London is an amazing place, we're all sure of that.

But sadly, sometimes we have to move away - maybe because you want to raise your child in the countryside, perhaps you move for a job, or maybe you just want to be able to afford to buy a house.

No matter your reason, moving away will leave a hole in your heart.

But what would you miss the most? We asked our Facebook followers and here's what they thought.

1. The rich history and galleries

The first record of Londinium was made in 117AD, so the capital sure has a lot of history.

And in terms of museums and galleries you've got the Natural History Museum, British Museum, V&A, Science Museum, National Gallery, Tate Britain, National Portrait Gallery - just to name a few.

2. The iconic sights

London's skyline has to be one of the most famous in the world. We have sights that are unbeaten by any other place - you've got the White House? Well we have Buckingham Palace!

You've got the leaning tower of Pisa? We've got Nelson's Column and Trafalgar Square! You've got Central Park? We've got eight Royal Parks!

Nobody does it better...

3. My Freedom Pass!

For those who qualify for a Freedom Pass it is an incredible perk - free travel across all of London all the time. I have one, and it saves me around £200 a month. Much better than a bus pass.

4. Fast and easy public transport

We might complain about how busy the Tube is, or how unreliable the bus is, but really we're very blessed. You can travel miles in no time at all, and prices are all very reasonable.

Wait until you leave and there's not a train every four minutes.

5. Family and friends

Aww, you guys!

6. The vibe

London has such a buzz, definitely not something you can find anywhere else in the UK.

7. The parks

No matter where you go in London there's green space surprisingly nearby. As well as the obvious - Hyde Park, Regent's Park - there are some great parks tucked away in the outer zones of London, plus loads of commons.

As well as natural beauty Hyde Park also has Winter Wonderland!

8. Westfield

The mecca of shopping, Westfield (Shepherd's Bush and Stratford) trumps Oxford Street every time. I would 100 per cent travel three hours to London just to spend a day there.

9. Pie, mash and liquor

This one came up a lot in the comments. Seems you guys are all proper, old-fashioned Londoners. Now the real question - how do we feel about eel pie?

10. Everything's open 24/7

It's so true. When you go and visit your parents at Christmas and decide to pop to the shops at 8pm you can't understand why the high street is dead.

How are you going to fix that craving for Chocolate Fingers?

11. The pubs

Someone listed their 17 favourite pubs, so kudos to you. It's safe to say that London has a pub for every occasion, and you'll never run out of new ones to try. Might not miss the prices though...

The Greyhound Pub in Kew has a zero food hygiene rating but its manager insists the problems have now been solved
We could happily spend the rest of our lives right here

12. Walking between Bank and Monument

We're hoping this person is joking. Londoners - a funny bunch.

13. The weather

Again, probably a joke? London does have the best weather of the UK though, plus we have more than enough beer gardens and rooftop bars to enjoy the days when the sun is out.

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14. Morley's Fried Chicken

There's nothing quite like it. We'd stay just for this perfect hangover food - who cares about owning a home?!