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| Expatriate information network serving
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| Expatriate information network centre
serving Shell employees and families in London. Address: LINC, Shell Centre, Room 1273 (12th Floor), York Road, London SE1 7NA Tel: +44 (0)171 934 4005/2114 (office) Fax: +44 (0)171 934 6836 E-mail: [email protected] |
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| FOCUS Information Services A non-profit membership organisation in London run by and for expatriates of all nationalities, providing a variety of services, publications and programmes on living and working in UK and elsewhere. Tel: +44 (0)171 937 0050 Fax: +44 (0)171 937 9482 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://members.aol.com/FOCUSIS |
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| "How to survive in Style" | ||||||
| Information and addresses for newcomers moving to England about life in and outside London, by C. Gelderman (of Holland's "Inside Information" fame). | ||||||
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| Going to Britain | Plentiful information and
useful advice about relocating to the UK, including
importing goods and animals, applying for work permits
and provision of health care. Designed for US nationals
but useful for anyone moving to Britain. http://britain.nyc.ny.us/bis/fsheets/refleaf.htm |
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| UK Maps Online | Looking for a postcode area in Aberdeen,
a village near Lowestoft or a street in London? This
fast-loading interactive atlas of Great Britain provides
detailed colour maps of the neighbourhood and links with
hotels, pubs and restaurants in the area. http://www.multimap.com |
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| The UK Guide | A growing site, which
includes interactive maps of the UK and Ireland, plus
sections on London, Travel, Education, and Weather. http://www.uktravel.com |
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| A2B Travel | Great UK travel resource from Emap
Online. You can check on the arrival of a fixed-wing
flight from Sumburgh to Aberdeen or the Cityhopper from
Amsterdam by clicking on Flight Arrivals, using the live
BAA airport link. Plenty of useful travel updates and
booking facilities. http://www.A2bTravel.com |
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| UK Directory | Vast collection of
UK-related websites, listed by subject and searchable. http://www.ukdirectory.com |
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| The Knowhere Guide to the UK | Alternative information from
a different perspective on many towns from Aberdeen to
Weymouth. http://www.knowhere.co.uk/frames.html |
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| UK Online | Easy access to what's
happening in the UK - contains news about weather,
business, politics, travel, sport, money, hobbies and
lifestyle http://www.ukonline.co.uk/UKOnline/News/contents.html |
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| Country Walks Website | Details and maps of 1000
walks and areas of open access managed under
environmental schemes, searchable by historical, wildlife
or plant interest in regions or counties throughout
England. http://www.countrywalks.org.uk |
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| British Tourist Authority | In this sizeable website
there is all you need to know in order to make the most
of Britain's leisure potential. Includes the Britain for
Walkers pages to help you to choose walking routes that
cater to your needs, complete with maps and detailed
descriptions. http://www.visitbritain.com/ |
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| Information Britain -Heritage Website | Useful for all wanting to visit Britain
in a tourist capacity. http://www.information-britain.co.uk |
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| Local Links | Links for individual
counties in England, Scotland and Wales providing those
new to the area with useful information about the
locality, schools and other facilities. http://www.ukpg.co.uk/local/lcounty.html |
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| UK yellow pages | Let your fingers do the
walking .... electronically speaking. Useful business
directory, searchable by category or location. http://www.yell.co.uk |
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| UK Hotel & Guest House
Directory |
Smooth Hounds data base listing
thousands of accomodation nationwide. Listed by area,
bookings by phone or email. http://www.smoothhound.co.uk/shs.html |
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| Time Out | The famous city guide and
arts/events listings for the capitals of Europe, and
other cities around the world. Free registration. http://www.timeout.co.uk |
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| Scotland Online | Guide to Scotland, including
tourist information, cultural events, news, weather and
sport. http://www.scotland.net/ |
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| Feed | Electronic magazine from
Scotland Online - introduction to music, television and
film all happening north of the border. http://www.feed.co.uk/ |
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| Scottish Tourist Board | Discover Scotland! This tourist board site gives
information by region and city. Accomodation information
available through "search and links" http://ww.holiday.scotland.net/guide/guide.htm To go directly to the Aberdeen listing: http://www.holiday.scotland.net/guide/grampian/t_acity.htm |
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| Scottish Highlands Explorer | Detailed regional maps and tourist information,
culture and heritage news and a links page with current
and future events. http://www.cali.co.uk/HIGHEXP/ |
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| Network Wales | Discover what makes Wales
tick. Information on Welsh education, sport, arts and
culture, society, current affairs and tourism, including
a search facility. http://www.network.wales.org.uk |
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| Rural Wales | A lovingly crafted site covering walks,
markets and local history, and if you have the
recommended plug-in you can treat yourself to panoramic
360-degree views of Wales' finest towns. http://www.ruralwales.com/ |
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| The Northern Ireland Site | General Information about Northern Ireland, including
travel, politics and business. http://www.thenisite.com/ |
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| Rail Travel UK | Link to rail-related sites
from Infoseek, including rail timetables from Railtrack,
information on picturesque routes and tips on how to
complain if you are a harrassed commuter. http://uk.infoseek.com/infosk/owa/pkg_ search.p_cat_search?in_cat_id=561 |
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| Europe by Eurail and Eurostar | Detailed information about
travel via the Channel Tunnel from London to Paris or
Brussels. Includes details of European and UK rail passes
(prices in dollars), trip planning (free programs), and
maps. http://www.eurail.com |
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| Parent Power Guides | 1996 and 1997 guides to
"Good State Schools", "Good Independent
