American Women's Club of London
Helpful Phone Numbers and Publications
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American Women's Club of LondonHelpful Phone Numbers and Publications |
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To help you get settled in your new home, here are some phone numbers you will no doubt find useful as well as a listing of publications that can help make your transition into British life easier.
Emergency Fire/Police: 999
British Telecom (BT) Operator: 100
To get a new BT phone line installed: 150
Directory Enquiries: 192
International Directory Enquiries: 153
International Operator: 155
To call the US from the UK: dial 00+1+ (US area code)+(US phone number)
To call the London area from the US: dial 011 + 44 + 20 + 7 or 8 (depends on location) + local 7 digit number
In general, Central London uses the 7 code and Outer London uses the 8 code.American Women's Club in London: 020 7589 8292
68 Old Brompton Road SW7 (Nearest Tube: South Kensington)American Embassy: 020 7499 9000
Grosvenor Square (Nearest Tube: Bond Street)Rail Enquiries: 0345 48 49 50
Call this central number for help with schedules, prices and general information on all UK trains.London Travel Information: 020 7222 1234
24 hour help with the London Underground system, including help with route planning/travel times and information on service disruptionsAmerican Church in London: 020 7580 2791
79a Tottenham Court Road, London W1
An interdenominational international Christian church in the Central London area.Talking Yellow Pages: 0800 600 900 A telephone directory service for listings of businesses and services around the UK. Useful when you have no name for a business and no Yellow Pages.
Helpful Local Expat Publications
If you are still in the United States, just click on the links below to order these helpful publications from Amazon.com. If you are already in the United Kingdom, have a look at Amazon.co.uk for ordering information.
Living in London
(8th Edition) An indispensable guidebook primarily geared towards assisting Americans who are relocating to the London area. It is published by the Junior League of London and available at their website www.jll.org.uk or contact them at 020 7449 8159 (phone) or 020 7629 1996 (fax). This book can be especially helpful if you can get it before you move to the UK.Living and Working in Britain : A Survival Handbook by David Hampshire (Survival Books Ltd.) A great guide for anyone moving the UK - especially those who are hoping to work out employment here.
Studying and Living in Britain Published by the British Council, this has lots of information on moving to and living in the UK with special information for those planning to attend university while in Britain. Available through major booksellers.
Culture Shock!: Britain by Terry Tan (published by Graphic Arts Center Publishing Co.) The Culture Shock! series has many books with loads of information for expats moving into almost any country in the world - including this very useful guide to moving in with the Brits. Helpful to anyone moving to the UK - not just to London!
Culture Shock! London at Your Door by Orin Hargraves (published by Graphic Arts Center Publishing Co.) Another in the Culture Shock! series, this excellent book offers a very enlightening look at the habits and customs of Londoners including advice on getting around, places to live, work and play and the social calendar of the city.
Living and Working in London by Janet MacDonald. Another of the Survival Books, this gives advice specific to relocating to and working in London.
U.S. Expatriate Handbook Guide to Living and Working Abroad by John Adams. This book gives the reader an overview of all the issues facing business people when they're asked to take on overseas assignments. While every assignment varies with country and position, there are common issues every American should examine before accepting becoming an expatriate. The author draws on his years of experience working with European expatriates to provide useful guidelines to determine if the assignment is right for the reader.
Where to Live in London by Sara McConnell (Simon & Schuster UK). A guide to the different residential areas of London along with approximate housing costs and what's on offer in each area. A great help when trying to decide where to look for your new home or flat!
American in Britain
A bi-monthly magazine published in the UK for the American community. Can be received in home or picked up at many American social clubs. Lots of useful information on what is going on in the UK/US community and helpful information on taxes and real estate. Contact them at www.americaninbritain.co.uk for subscription information.The American
A monthly newspaper published by British American Newspapers Ltd. Full of news on the social, humanitarian and political fronts. Also includes a monthly calendar of happenings in the American community. Contact them at theamerican@internet-today.co.uk or phone 01252 899 279 for subscription information.Transatlantic American
A quarterly magazine (more or less) published for Americans in Europe, not specifically for those in the UK. A great resource for news on what's up throughout Europe as well as travel tips. Check them out at www.transatlantic.clara.net for subscription and availability information.
For more information contact awc@awclondon.org
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