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The essential guide to visiting London
Fast Facts Founded: AD43 Population: 8.8 million Time zone: UTC Airports: Heathrow, which operates an express train to Paddington Station and sits on two major Tube lines. Gatwick Airport operates an express train into Victoria Station. Smaller airports …