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Dirik Hameed
London is among the most famous cities in the whole world and regularly starts in films and television programs. One main reason that this city is caught on camera is that it contains numerous iconic buildings that can be recognized instantly by international audiences. Many visitors to the city choose to check into a cheap hotel London, as there are plenty of great establishments to choose from in this area of the metropolis. The River Thames is among the most famous landmarks in the city. The river snakes its way through the metropolis and is surrounded by a whole host of instantly recognizable buildings. Just a brief shot of the River Thames is enough to show viewers exactly where the program is being filmed. One of the most recent films that used the River Thames to good effect was Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The start of this film is very stormy and dramatic, as Lord Voldemort and his followers have openly returned. In one of the opening scenes we see people being attacked while crossing the River Thames on the recently constructed bridge. Because buildings such as St Paul's Cathedral can be seen from the River Thames, the setting is often used in films to create drama. The first scene of Sweeney Todd shows the character that is played by Johnny Depp returning home. As his boat makes its way along the river he sees these buildings and his reaction is captured for the audience to see. Although the lines have been blurred somewhat in recent years, there has always been a division of class between the neighborhoods of this city. The West End is the most desirable part and therefore to most expensive. Because it is less desirable, significantly cheaper accommodation can be found in the East End. Some use this to good effect when they contrast the two areas. One film that does this well is the classic dramatization of Oliver! Here, the poor characters live in the East End, while the richer characters have large houses in the West End. Showing panoramic images of the streets clearly tells us a lot about the lives of the characters without having to go into a long and complicated back story narration. Many of the buildings in this metropolis are extremely famous and instantly recognizable. The city skyline is often shown is programs to invoke certain feelings. Simply showing buildings such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and St Paul's Cathedral, ensures that the viewer will instantly be able to identify the city. London makes the perfect setting for period dramas, as many of the older buildings here have been restored to their former glory. Production teams from all over the globe travel to the city in order to film in some of the older areas. Long running television programs such as Jeeves and Wooster have also been filmed in various parts of the metropolis. Traveling around the city is simple, as there are plenty of transportation options available. Riding on the top deck of a red bus is a great way to see the city in style. After a busy day of seeing the sights, visitors will be able to return to their choice of Kings Cross hotel to relax and unwind for a while.
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