One of London's biggest tourist draws is the royalty; what they
are doing, where they are at, and what's going on around them. I am
here during the Queen's Diamond Jubilee (we actually head home the
day that all the official pageantry begins.) What it means though, is
that the city is filling up even more.
As
well, London is gearing up for the 2012 summer Olympic games so there
have already been many delays and re-routings as underground lines
are expanded for the crowds. Everywhere there are signs posted
telling Londoners to be prepared to take alternate routes around the
city as millions of people from all around the world flood the city.
I find it to be an interesting dynamic of the city officials
almost saying to Londoners, “We know you don't necessarily want the
Games here, but they are. So be ready for it.” Regardless, there
will be plenty of grumbles and horn honking as foreigners try to find
the rhythm of the city.
London Film has a section on their website just for filming around
and during the Olympics.
While there might not be another Jubilee anytime soon, and you
might not be in London during the Olympics, there is always something
on. Keep track of bank holidays, usually they correspond with an
influx of admissions to museums and parks as Londoners of all ages
take advantage of their day off of work and school.
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