Landmarks
London is famous for it's iconic landmarks and this section gives a run down of the top landmark attractions, from the delightful London Eye to the regal Buckingham Palace, and the magnificent St Paul's Cathedral. There are so many things to see and do in London, you'll be spoilt for choice.
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to wake up in the centre of London, with a view of the Thames and the City of London, and with Southbank on your doorstep? Some very lucky people will be experiencing just that this year. 2012… Read More
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
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Weeks after its centenary year, on 27 November 2005, it was announced that the Stevenage Road Stand at Craven Cottage would be renamed The Johnny Haynes Stand. The 5,889 capacity stand is a home area only. This historic stand has witnessed Fulham matches now for over a century…
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Richmond Bridge is an 18th-century stone arch bridge in south west London, The bridge, which is a Grade I listed building, was built between 1774 and 1777. The foundation stone of Richmond Bridge was laid on 23 August 1774 by the Hon. Henry Hobart. The principal architect was James…
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Come and sample a taste of Tudor life on board The Golden Hinde, London's replica of Sir Francis Drakes warship offering visitors an unforgettable Living History Experience. The Golden Hinde is a full-sized reconstruction of the Tudor warship in which Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated…
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Royal Festival Hall stands at the heart of Southbank Centre complex. Opened in 1951 as part of the Festival of Britain, the Hall is one of the world’s leading performance venues. As well as the auditorium, the building consists of The Clore Ballroom, Southbank…
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HMS Belfast is a museum ship, originally a Royal Navy light cruiser permanently moored in London on the Rover Thames and operated by the Imperial War Museum.
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With over 1 million visitors a year, the Old Royal Naval College is one of Britain’s biggest and most famous riverside landmarks. In 2011 we were officially recognised as a member of the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA).
Our mission is to maintain the…
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Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of Her Majesty The Queen, as well as the administrative headquarters of the Royal Household. It is one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today.
Today the State Rooms are…
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The Cutty Sark has travelled across the world, sailing under both the Red Ensign and the Portuguese flag, visiting every major port in the world through the course of her working life. In admiration of her beauty and in recognition of her fame, she was…
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A visit to Tower Bridge Exhibition clearly explains how the Bridge works and describes its fascinating history. In 1910 the high level Walkways were closed to the public due to lack of use. People arriving on the bridge preferred to wait at street level for it…
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The First World War unleashed a new threat to mankind: the aerial bombardment of cities. The fear that cities, particularly London, would be the first targets of an enemy conducting a war against Great Britain troubled successive British governments in the 1920s and 1930s.
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