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Coordinates 51°30'43?N 0°07'22?W? / ?51.51197, -0.1228The area is bounded by High Holborn to the north, Kingsway to the east, the Strand to the south and Charing Cross Road to the west. Covent Garden Piazza is located in the geographical centre of the area and was the site of a flower, fruit and vegetable market from the 1500s until 1974, when the wholesale market relocated to New Covent Garden Market in Nine Elms. Nearby areas include Soho, St James's, Bloomsbury and Holborn. A settlement has existed in the area since the Roman times of Londinium. "Convent Garden" (later becoming Covent Garden as we know it today) was the name given, during the reign of King John (1199–1216), to a 40-acre (16&_160;ha) patch in the county of Middlesex, bordered west and east by what is now St. Martin's Lane and Drury Lane, and north and south by Floral Street and a line drawn from Chandos Place, along Maiden Lane and Exeter Street to the Aldwych.
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1. West is best: it's all happening in London's West End
October 09, 2008
Whilst there may be thousands of cities dotted around the world, only a select few can claim to be a proper metropolis of global significance. With known settlements spanning almost two thousand years, London has evolved into a well known and popular metropolis; since becoming one of the world’s leading business, financial and cultural centres. Moreover, the UK capital is also top of the tourism class too, receiving more international visitors than any other city in the world in 2006, with an estimated15 million or so visitors arriving in the city each year to discover the wonders the ci... (read more)
Author: Isla Campbell
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2. The Exclusive Haunts of London's Elite
August 05, 2008
It's not uncommon to see famous faces walking through the streets of London, with the city long being a hot bed of celebrity sightings and activity, particularly the exclusive clubs and bars that are scattered across the city. Indeed, many bars in London's more fashionable areas boast an almost exclusively celebrity clientele. Bungalow 8 for example, located in the Covent Garden area of London, is a regular haunt of many famous people. The brainchild of popular New York hostess Amy Sacco, Bungalow 8 is a fashionable, subterranean with regular guests including Kelly Osbourne, Kate Moss, D... (read more)
Author: Matthew Pressman
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3. A World Stage: The history of the Royal Opera House
February 21, 2008
The Royal Opera House is the third theatre on the Covent Garden site. In 1728 an actor/manager by the name of John Rich commissioned “The Beggars Opera” from John Gay, a poet and dramatist. The success of this production helped provide the capital for the first Theatre Royal to be built and on the 7th December 1732, it had its opening night. The theatre was primarily a playhouse for the first hundred years or so, with King Charles II granting John Rich and the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden, as well as the Drury Lane theatre, almost exclusive rights to present drama in London. Rich also b... (read more)
Author: Paul McIndoe
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4. Discount London Hotels - One of the best Choice for London Travelers
February 10, 2008
London hotels include some of the most famous names in the world - The Ritz, the Savoy and Claridge’s, to name but a few.
At the other end of the scale, there is a truly impressive array of discount London hotels dotted around the city, many of which are in very central locations. Fortunately, even if you are in London hotels rooms that are some distance from the main areas of town such as Soho, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden, the city has excellent public transport links, so you can get a great deal at some great discount London hotels, and still take in everything... (read more)
Author: Anjali Bakshi
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5. Bargain Theatre Breaks to London in 2008
January 28, 2008
The spectre of recession is hanging over the UK economy and if that comes to fruition it will means tough times ahead for most businesses and many individuals, especially those in the entertainment and leisure industry. Normally, when a recession bites luxuries such as trips to the theatre are the first casualties as consumers look to tighten their belts and cut out unnecessary spending. With the doom-mongers predicting that 2008 will be a bad year for the UK economy and 2009 will be even worse, on the face of it entertainment spending looks to worst hit. But, that might not tell the who... (read more)
Author: Andrew Regan
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6. Covent Garden - a shopping and entertainment nirvana
January 25, 2008
Many agree that Covent Garden offers the best shopping experience in London. Whatever you are looking for Covent Garden has it. Whether it be fashion, jewellery, beauty products or that unusual gift, you won’t have to look far in the shops and markets of Covent Garden. The area boasts many shops whose names you would instantly recognise, but equally there are many unique, one-off boutiques found within the famous streets that attract shoppers from all over the globe. But it’s not just the shopping that draws the crowds; a plethora of highly talented street entertainers can be found pe... (read more)
Author: Elisha Burberry
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