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unique blend 'of tra-
dition and modernity
gives London its
special appeal, in every
season. There are the
historical sites and palaces,
and there is the great
metropolis, with its com-
merce, shops and vibrant arts
scene. Yet London is still a
place where life seems sur-
prisingly civilized and
unhurried.
For Jewish travelers, Lon-
don has many places of in-
terest and a good variety of
kosher facilities.
First-time visitors to Lon-
don would do well to join one,
or more, guided tours to get
an overview of the city's high-
lights. There are morning,
afternoon, and all-day tours,
as well as cruises along the
Thames.
Evan Evans Tours has a
half-day, combination
coach/cruise tour of London
that covers the city's most
famous sights. They also
feature a London highlights
tour with recorded commen-
tary in Hebrew, and their
brochure outlines this par-
ticular tour in the Hebrew
language.
There are many sights of
Jewish interest in London.
Jews were present in England
from the time of William the
Conqueror (1066-1089). The
period of the crusades led to
their expulsion in 1290. They
returned in 1656, after Oliver
Cromwell approved their peti-
tion to be readmitted to
England. Today Britain's
Jewish population is over
300,000.
London's Bevis Marks
Synagogue is Great Britain's
oldest synagogue. Designed
in the style of Christopher
Wren, in the 17th century, the
synagogue contains a mag-
nificent wooden ark and
seven many-branched candel-
abra, which are still lit by
candles.
The synagogue's 10 huge
candlesticks were a gift of the
Spanish-Portuguese Syna-
gogue in Amsterdam. Ser-
vices at Bevis Marks are held
on Mondays, Thursdays and
Saturdays. On Wednesdays
there is a shiur (lbrah class),
with kosher lunch, from 12:30
p.m.
Another synagogue of in-
terest to the tourist is Lon-
don's Central Synagogue
(New Cavendish and Great
Portland Sts.). It is famous for
its 24 magnificent stained-

glass windows, each eight feet
high. They were created by
the same artist who did the
windows at Jerusalem's Great
Synagogue — David Hillman.
London's Jewish Museum,
with its many interesting ob- •
jects and portraits, is open-
Sunday morning, and Tues-
day through Thursday 10
a.m.-4 p.m.
The Freud Museum, at 20
Maresfield Gardens, was the
home of Sigmund Freud, after
he fled Vienna, until his
death in 1939. It displays the
objects he treasured and
rescued from Vienna, and his
study, which has been pre-
served intact. The museum
was opened in 1986.
Among the city's most
famous landmarks is the
Tower of London, with its
history of British royalty. The
presence of royalty is felt
throughout the city, which is

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London is still a
place where life
seems surprisingly
civilized and
unhurried.

dominated by Buckingham
Palace, the home of the
Queen. The Queen's Gallery
and the Royal Mews, both -461
part of the Palace, are open to
-the public. , The former
features exhibits of items
from the Royal Collection; the
latter has the royal carriages
and horses on view.
London, as the capital of e-4
the British Commonwealth,
offers visitors a chance to see
democracy in action in the
Houses of Parliament. Both
the House of Lords and the
House of Commons have a
Strangers' Gallery for visitors
and are open to the public
when Parliament is in
session.
One of the most convenient
and elegant locations from
which to explore London is
the Churchill Hotel. Over-
looking Portman Square, this 4*
quiet retreat, in the heart of
the city, is a perennial
favorite with business
travelers and tourists alike. It
is a short walk from the Mar-
ble Arch Synagogue, Oxford
Street, and numerous oti
attractions.
Renovations costing over
$50 million have given the
Churchill a new dining room,
cum art gallery, and a bar
which recalls the classic
gentleman's club. The hotel's Owl
executive chef is the talented,
award-winning Israeli-born