Schools" and "Good Primary Schools" from
the Sunday Times, plus tips for choosing schools. http://www.sunday-times.co.uk/news/pages/infotimes/ parent_power/parent-power.html?000999 / |
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| State Education in the UK | Information for parents
about education in the public sector. http://www.open.gov.uk/dfee/dfeehome.htm The1997 performance tables for secondary schools are listed by Local Education Authority (LEA) area at http://www.dfee.gov.uk/performance/schools_97.htm |
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| Independent Schools Information Service (ISIS) | Comprehensive guide to
independent education, with details of more than 1300
schools. http://www.isis.org.uk |
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| International School of Aberdeen | Impressive website of the
International School of Aberdeen, also known as the
American School. Offers the International Baccalaureate
as well as US education. http://www.isa.abdn.sch.uk/ |
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| UK Universities and Higher Education Colleges | Extensive listing of
websites of universities and colleges throughout Great
Britain and Northern Ireland - individual sites include
information on courses, departments, students, societies
and much more (eg. local area information). Collated by
JANET, the UK´s academic and research network. http://www.ja.net/janet-sites/university.html |
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| Student Grants and Loans | UK Department for Employment
and Education (DFEE) "Guide for higher education
students 1997/98". Lots of useful information on
fees, grants, eligibility, loans, allowances and parental
contributions. http://www.open.gov.uk/dfee/loans/loans.htm |
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| English Language Courses in the UK | If you wish to improve your
English, here is a list of accredited courses, listed by
region. http://www.britcoun.org/english/courses/regions.htm |
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| MAFF | For the latest thinking on
anything to do with animals in Britain - including
quarantine and BSE - the Ministry of Agriculture,
Fisheries and Food website has the answers. http://www.maff.gov.uk/ |
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| Tax information from Coopers and Lybrand | Business articles and UK tax
information from Coopers and Lybrand http://www.pwcglobal.com/uk/eng/ins-sol/main/index.html |
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| UK Government Information Service | Access to UK government
departments and publications on the web. http://www.open.gov.uk/index.htm To go directly to information about public services in Scotland: http://www.open.gov.uk/index/fiscot.htm |
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| 10 Downing Street | More than just a tour of the
Prime Minister's official residence, this site gives
information on the work of the British government,
including interactive broadcasts and the chance to
comment on policy. http://www.number-10.gov.uk |
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| "PA" Inside Parliament | The Press Association's
service about what's happening in the British Houses of
Parliament http://www.pa.press.net/westminster/main.html |
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| The British Monarchy | The official website of the
monarchy in Britain. http://www.royal.gov.uk |
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| This is London |
Using a break in your
schedule to take in a London play and restaurant? This
Evening Standard site enables you to book theatre tickets
on-line and then search for a nearby pub or restaurant. A
comprehensive guide to the capital city. http://www.thisisLondon.com/dynamic/index.html |
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| London Links |
Comprehensive list of links to London related
websites...guides, education, entertainment and more http://www.sw15.demon.co.uk/london-links.html |
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| Loot Free Ads Paper |
Try the Hot property link to find out about UK
property, including links to mortages and council tax
information. http://www.loot.com/scripts/lootsite.dll |
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| UK and World News | The latest world-wide news,
background and expert analysis from the BBC, now also
available in Chinese. http://news.bbc.co.uk/ |
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| BBC Online | Discover all that the BBC
has to offer by visiting the BBC website, featuring the
World Service, world-wide news and BBC Education. You can
play interactive games and use the on-line booking
service for free tickets to Television Centre recording
sessions. http://www.bbc.co.uk/home/today/index.shtml |
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| The Aberdeen Online |
A comprehensive starting point to Aberdeen, there are
links to the city council tourist board, education,
social services and the environment. http://www.aberdeen.net.uk/welcome.html |
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| Chester City Council |
Valuable site for anyone relocating to Chester. Find
out about local taxes, benefits, and council services in
the City Council section. Click on "About
Chester" for links to business, heritage/tourist and
travel information http://www.chestercc.gov.uk/home.html |
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| The City of Chester England |
Good starting point to learn about life in Chester -
accomodation, entertainment, restaurants, tourist
attractions. http://www.chester.org/ |
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| Welcome to Chester, UK |
History of the town plus easy to use resource to find
out about attractions and events. Shopping, accomodation,
pubs/clubs etc. http://www.io-ltd.com/chester/index.htm |
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| Cheshire County Council | Information about Education, Social Services and the
environment in Cheshire (including Chester) http://www.u-net.com/cheshire/home.htm |
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| Norfolk County Web | Discover what's going on in Norfolk - weather, travel
and local news http://www.norfolkweb.co.uk/ |
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| Norfolk Online |
Tourist information and forthcoming events in Norfolk http://www.broadland.com/ |
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| South Norfolk County Council | Information about local services, tourism, leisure,
business and local council. http://www.south-norfolk.gov.uk/ |
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| Eastern Counties Network | East Anglian headlines, archives, sports, business,
leisure, jobs etc from four quality daily newspapers. An
excellent site! http://www.ecn.co.uk/e_ed_new_NewsIndex.htm |
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| Sheffield City | Information about Sheffield http://www.sheffield.co.uk/index.html |
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| Online British newspapers | A selection of major
national newspapers - you have to "register"
online to gain deeper access to some of them, but there
is no cost involved. The Times: |
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