Nigel Doran |
Aug 16th, 1999 08:31 PM |
It's going to be busy! There will be crowds galore, so my recommendation would be do something suitable to a pedestrian as transport, both public and private, will be at a premium. <BR>The Dome would be a good idea, but you won't get in unless you are one of the great and the good (Prime Minister, Monarch etc.) or unless you win one of the 'Willy Wonka' style tickets set aside for the general public. <BR>There are going to be spectacular fireworks, according to the planners, and there will be barges of fire travelling down the River Thames. I would suggest getting in contact with the British Tourist Authority (do a search for 'visit Britain') for more information. <BR>Most people I know are working so as to get extra cash and lots of days of with which to go on a January 2nd holiday or are planning meals/drinks with families and friends. Celebrating N Y E in London is often fun, but often expensive and a little frustrating when it comes to getting transport home, so multiply that by several times to get a feel of what Dec. 31st 1999 might be like. <BR>Some brewers have decided to keep their pubs closed, unsure that they'll be able to secure the services of their workers. <BR>I don't want to be a party pooper, but just bear these things in mind when thinking about what you will do in a city of 10 million + on what's probably the most hyped day of our history so far. <BR>Be sure to tune into our T V and radio. The B B C is planning a 24 hour worldwide spectacular, chasing New Year's Day across the world with tons of outside broadcasts etc.
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