London, again.
 

This year London will be my last stop on a holiday to Europe. I have been to London several times and have seen the all the major sights and many off the beaten track destionations.

There are a few things of interest on my upcoming trip that I am considering, but I'd like some comments about these places before I work out my itinerary.

1, Florence Nightingale Museum - I know it's been renovated recently, in fact it was closed on my recent trips. Is a visit worthwhile?
2, Museum of London, have been here before the renovations. Are the exhibits virtually the same as before, or is it like a new museum to visit?
3, Canal Museum.
4, Brixton, is this neighbourhood worth a visit?
5, Overground tram from Wimbeldon to Croydon. Is this just a tram ride in Surbubia? If so, I can do without this.

Any other suggestions in addition to the places mentioned will be appreciated.
Thanks.

Try going to Holland Park too. It is a suburb on the District line, easy to get to. Village life in an up market way.
Then ask a local for the direction to the actual park in Holland Park. It is a gem!!!!!!
Florence Nightingale Museum ...this is now open but I missed it as ran out of time.If you go would like to hear what you thought.
Have you taken in Hampstead Heath? beautiful area and has John Keats house and Museum...quite close to central London.
Also Sherlock Holmes museum and pub is a nice easy visit in the central London. Dr Jonson's house is a museum of interest too.Try the Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese pub for a lovely meal and atmosphere.
I suppose you've been to the Globe and Tate modern area?
just so much to see. I want to go back again!!!!!!!!
Lucky you,
moonrise

1. (Florence Nightingale Museum). Haven't been myself, but this might be of interest:
http://blogginginparis.com/2008/04/2...eum-in-london/

2 (Museum of London) The whole of the lower floor, from the 1800s onwards, has been reorganised, and much content on recent history has been expanded. It's squeezed out quite a lot of older stuff, but the large structures (the Great Fire panorama, the 18th century prison cell, the Victorian street and Selfridges lift) are still there. There is more than can be taken in on one visit, though less on any one topic than one might like:

http://autolycus-london.blogspot.com...rangement.html

3. (Canal Museum) It's a volunteer effort, and it shows. I thought it a bit ho-hum:
http://autolycus-london.blogspot.com...red-books.html

5. (Trams) I wouldn't expect it to be anything other than you describe, but I've only used it for a very short ride in central Croydon, and it was like any other modern European tram.

4) No
5) Yes

Agree with the above - Brixton is not interesting (try Clapham Common/South and the old village - lots of restaurants and pubs/bars and also Abbeyville is nice around there too)

Tram is just a commuter tram of no interest to tourists.

Have you done the Sunday markets (Columbia Road/Brick Lane/ Spitalfields)?

Or Blackheath? Train is from London Bridge and takes maybe 15-20 mins - they have a farmers market by the train station on Sundays and you could have lunch...nice villagey area...

Thanks for the replies.

The Canal Museum, Brixton and tram are definitely out.

Of the suggestions made I have done them all except Columbia Road Market, Abbyeville and Blackheath. I will read about these places.

Or what about Putney pubs along the river?

jamikins, could you please tell me more about Abbyeville, Blackheath and Putney pubs.

Patrick, I am interested in hearing about Columbia Road. I will say I am not a shopper when I travel, not sure if this makes a difference.

COlumbia Road is a flower market http://columbiaroad.info/

Its mainly plants and flowers and there are some nice coffee places. Not the easiest place to get to - I think you need to take a bus.

Abbeville is a couple blocks from Clapham South and is a nice street on a Sat - boutiques, coffee shops, and a nice pub:
http://www.theabbeville.co.uk/home.php (my hubby likes their sunday lunch as well). I would suggest it if you were also going to Clapham.

Blackheath is a nice village a few stops east of London Bridge on the overland train. The parking lot for the train station turns into a farmers market on Sunday mornings with food stuffs etc. Its not huge, but a nice 30 mins to look around. The village itself is quite scenic and we always have brunch at Chapters on the hill. There is also a huge heath where people picnic in nice weather.

Putney is a 'village' in SW London (on District Line). Right along the watersedge are pubs where people hang out on nice weekends. Might be a nice different place for lunch?

Oh wanted to add - these places are mostly filled with locals, not many tourists (in general)

Thank you jamikins for the extra information.

No problem!

Not sure if you went to the John Soane(not sure on spelling) museum before but it is free and it is a really eclectic place. He was the architect who built the Bank of England but he amassed a tremendous personal collection of paintings and sculptures. You have to see it to believe it. It is located in Lincoln Inn Fields not too far from the British Museum.

jamikins,
we'd love a farmers market -- maybe that would be a good place for us to meet in late September. We'd be traveling by tube so couldn't do tons of shopping but would definitely do some. What do you think?

NO trip to London is complete for me if I don't go to Borough Market, preferably on a Friday.

Fulham Place is an easy bus ride from London, I think the 74 or 47. It includes nice walks along the Thames , nice garden and park , and watching boating on the Thames.

Have you been to the Museum at Docklands? It is aboutriver life along the Thames and has some very interesting exhibits

Barnes is a very nice village with an excellent farmers' market on Saturday.
There are one or two pubs selling good food.
It's the site of the London Wetlands Centre, if you are interested in wildlife.

Good post for me.
I am in the same boat.
Thanks for the info.
BTW, I really liked the Museum of London.