The Borough Council has been run by the Conservatives since it was formed post 1973 Local…read moreGovernment Act. The building is large and under utilized following cuts in staffing and provision of services. I am giving two stars as I have experienced better especially the services and facilities provided at the new Civic Center in the London Borough of Hounslow.

Strangely this station actually feels a lot like a suburban railway station, particularly one in…read moreSydney. What is odd with regards to this station is that the trains don't actually stop here but rather go out to the regions. In a way it has a lot to do with England's privatised system, but it's a station, and it isn't bad at all.

My staying hotel is near from this station. This station has the line from London Waterloo. In…read moreshort, it's South West Trains. This is a train station network running across the South West covering Reading, Plymouth, Portsmouth and London Waterloo. If you want to go to city center of London, you can ride the line bound for London Waterloo station from this station About other way, a regular bus service runs from Feltham to Heathrow Airport.

Given my choice of airline, I don't often fly out of Terminal 4, but it still has a lot going for…read moreit when I have. Fast security times due to multiple entry points allows you a little pre-flight buffer if you arrive closer to departure. Use some of that saved time to hit up the quick or slow dining options before you depart: The Commission, Star Light, Caviar House for you high-rollers, Prince of Wales for the rest of us, and of course (of course) Pret! Pro tip 1: since they never put flight gates up until 1 hour before, walk down toward gate 14 to hang out in a less-crowded space instead of right beyond security. Also kids will love the play area there, and head up the stairs to the birds eye runway view (everybody loves that--even an elevator). Pro tip 2: T4 by TfL means train transfer (Piccadilly and Elizabeth) unless you get the every-30-min T4 direct. You know I'll return, because if my ticket says T4 what else am I gonna do?

The other cities in Europe have something to learn from London. When you land in a new city, it can…read morebe daunting to try to figure out how to utilize the public transportation. But in London, things are made much easier because you can use your apple pay to tap in and tap out. Easy peasy lemon squeezie! The airport is far from the city center- about an hour ride. So get ready to get comfy!

A tiny library, offering only a most basic selection of mainly fiction, but as it is part of the…read morelarger Reading library system it is easy to order books in from one of the other libraries. More importantly, this is the site of the Reading Toy Library and can be an extremely helpful place for parents to cheaply offer their children a wide selection of toys and children's books.

Southcote must be the best in Reading being a Reading Library user since the early 1940's i have…read moreused several but moving to Soutcote three years ago i found a treasure. The staff are so, so helpful. I go to the regular talks and usualy there are 50, or 60 there for an interesting hour. They help not just me order books but all their clients get the same friendly help. If you go in on a morning when toddlers and mums are there you see the Librarian leading the little ones. I find it Unbelievable that it is being squeesed into the community center. But thank you all you good folk who help us while you still can.

beautiful cemetery…read more the scenery is gorgeous. lots of nature to take in. plenty of people take their daily walks here so it is cool to be one in the routines.

OMG this place is so cool. It was fun to see all the old tombstones and take a break from the…read morebustling streets. Peaceful spot for a walk with my sweetheart.

To my Yelp friend Dean C - Found this great UK brewery. Sorry, but it is kinda far away from the…read moredowntown tourist London area. But it is worth it since it is a "brewery mall." Quality/Quantity - Small simple menu done very well. Including the beer, good beer! My self made flight was good. I was worried that I ordered too many... All my beers were good. Can I suggest adding flights to your menu? Guest beers are also offered, see picture. Kegged wines, wines on tap. Pizza was great, sorry if I offended the "chef" by asking for parmesan cheese. I guess extra parmesan cheese is an Italian thing, not a UK thing...? We ordered the sweet potato, stilton & walnut pizza. Gluten free and vegan options are also available. Atmosphere - Amazing space, huge, indoor/outdoor, two stories, etc. Also outdoor on the river. Lounge area, picnic tables, "pallet" benches, barrel tables, etc. Semi open kitchen, see picture. Good people watching space. You can walk to the other breweries if you want to try more. Plenty of clean bathrooms on both floors. Also thanks for the outside/separate sinks in the upstairs restrooms. Dog friendly. Monthly events. DJ's on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Service - Menus and prices clear and plentiful. Hit and miss, but that's okay because I am drinking good beer and fairly easy going. Cool inclusive culture, see picture. Reservations available for groups of 4 or more. Price - 24 pounds + tip. Owner Comment - FYI, your website link on Yelp does not work for me...? But I can find it via Google.

