The West End of London
The West End
Trafalgar Square is called the heart of London because it connects the political
area of Westminster to the rest of West London. Lord Nelson's column stands in
the center of the beautiful square. Horatio Nelson was a great British
commander who defeated Napoleon in the Battle of Trafalgar but unfortunately
he himself was killed. To the north and west from the Trafalgar Square is the
West End, which is London's main shopping and entertainment area. Most of
London's best residential and commercial areas are in the West End. You can
find there expensive shops, restaurants, hotels, museums and many art galleries.
Great Britain's biggest department store is in Knightsbridge. It was founded in
1834 by Charles Henry Harrod. Harrods is also the world's first building with
an escalator. Today Harrods is an amazing place with over 330 shops, which
includes twenty-six fine eating places, where you can go eat...