Meeting the Heroes and Villains of the City's History: The greats and not-so-greats of English history show their faces at the National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin's Place, WC2 (tel. 020/7306-0055; www.npg.org.uk), often "warts and all." The gang's all here, from Dr. (Samuel) Johnson to Princess Diana, and even a Holbein cartoon of Henry VIII.
Taking a Tour of Royal London: From palaces and parks to the royal art collections, much of London's history, geography, and culture has been shaped by centuries of aristocratic rule. You can see the best of it in a day -- including the Queen's favorite grocer, Fortnum & Mason -- if you plot your itinerary carefully. Come during July or August and you can also view inside Buckingham Palace (tel. 020/7766-
Taking a Tour of Royal London: From palaces and parks to the royal art collections, much of London's history, geography, and culture has been shaped by centuries of aristocratic rule. You can see the best of it in a day -- including the Queen's favorite grocer, Fortnum & Mason -- if you plot your itinerary carefully. Come during July or August and you can also view inside Buckingham Palace (tel. 020/7766-
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