Popped by here last Sunday and found the industrial environment buzzing. Cavernous space, cool…read moremusic playing (synthie-nu wave stuff) and intriguing pizza selection. I settled on the Kashmiri dal and whilst I was skeptical the bartender assured me it was delicious. And she was spot on although deeming it pizza is a misnomer: it's more of a crispy flatbread. Anyway the flavours were delicious!!! I was really skeptical of how the dal, banana slices and chili flakes would all go together but it was spicy, fragrant and tough to not eat all in one go (got it for takeaway). Really cool space on the canal as well with lots of seating indoors and a bit more limited outdoors. Almost right across from the overground. Plus dog-friendly!!

The City of London is a historical center of its wider metropolis. Established between 47 to 50 CE,…read morethe Romans had founded Londinium, their name for London. Things to see in the City of London include The Garden at 120, Leadenhall Market, and other monuments. Because this area also acts as a financial district, it's interesting how you can walk amid a blend of historical and current architecture. We also had Xi'an cuisine for dinner at Murger Han City. This restaurant currently has high ratings on Google Maps, and I'd heard of it before traveling to London. Our order included handmade cold noodles, spicy pepper and cumin beef biangbiang noodles, and Cantonese milk pudding. While I've only tried biangbiang noodles a few times, the ones I had here were lovely. This is an excellent order to share with two people.

There's so much to do in London!…read more We spent a couple of days here and mostly walked around and took the bus and train station around London. We went to a lovely Tea spot for a Spot of tea. We also walked around the area near Buckingham Palace. We didn't get to go in since we were there during the month after the queens death. But we got to walk around the common grounds, which was really cool!

The Abbey is beautiful. Fortunately we have the ticket reserved 6 weeks ahead. The line to get in…read moreis still long but manageable. The interior is beautiful. There are many famous person burying here. This 10th century church is UNESCO World Heritage. It has so many royal wedding here. It is also bury site for Charles Darwin, George Frideric Handel, Isaac Newton, and more. The visit needs 2.5 hours minimum. The architect is beautiful especially the ceiling. The building has many styles.

My husband and I visited Westminster Abbey when we were in London for a few days about two weeks…read moreago. I'm sure that I visited Westminster Abbey when I was a kid, but I was visit it again as an adult. The church was actually founded in 959, but the building dates back to 1245-1269. The church has been location of the coronation of 40 monarchs and a burial site for 18 monarchs. At least 16 royal weddings have taken place here as well. The abbey is also the burial site of more than 3,300 people: monarchs, prime ministers, poets, actors, scientists... The church's Gothic architecture is incredible. I don't even know how many pictures I took of the stained glass, the ceilings, the facade, the flying buttresses.... Hundreds?! I will say that Westminster Abbey was the most crowded attraction we visited during our time in London. It's no surprise. Westminster Abbey is an incredible historic site - who wouldn't want to see it on a visit to London?! But it was packed. We grabbed our audio guide and then just stayed patient as we got stuck in traffic jam after traffic jam in the abbey. I can't imagine that Westminster Abbey isn't on everyone's itinerary for a first trip to London. It should be!

Visiting the iconic Tower Bridge in London was one of those experiences that truly lives up to the…read morehype. Standing beside the River Thames, the bridge is even more impressive in person, with its grand towers and intricate details that instantly make you feel connected to London's history. Walking across it offers beautiful views of the city--on one side, the modern skyline with skyscrapers, and on the other, classic landmarks that remind you how timeless London really is. The atmosphere around Tower Bridge is lively but not overwhelming, making it a great spot to pause, take photos, and simply take it all in. Watching boats pass beneath the bridge adds to the charm

There are a lot of beautiful bridge pictures on this London Bridge Yelp page, and all of them are…read moreof the Tower Bridge, which you can indeed see from the London Bridge. The actual London Bridge has "fallen" and been rebuilt a number of times over its history, and the current incarnation is a generic concrete and steel box girder bridge built in the 1970s. It's still a good viewpoint of the Thames and Tower Bridge, and it serves its function as a central bridge of London. There isn't otherwise much to visit, but that's okay. If you were looking for Tower Bridge, it's a short, pleasant walk away.