to see some of the best it has to offer, there's one simple answer: the South Bank....
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