Theme: London

1. Age Concern (12 links).
   Age Concern federation members in London.
2. Boroughs (7 links).
   Websites about, or set in, specific boroughs.
3. History (5 links).
   Websites about London's past.
4. Transport (6 links).
   Maps, services, campaigns.

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1. BBC : London.
   

   http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/
   News, TV, events, sport, walks, photo galleries.
2. BBC : London : Video Nation.
   

   http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/videonation/
   Short video stories by Londoners.
3. BBC : London Voices.
   

   http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/voices2005/
   Sound required!
4. Craigslist London.
   

   http://london.craigslist.org/
   "Provides local classifieds and forums for jobs, housing, for sale, personals, services, local community, and events".
5. Draft Older People's Strategy.
   

   http://www.london.gov.uk/mayor/strategies/older_people/index.jsp
   "The launch of the draft Older People's Strategy marks the beginning of a three month consultation period that ends on 8 February 2006. The Mayor has prioritised four key areas for action. He will:
   * Challenge negative perceptions of older people and fully recognise the contribution they make to London.
   * Take action to reduce pensioner poverty in London.
   * Promote high quality social care.
   * Support those valuable discretionary services which can make so much difference to older people's lives."
   The full document can be downloaded (in PDF and RTF formats) from this link.
6. Flickr : Guess Where London?.
   

   http://www.flickr.com/groups/guesswherelondon/
   "Post your London photos, and others can guess where".
7. Freecycle London.
   

   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freecyclelondon/
   This is a way of recycling stuff you don't want -- by finding somebody else in London who does want it. Or if there is something you need yourself, you might pick it up here. You have to sign up with an email address, and be prepared to handle (and delete) a large volume of email, but if you have an Yahoo account, you can read all the posts online. Join up by sending a blank email to freecyclelondon-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
   There is also a Hackney-only freecycle group which refuses membership to anyone who does not have a Yahoo account (so we can't evaluate them).
8. Government Office for London.
   

   http://www.gos.gov.uk/gol/
   "A guide to the various bodies that govern London, and to the organisations involved in delivering services to its citizens. Under each category it shows the relevant bodies and explains what they do and how they relate to each other."
9. Government Office for London.
   

   http://www.gos.gov.uk/gol/
   "A guide to the various bodies that govern London, and to the organisations involved in delivering services to its citizens. Under each category it shows the relevant bodies and explains what they do and how they relate to each other."
10. Ideal Homes: Suburbia in Focus.
    

    http://www.ideal-homes.org.uk/
    "The history of the South East suburbs of London in words and pictures."
11. London 2012.
    

    http://www.london2012.com/
    Official site of the 2012 Olympic Games bid.
12. London City Guide.
    

    http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/london/
    24-Hour Museum Guide.
13. London Connects: e-Government in London.
    

    http://www.londonconnects.gov.uk/e-government_in_london.cfm
    A London-wide agency bringing together local, regional, and central government to support the delivery of the e-government agenda across the capital. Partners include the Greater London Authority, the Association of London Government, and London Boroughs; together with other cross-London service providers and agencies, including Health agencies, London Development Agency, Transport for London, London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority, Metropolitan Police Service, London Grid for Learning, London Libraries Development Agency, and the London Voluntary Services Council.
14. London Councils.
    

    http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/
    "London Councils fights for more resources for London and for a fair deal for London's 33 councils. While lobbying forms a major part of our work, we also develop policy in many key areas, and run a range of services designed to make life better for Londoners."
15. London Footprints.
    

    http://www.london-footprints.co.uk/
    Exploring London on foot.
16. London Older People's Strategies Group.
    

    http://www.lopsg.org.uk/
    "The London Older People's Strategies Group (LOPSG) is an umbrella forum with members representing over 200 older people's organisations across the capital. We were set up in 2000 to engage with Mayor Ken Livingstone on issues affecting the lives of London's older people, and are recognised as his principal forum for consultation with older Londoners."
17. Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority.
    

    http://www.london.gov.uk/
    Official website.
18. National Statistics Online - Focus on London.
    

    http://www.statistics.gov.uk/focuson/london/
    "A statistical digest bringing together a wide range of demographic, social, industrial and economic statistics to provide a comprehensive view of London. It is the product of a unique collaboration between the Office for National Statistics, the Government Office for London, the Greater London Authority and the London Development Agency. There are 12 chapters each focusing on a different aspect of London with key facts and figures: the overview, population, environment, housing, economy, labour market, education and training, living in London, tourism and leisure, travel and communications, public services and London government."
19. Older People in London - facts and figures.
    

    http://www.london.gov.uk/mayor/older_people/docs/older_people_key_facts.pdf
    Key facts about older people in London (November 2002). Sections are: population, housing, activity, incomes, transport and travel, health, crime, key facts by borough.
    NB: this is a 279 kb PDF download.
20. Open Directory : London.
    

    http://dmoz.org/Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/England/London/
    Web directory for Greater London.
21. Open House London.
    

    http://www.londonopenhouse.org/
    "Have you ever wondered about the hidden interiors of the buildings you pass every day? Every September the annual Open House London event takes place and this year the dates are 17th and 18th September 2005. Over 500 buildings are opening their doors to everyone and turning the capital into a living architectural exhibition."
22. Postcodes Project.
    

    http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/postcodes/
    "The Museum of London holds a wide range of objects from across the city. To highlight some of their fascinating local stories we have selected a single object for each London postcode area. You can add to the richness of the site by submitting your own local stories."
23. Storymaker.
    

    http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/london/storymaker.html?ixsid=eUp4kS4TsWO
    "We are looking for groups and individuals to send us trails, histories and features that represent different aspects of the heritage of London. Everyone from individuals to school and community groups is welcome to use Storymaker."
24. Walk London.
    

    http://www.walklondon.org.uk/
    "Take a walk around London, and see what the Capital has to offer. Landmarks and squares, woodland and parks, canals and rivers, there's lots to explore and some great walks connecting them."
25. Wild London.
    

    http://wildlondon.org.uk/
    Nature conservation charity: "your gateway to the natural wonders of our Capital".
26. Your London.
    

    http://www.yourlondon.gov.uk/
    Official online guide to London's public and community services.

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