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Tall Buildings - You'll need a head for heights and a taste in cutting-edge architecture as you delve in to the Tall Buildings online exhibition hosted by New York's Museum of Modern Art. The 25 giants were chosen for their technology, engineering and program. There are established skyline busters, such as the Swiss Re 'gherkin' in London and the 421m Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai, plus several proposed buildings, including three suggested World Trade Center replacements. It also includes the 7 South Dearborn tower in Chicago, which had it been built would have been the world's tallest building at 610m. The site is slick, easy to use and packed with interesting information and stunning images.

LANGUAGES

Agan Tavas - Find out more about the Cornish language and West Country way of life.

Anagram Genius - Excellent site for anagrams.

BBC Languages

BSL Dictionary - This is a great interactive learning tool that young children will accept as play.

Cliche Finder - Find the right phrase with this website.

Cockney Rhyming Slang - This site dictionary of cockney rhyming slang is useful for interpreting dialogue on EastEnders, or for posh residents of now hugely expensive, but still quite gritty, East London district who want to fit in.

Dictionary.com - One of the most useful sites on the internet.

Fodor’s

Learn Spanish - Want to learn Spanish? Check out this website where you will find a lot of free stuff for everybody.

Little Czech Primer - A worthy site with a personal approach that manages to give the Czech language a lively context.

Silsden - Get in touch with life in Yorkshire and learn more about local dialect.

Travlang

Zut! - Test yourself during idle hours or, if you are still at school, revise for those exams.

LONDON

ATTRACTIONS

London Eye - London Eye Webcam & About London Eye tourist attraction. More photos here.

London Zoo - Log on to the relevant part of the London Zoo website and, depending on your budget, you will soon be the proud adoptive mummy or daddy of your favourite beastie, be it the smallest starfish or a Sumatran tiger.

South Bank Walks - Explore the architecture and history along London’s River Thames with Walk This Way, a series of five walking guides. See the Thames from a new perspective. As you take in familiar landmarks, uncover hidden mementoes from the past and enjoy striking views of South Bank, Borough, Bankside, Covent Garden and Soho.

RESTAURANT GUIDES / REVIEWS / BOOKINGS

Book 2 Eat

Dine Online

Simply Food

HOTEL GUIDES / BOOKINGS

Hotel Booking

Hotel UK

MUSEUMS

The London Transport Museum

OTHER

London Tube Walklines - For some journeys it's really not worth getting on the tube: it takes a long time, and costs you money. Sometimes it's quicker and easier to walk.

THEATRES / VENUES

Barbican

National Theatre

Royal Opera

TICKET AGENCIES

First Call - You can check dates and venues for theatre and the arts in general, as well as concerts and sporting events.

London Shows - You can view instantly a list of all the top London shows.

London Theatre Bookings - You can choose the type of theatre show you are interested in.