HIDDEN PLACES IN LONDON - a collection of more unusual things to see and do.	FIND THEM, ENJOY THEM
Celia Birtwell, W2	Printed fabrics with that personal touch
Westminster School Tour, SW1	Find out about its history, old and new
The Chelsea Physic Garden, SW3	Famous for herbs and plants since 1673
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Temple, NW10	A touch of India in London
Sir John Soane's Museum, WC2...click for more	Fascinating packed museum in a London terrace house
Angela Flanders Aromatics, E2	Hand made perfume on Sunday only
London Zoo, NW1	See the animals, take in the architecture
Kensington Roof Gardens, W8	A garden on a Department Store !
Eltham Palace, SE9	From Edward IV to the Courtauld residence
Linley Sambourne House, W8	A view into the middle class life of 19th century London
Pollock's Toy Museum, W1	Old toys and today's presents.
Walthamstow Market Walk, E17	The longest street market in Britain(over 1 mile)
Arsenal Football Club Tour, N5	The history and stadium of one of London's most successful football clubs.
Leighton House , W14	Containing highly decorative art and architecture.
Granada Cinema/Gala Club ,SW17	For the most glamorous bingo nights in Britain.
The Fan Museum ,SE10	Traces the history of this social/political accessory.FAN-tastic.
John Sandoe Books, SW3	Independent and traditional booksellers, with art books a speciality.
Geffrye Museum, E2	Reflecting different London art styles in each room.
Smith's Snuff Shop, WC2	For snuff and stuff.
Maida Vale Pub Crawl, W9	Home to the best collection of original Victorian pubs in London.
Kyoto Garden, Holland Park, W8	Tranquility, symbolism - and white peacocks.
Horniman Museum, SE23	Stuffed animals and world paraphenalia.
Museum of Artillery, SE18	Unique museum design by Nash.
Gilbert Collection, Somerset House, WC2	Containing the most distinguished gold, silver and mosaic artifacts/just opened May 2000.
Downbeat/What the Butler Wore, SE1	Recent musical styles and vintage fancy dress for those '70s nights!
Ray Harris, W2	Specialises in custom-made designer clothing and accessories.
Mudchute City Farm, E14	35 acres of farmland - perfect for the kids(don't forget the llamas)
College Garden, Westminster Abbey, SW1	Only open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but with remarkable views.
Greenwich, SE10	There's much more to this London suburb apart from the Dome...
St Bartholomew-the-Great, EC1	Only Norman church to survive the 1666 Great Fire.
Foundation of Chinese Art, WC1	Originally given to London University in 1950.
Tobias and the Angel, SW13	Specialised houseware shop.
Clerkenwell Walk, WC1	Diverse ethnic London suburb with various architectural styles.
Tibetan Peace Garden, SE1	Harmonious and peaceful garden with a Tibetan Buddist design.
Spring Gardens, SE1	For balloon trips around London- a good alternative to the Eye.
Peter Jones, Sloane Square, SW1	Great example of 1920s-1930s architecture.
Age Exchange Centre, SE10	A reminder of the past for old and young alike.
Radio Days, SE1	Everything associated with the wireless era.
North Greenwich Underground Station, SE10	The gateway to the Millennium Dome and the largest underground station in Europe.
Old Operating Theatre, SE1	Without antiseptic and drugs, a chance to see how surgery was carried out.
R Garcia and Sons, W11	Large Spanish delicatessen and general store.
Coster Diamonds Tour, W1	Learn and see how the most valuable jewellery in the world is made.
Chiswick House, W4	Essential 18th Century architecture and gardens.
Dulwich Picture Gallery, SE21	Houses pictures by famous Dutch painters.

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