London can be a fairly daunting prospect to the first-time visitor. From how to find somewhere to live to how to pronounce 'Leicester Square', there are many pitfalls waiting to trap the uninitiated. Simple and straightforward 'Culture Shock/London' gives visitors lots of useful help and advice on how to navigate their way through life in one of the world's truly great cities. From the essentials - how to find a home, navigate public transport, open a bank account, order take-away food - to the slightly odd - was Blackheath really a plague pit? where can I find London's smallest statue? - the answers you seek will be found here.