top 10 SIGHTS   London has more than its fair share of great things to see. the key to successful sightseeing is to plan ahead, take your time and use our carefully compiled guide to the city's best sights, museums and galleries

more ATTRACTIONS This statue of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's beloved consort who died in 1861, was recently restored to its full gilded glory. A magnificently vulgar tribute, much loved by Londoners. Guided tours give the only opportunity for a close-up view.

the ARTS Julia Margaret At The National. Eva Hesse At the Tate Modern. Aztecs at the Ra.