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London is made up of what many call "villages", real estate varies considerably between areas.

Brixton - Afro-Caribbean community. Now frequented by the trendy, more affluent types with loads of cool bars and happening clubs.

Camden - Crowded streets spill over with shoppers and people watchers. Camden Market being the central point for visitors.

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Chelsea & Fulham - Chic boutiques, expensive restaurants. Albert Bridge worth a look at night when illuminated.

Covent Garden - Open-air party atmosphere still pervades in the Piazza. The former fruit and vegetable market has evolved in its 18th century iron and glass structures and now mostly houses fashion boutiques. The Royal Opera House and the Theatre land are close by.

Docklands & Wapping - Heavily bombed during the War with massive real estate development in the 80's. Canary Wharf Tower now dominates the skyline. The Tower of London, once a sixteenth century prison, where some of Henry VIII's wives were beheaded along with Tower Bridge is a popular visitor spot.

Ealing - Benedictine Abbey, a large Polish community and the famous Ealing Studios where the Goons and Hitchcock produced their magic..

Greenwich - Home to the National Maritime Museum, Thames Flood Barrier and The Millennium Dome.

Hampstead & Highgate - Steeped in literary history: home of poets, playwrights and actors of past and present marked by endless blue plaques. Hampstead Heath is a welcome escape from the busy streets.

Hoxton & Shoreditch - Hoxton Square, trendy and with a strong art culture. East London in particular has experienced a property boom, due to its closeness to the City.

Islington - Upper Street has many restaurants and bars. Antiques to be found in Camden Passage.

Kensington & Knightsbridge - The home of Harvey Nichols and Harrods. The Baroque Brompton Oratory is close by.

Leicester Square & Piccadilly - Leicester Square, home to many Cinemas where star-studded film premieres regularly take place. Have tea at the Ritz.

Marylebone - Harley Street, renowned world-wide for its medical consultants and cosmetic surgeons. Baker Street and Madame Tussauds are close by. Visit the famous Regents Park. Also, the beautiful interior of St. James' Church, around the corner in Spanish Place, was restored thanks to John Paul Getty III.

Mayfair - Eighteenth century edifices are resided in by people of fabulous wealth - more Arabs, Americans and East Asians than aristocrats today. First-class shopping can be found down Bond Street with antiques at Sotheby's. The area has many expensive hotels and apartments.

Notting Hill - Best known for being hip and home to the Notting Hill Carnival and Portobello Road Market.

Putney - Riverside pubs, rowing clubs and wealthy stockbrokers.

Richmond - Richmond Park is one of Europe's largest parks and home to deer. 17th century Ham House and Kew Gardens botanical gardens. Boat trips Hampton Court Palace.

Soho & Chinatown - Home to London's Red Light District but also a popular area for overseas food group restaurants.

Southwark & Lambeth - See the London Eye, Globe Theatre, Tate Gallery and the Lambeth Palace.

The City - One Square Mile makes up the city of the city of London. Home to St Pauls, Lloyds Building and the Bank of England.

Westminster - Best known for Whitehall, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament which back on to the Thames.

Wimbledon - Popular residence for commuters, with many residing in Wimbledon's Grid. Famous Wimbledon Common and the Grass Court championships held each year.

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