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| :: Big Ben :: |
One of London cities biggest attractions is Big Ben. This is a gigantic clock tower stands 320 feet high on the banks of the River Thames. The bell alone weighs 13.8 tonnes , It is housed in St. Stephen's Tower, at the northern end of the Houses of Parliament, in the London borough of Westminster . This is a must see whilst visiting Westminster Abbey along the way. Enjoy the loud bells ring as you strode along every hour |
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| :: Buckingham Palace :: |
Buckingham Palace and changing of the Guard: Buckingham Palace is the Queens Residence in Central London . It evolved from a town house that was owned from the beginning of the eighteenth century by the Dukes of Buckingham. |
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| :: Westminster Abbey :: |
Westminster Abbey is the place of the coronation, marriage and burial of British monarchs, except Edward V and Edward VIII since 1066. Visitors can see the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Royal Tombs and Shrine of Edward the Confessor, the Coronation Chair, Lady Chapel and Poets' Corner, the Royal Chapels etc. The current building dates largely from the thirteenth to sixteenth centuries. |
Location: Parliament Square London SW1P 3PA |
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| :: House of Parliament :: |
The Houses of Parliament, otherwise known as The Palace of Westminster is a well know trademark of British heritage. A place where all debates occur for the nations at hand. Due to the recent changes in the sitting hours of both Houses, it is no longer possible to provide overseas visitors with permits to tour the Houses of Parliament during session. |
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| :: Tower of London :: |
Is it any wonder that the Tower Of London is the nation's leading historic visitor attraction? This ancient fortress was founded by William the Conqueror and almost 1,000 years of British history. Standing guard by the River Thames, The Tower is an impressive London landmark. Discover the secrets that lie within its walls, marvel at the breathtaking Crown Jewels,Location: Tower Hill London ,Greater London,EC3N,4AB |
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The most famous example of the bascule bridge is the Tower Bridge across the River Thames in the heart of London . Engineers were able to build this type of bridge without interrupting traffic on the great commercial waterway. Tower Bridge . Opened in 1894, Tower Bridge is an enduring symbol of London . Alongside the River on The South Bank is the well signed Silver Jubilee Walk, dotted along its length with information boards covering the sights and also the history of the River. |
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