The Tate Modern
The Tate Modern has an imposing position opposite St. Paul’s Cathedral along the Thames River and is situated within a converted power station. It is free to the public and …
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London is one of the world’s most visited cities and has something to please everyone. From history to culture, sports to entertainment there is so much to do in the English capital that it could take years to see it all.
The Museum of London
If you’re interested in the history of London then the Museum of London is the place to visit. The museum displays some of its amazing wealth of material in their …
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Westminster Abbey is built upon what was once Thorney Island which is a marshy retreat from the City of London. In 604 AD, St. Paul’s was founded in the city …
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St. Martin-in-the-Fields parish church sits on the north east corner of Trafalgar Square. The church has large white steeple which was built in 1721 by James Gibbs, and was used …
St. Martin-in-the-Fields Read MoreTrafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is famous for the huge number of pigeons that flock there. The centerpiece of Trafalgar Square is Nelsons Column which was built to honor Lord Nelson after his …
Trafalgar Square Read MoreBig Ben
Although many believe it to be so, Big Ben is in fact not the name of the famous London clock but rather it is name of the 13 ton bell …
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A Music Lover’s Holiday in London: Hampton Court Palace Festival 2015
If you are a music lover planning a holiday in London this summer, you’ll be happy to hear that this year’s Hampton Court Palace Festival has an extraordinary line-up of …
A Music Lover’s Holiday in London: Hampton Court Palace Festival 2015 Read MoreLondon Bridge
Although its location is thought to have been very near the present one very little is known about the earliest London Bridge. The second bridge, which existed during Saxon times, …
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Buckingham Palace currently serves as the administrative headquarters of the monarch and has been the official London residence of Britain’s Royalty since 1837. Although in use for the many official …
Buckingham Palace Read MoreThe Tower of London and the Crown Jewels
The Tower of London has been the home of every Monarch from William the Conqueror, in the 11th century, to Henry the VIII, in the 16th century. It has also …
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