Gents--
I was able to manage two nights in London on my way back to the USA in April. Looks like I'll be there April 12-14, staying on piccadilly. Finally! haven't been in london since i was a kid.
Suggestions on how to spend my time there?
Thanks!
2 nights in London; April 2007
What-ho,
Other than the more well known museums and galleries I can highly recommend the Wallace Collection on Manchester Square, perhaps fifteen minutes walk from Picadilly:
http://www.wallacecollection.org/
One would also think that perhaps dinner at Wiltons on Jermyn Streetwould be de rigeur, preceeded perhaps by a trip to Davidoff for a post prandial cigar.
My best wishes for a smashing time,
Marden
Other than the more well known museums and galleries I can highly recommend the Wallace Collection on Manchester Square, perhaps fifteen minutes walk from Picadilly:
http://www.wallacecollection.org/
One would also think that perhaps dinner at Wiltons on Jermyn Streetwould be de rigeur, preceeded perhaps by a trip to Davidoff for a post prandial cigar.
My best wishes for a smashing time,
Marden
Dinner: Wolseley. On Picadilly right smack in the middle
of St James's and equidistant from the Row, Jermyn St.., Pic. and
Burlington Arcades...
Smashing space.
of St James's and equidistant from the Row, Jermyn St.., Pic. and
Burlington Arcades...
Smashing space.
ok, looks like my list of things to do is just about complete:
London 2007
Tate Museum of Modern Art
The Wallace Collection Hertford House Manchester Square
Edward Green 75 Jermyn Street
Geo Trumper 9 Curzon Street, shave and haircut 10AM
Maharishi streetwear 19 floral street, covant garden
Anderson & Sheppard 32 Old Burlington Street
James Smith Umbrellas 53 New Oxford Street
Waterstones bookstore on Piccadilly
Sautter’s cigars
Connaught hotel, drinks at the bar
The Wolseley (lunch or dinner) 160 Piccadilly
London 2007
Tate Museum of Modern Art
The Wallace Collection Hertford House Manchester Square
Edward Green 75 Jermyn Street
Geo Trumper 9 Curzon Street, shave and haircut 10AM
Maharishi streetwear 19 floral street, covant garden
Anderson & Sheppard 32 Old Burlington Street
James Smith Umbrellas 53 New Oxford Street
Waterstones bookstore on Piccadilly
Sautter’s cigars
Connaught hotel, drinks at the bar
The Wolseley (lunch or dinner) 160 Piccadilly
Fabulous choices,
Do stop in at Budd in Picc. arcade. Chatting up
Mr. Rowley is a treat I look forward to during my
annual visit to London. He (along with Manton) is the
last word on formalwear and has an un-matched wit.
I'm rooting for the USD v. the GBP for your time there!
Cheers,
SC
Do stop in at Budd in Picc. arcade. Chatting up
Mr. Rowley is a treat I look forward to during my
annual visit to London. He (along with Manton) is the
last word on formalwear and has an un-matched wit.
I'm rooting for the USD v. the GBP for your time there!
Cheers,
SC
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If you are visiting museums Tate Modern should be way down your list! Inside it is a nasty building with shockingly little to look at.
The National Gallery and British Museum must come first, each being arguably the most comprehensive and most representative collection of its type in the world. Try the Courtauld Galleries too, just a short walk from the National Gallery.
For a future visit when you may have time to venture to the suburbs seek out the Dulwich Picture Gallery and Kenwood House, each with notable masterpieces.
The National Gallery and British Museum must come first, each being arguably the most comprehensive and most representative collection of its type in the world. Try the Courtauld Galleries too, just a short walk from the National Gallery.
For a future visit when you may have time to venture to the suburbs seek out the Dulwich Picture Gallery and Kenwood House, each with notable masterpieces.
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