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Manchester Greater Than London?

So, it’s official – Manchester is better than London. Or at least, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit, it would appear that this is the case. Indeed, our capital city fails to make even the top 50 of the worlds’ most liveable cities, according to the Economists’ survey.

Manchester, on the other hand, fairs better, coming in at 46th position and was the only British city to make the top 50. London falls short in 51st place. The survey’s measuring criteria included factors such as healthcare, culture, environment and infrastructure; factors which, apparently, are rather poor in our nation’s capital city. The most liveable city was Vancouver, Canada, followed by Vienna, Austria.

So, what inhibits London’s liveability? Is it the packed tubes, trains and buses? Or running the daily gauntlet in order to commute to work? Or is it the sky-high house prices that stymie even the most eager first-time-buyer from purchasing their first grimy studio apartment with a shared bathroom? Well, of course, London is no picnic.

As a Mancunian who has lived there for a number of years, it admittedly takes a little time to adjust. However, not withstanding the city’s shortfalls, London simply has a certain ‘buzz’ about it that is absent from many other cities in the world, including, I would say, both Vancouver and Vienna. London’s huge range of restaurants, bars, museums, art galleries, theatres, music concerts, and exhibitions all add to this “buzz”.

To use Samuel Johnson’s often cited quote: “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.” And as much as we like to moan about the tube, oh how I miss it now I’m back in rainy Manchester, where public transport is, in my opinion, shocking! So, I guess, when it comes to London, you have to take the rough with the smooth.

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Want to Live Somewhere Other Than the United States? London Properties are a Great Opportunity to Move

Have you been tossing a move around in your head? Have you thought about living somewhere other than where you’ve been living?  Do you want a full change of atmosphere?  London Properties would be a great thing for you to check out.

Reasons You Should Move to London

There are numerous reasons for moving to London.  People in financial, political, media, business, and commerce fields heavily concentrate London.  There is a great diversity in events, attractions, and other activities.  Some will move to London because the income is so much higher and London supplements it with a salary packet, which is used to offset the high cost of living.  Another person will move to London because of the fantastic higher education campuses like Imperial College and University College among other colleges and universities.  

Someone may wish to move to London for the great medical care that you receive in hospitals like Royal London Hospital, St. Bartholomew, and Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital.  A person who enjoys a rich culture and history may wish to move to London.  Finally, someone may move to London because of the traditions of the place.  That person could even visit Buckingham Palace and view the changing of the guards. 

Travel Throughout and Away From London

In order to travel to and from London, there are numerous choices. You could take the Tube, which is the oldest underground railway that was built in 1863.  There are still 260 active stations in use.  You could use the train, bus, or motorway.  If you wish to leave the country or want to travel to London then you could use the Airport in London, which is the third busiest airport in the entire world.

Activities and Attractions in London

•    The London Eye – get a panoramic view of the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe

•    The Tower of London – talk to the Beefeaters

•    The O2 Arena – also known as the Millennium Dome, it is the top sports and concert venue

•    The West End – shopping in Oxford Street or Harrods and enjoy the theater as well as take in the entertainment at Covent Garden

•    Parliament – see verbal fisticuffs in the public gallery

•    Buckingham Palace – part of the primary residence of the Queen and has been publicly opened. 

•    The Royal Maritime Museum and Royal Observatory at Greenwich – study Britain’s naval history as well as stand on the line that says zero longitude

•    Double take at the Tate – a place for art lovers

•    Wembley Stadium – football is played in this world famous stadium

•    Lords – sports museum

Events in London

•    New year – Trafalgar Square is where you want to watch fireworks

•    The London Marathon – Largest fundraiser in the world.  It happens annually and is a great sign of endurance.

•    The Boat Race – Every spring, Oxford challenges Cambridge on the Thames.

•    Chelsea Flower Show  – Each May, the Royal Horticultural Society presents a blue ribbon at this event.

•    Wimbledon –During midsummer, you will enjoy eating strawberries with cream while watching a tennis match.

•    The Notting Hill Carnival – Each August you will get a true taste of the Caribbean

•    The Six Nations – Each autumn you will see the Rugby Union at Twickenham

•    The Lord Mayor’s Show- Each November you will experience the very best history, pomp and pageantry

•    The Christmas lights- Each November, Oxford Street is the place to be for the Christmas lights to be turned on.

If you are interested in purchasing London Properties then you need to visit an estate agent.  There are over 800 in London alone.  The main religion of London is the Church of England and the churches allowed are other Protestant denominations, Roman Catholic, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, and Sikh.  The population in London in 2005 was 59,598,000.  The average daily temperature of London is 50°F.

London Properties is something you want to invest in if you ever feel you will be moving to London.  This beautiful city has a lot going on and if you enjoy staying busy or relaxing, there is something for everyone who visits or moves in to this city.

Culture is always changing, and nowhere is that more visible than in cosmopolitan and diverse London

Interior designers should not work to the latest trends or fashions, because the results will end up going out of style too quickly. Instead, interior designers should simply have a good understanding of styles across the ages and incorporate different elements to create magnificent spaces. Culture is always changing, and nowhere is that more visible than in cosmopolitan and diverse London. Interior designers see a true mix of ideas and people in the capital – from native Londoners to Americans to Eastern Europeans. In this context, the work of the interior designer is all about offering the client the maximum in options and expressivity when creating an interior that is both personalised and elegant.

Over the centuries, various styles have evolved and all continue to impact the work of London’s top interior designers today. Let me describe just a few:

ART DECO. This style really came into its own in the 1930s, when automation and new manufacturing techniques led to the ability to create sharp, well-defined edges in household items. Factories were opened in London and across the UK to output products that would ultimately replace the Art Nouveau styles that relied so heavily on shapely waves and light-coloured tones. London Interior Designers today often invoke Art Deco styles to create stunning contemporary designs.

ART NOUVEAU. This ornamental, fluent, wavey design style is considered very nature-orientated and fresh. It arose in London during the reign of Queen Victoria and helped break down the walls between professional artists and professional interior designers. Glass items, especially lamps, were characteristic of the Art Nouveau style – together with soft pastel hues and elegant wallpapers.

BAUHAUS. Another style from the 1930s, Bauhaus interior designers focused on colours like silver and cream. To complement these schemes, London residences started to feature Bauhaus-inspired glass, metal and cement-based objects. Interior designers of this age also used vibrant colours like strawberry, but only for accents.

TUDOR. This is most commonly used today by interior designers who design for London pubs or country residences that feature the characteristic exterior white walls and black wooden cross-supports of the Tudor era. Interior designers working in the Tudor style will commonly rely on oak interiors and window treatments that feature velvets, plush fabrics and semi-precious stones.

In my next article, I will explain how interior designers use accessories.

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