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Friday 2 July 2021

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One thing is for sure, whether you're on your first visit or your 100th, there's always more to discover in London.
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First time London: top tips for your visit to the Big Smoke

 
London has no shortage of must-see sights and the House of Parliament are near the top of many visitors' lists © Mirek Osmera / 500px
 

Poppies in east London

Stellar Fish & Chips

Poppie's of Spitalfields

This glorious recreation of a 1950s East End chippy comes complete with wait-staff in pinnies and hairnets, and Blitz memorabilia. As well as the usual fishy suspects, it does old-time London staples – jellied eels and mushy peas – plus kid-pleasing, sweet-tooth desserts (sticky toffee pudding or apple pie with ice cream), and there's a wine list.

 

Travelers Tip: Takeaway is a lot cheaper (£7 to £9)

 
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