25 things we wish we'd known before moving to London

"When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life." Most Londoners will know this famous phrase from the 18th-century author Samuel Johnson.

But Samuel Johnson didn't take the Northern line to work every day, nor did he have to manoeuvre through hordes of selfie stick-toting tourists looking for Harrods.

While it's hard to get tired of London - it's full of great bars, restaurants, and entertainment - living here can be a tiresome experience. Especially if you've moved to London from a calmer, less chaotic place.

But there are ways to make life in the capital more manageable. I asked my colleagues to share what they wish they had known before moving to London, and added some of my own thoughts.

Here's what you should know: