Historic Buildings
Visiting London is a truly memorable experience with an extensive history going back hundreds of years. Round each corner you can find incredible historic sights, each with their own story, and architectural style, including the amazing Tower of London, the awe-inspiring Westminster Abbey and the beautiful Banqueting House; there will always be something to see in one of the most architecturally rich cities in the world.
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Originally the property of the Archbishops of York. The Banqueting House was used to provide entertainment for Charles I, and was later the scene of his execution. After the fire that destroyed Whitehall Palace in 1698, it was used as a chapel until 1890. In 1893 Queen Victoria… Read More
Explore the wonders of this awesome fortress, and the stories behind them. Discover for yourself some of the Tower’s sights and stories, whether you’re planning your visit or just wanting to learn more about this iconic palace and its history. The… Read More
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Originally the property of the Archbishops of York. The Banqueting House was used to provide entertainment for Charles I, and was later the scene of his execution. After the fire that destroyed Whitehall Palace in 1698, it was used as a chapel until 1890. In 1893 Queen Victoria…
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Hampton Court Palace is the story of two palaces: a Tudor palace, magnificently developed by Cardinal Wolsey and later Henry VIII, alongside a baroque palace built by William III and Mary II. It is set in extensive, hugely impressive grounds which include informal, pretty gardens…
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Explore the wonders of this awesome fortress, and the stories behind them. Discover for yourself some of the Tower’s sights and stories, whether you’re planning your visit or just wanting to learn more about this iconic palace and its history. The…
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The newly-transformed Kensington Palace is now open following a two-year, £12million refurbishment.
Explore the new gardens, shops, café and terrace as well as four redesigned visitor routes revealing both the secret and public lives of Kensington's inhabitants.
Discover stories from Queen Victoria'…
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In 1631 Samuel Fortrey built Kew Palace, a smart, brick villa beside the Thames. The palace tells the story of George III and his family at rest and at play. Explore the unique second floor of the palace, the bedroom floor – untouched for 200 years. More…
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A treasure house of paintings, stained glass, pavements, textiles and other artefacts, Westminster Abbey is also the place where some of the most significant people in the nation's history are buried, commemorated and married. Taken as a whole the tombs and memorials comprise the…
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St Martin-in-the-Fields is a landmark. Its fine architecture and prominent location place it at the heart of the nation. Its work has valued historic tradition, but St Martin's has always been innovative in response to changing needs. From London's first free lending library…
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Leighton House Museum is the former home and studio workspace of the Victorian artist Frederic Leighton (1830-1896). It is widely acknowledged as the best example of a late nineteenth century artist's home open to the public in the UK. Constructed from 1864, the house was…
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Shaped by the personal tastes of kings and queens over more than 500 years, the Royal Collection includes paintings, drawings and watercolours, furniture, ceramics, clocks, silver, sculpture, jewellery, books, manuscripts, prints and maps, arms and armour, fans, and textiles.
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For centuries to the present day, music has been at the heart of the Temple, an oasis lying between the City of Westminster and the City of London. The historic buildings in Inner and Middle Temple and the ancient Temple Church continue to be the…
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