About London, England:
London is the largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, serving as the nation’s political, economic, and cultural center. While universally recognized as the capital, its actual constitutional status and the way the country is governed have several nuances, since neither England nor the United Kingdom has a single, officially codified “capital” law. London’s status is instead a matter of historical convention and the physical location of the national government.
Catholic places of interest in London, England:
Although it is decidedly Protestant since the Reformation, London has a rich Catholic history. Here are a few of the more notable Catholic places of interest in London.
Corpus Christi Church, Maiden Lane: known as the “actors church”.
Farm Street Church (Church of the Immacuate Conception): Historic Jesuit Church in Mayfair.
Saint Etheldreda’s Roman Catholic Church: One of London’s oldest churches, contains relics of Saint Etheldreda.
Westminster Abbey: Constructed by King Henry III, but no longer Catholic, it is a significant example of Gothic architecture and worth a visit.
Westminster Cathedral (formally The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Most Precious Blood): the largest Catholic church in England and Wales
Traveling to London, England:
By air: London has two main airports; Heathrow (LHR) serves most international flights, while Gatwick (LGW) primarily serves flights within the U.K. and Europe, but also some international flights.
By sea: London is a cruise destination for many international cruise lines, with the main port being the London International Cruise Terminal in Tilbury, a deep-water facility located on the River Thames, about 25 miles (40 Km) from the city center. Cruises from the U.S. primarily originate from New York City and Fort Lauderdale/Miami. These Atlantic crossings typically take 7 to 14 days, arriving at the port of Southampton, which is the main gateway for travel to London.
By train: London is served not only by trains within England and the United Kingdom, but also through connections with “The Chunnel”, which connects England to the European continent. There are several train stations in London….visit our page on the train stations in London, England.