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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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
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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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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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 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.
As…
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Cutty Sark, a true London landmark and national icon of British maritime history, re-opens to the public on 26 April 2012 following an extensive conservation project. The re-launch marks the start of an exciting new chapter in the extraordinary life of the world famous clipper: a…
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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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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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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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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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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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