Guidebook for Greater London
Arts & Culture
Elite naval officers from across the world studied at the Royal Naval College between 1873 and 1997.
In 1873 the Naval College in Portsmouth acquired the buildings of the old Royal Hospital for Seamen in Greenwich – and so the Royal Naval College was established. In an age of world wars and developing technology, the Royal Naval College provided state of the art training for promising young officers. It would also see thousands of Wrens trained here during World War II.
The Navy left in 1997, and the Old Royal Naval College is open for the public to visit.
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Lumang Royal Naval College
King William WalkElite naval officers from across the world studied at the Royal Naval College between 1873 and 1997.
In 1873 the Naval College in Portsmouth acquired the buildings of the old Royal Hospital for Seamen in Greenwich – and so the Royal Naval College was established. In an age of world wars and developing technology, the Royal Naval College provided state of the art training for promising young officers. It would also see thousands of Wrens trained here during World War II.
The Navy left in 1997, and the Old Royal Naval College is open for the public to visit.
Since the Globe Theatre reconstruction opened for performances in 1997, Shakespeare's Globe has welcomed visitors from all over the world to take part in workshops, lectures and staged readings; to visit the exhibition and tour the Globe Theatre, and to watch productions, ranging from original practices to world premières of new writing and the first play by a woman ever to be performed here.
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Globe Theatre
21 Cardinal Cap AlleySince the Globe Theatre reconstruction opened for performances in 1997, Shakespeare's Globe has welcomed visitors from all over the world to take part in workshops, lectures and staged readings; to visit the exhibition and tour the Globe Theatre, and to watch productions, ranging from original practices to world premières of new writing and the first play by a woman ever to be performed here.
International modern and contemporary art
OPENING TIMES
Sunday to Thursday 10.00–18.00
Friday to Saturday 10.00–22.00
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Tate Modern
BanksideInternational modern and contemporary art
OPENING TIMES
Sunday to Thursday 10.00–18.00
Friday to Saturday 10.00–22.00
Established in 1886 as 'a Collection of Art Treasures worthy of the capital city,' see works dating from 1670 to the present, including 17th-century portraits, Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces and a range of paintings documenting London's dramatic history.
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Guildhall Art Gallery
Guildhall YardEstablished in 1886 as 'a Collection of Art Treasures worthy of the capital city,' see works dating from 1670 to the present, including 17th-century portraits, Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces and a range of paintings documenting London's dramatic history.
The National Portrait Gallery is an art gallery in London housing a collection of portraits of historically important and famous British people. It was the first portrait gallery in the world when it opened in 1856
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National Portrait Gallery
Saint Martin's PlaceThe National Portrait Gallery is an art gallery in London housing a collection of portraits of historically important and famous British people. It was the first portrait gallery in the world when it opened in 1856
St Martin-in-the-Fields is an architectural jewel sitting at the corner of one of the world’s most famous squares. It’s a place of encounter between God and humanity, the wealthy and the destitute, culture and commerce. We welcome you into the warmth of this vibrant community.
Classical concerts are often held at St Martins, They also have a cafe in the crypt. Check out on line to see what is on.
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St Martin-in-the-Fields
Trafalgar SquareSt Martin-in-the-Fields is an architectural jewel sitting at the corner of one of the world’s most famous squares. It’s a place of encounter between God and humanity, the wealthy and the destitute, culture and commerce. We welcome you into the warmth of this vibrant community.
Classical concerts are often held at St Martins, They also have a cafe in the crypt. Check out on line to see what is on.
Discover the rooms where Winston Churchill and his Cabinet sheltered during World War 2 on a tour of the Churchill War Rooms in London. See artifacts of war, and experience the wartime bunker, left just as it was during the days of the Blitz.
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Mga Kuwarto ng Digmaan ni Churchill
King Charles StreetDiscover the rooms where Winston Churchill and his Cabinet sheltered during World War 2 on a tour of the Churchill War Rooms in London. See artifacts of war, and experience the wartime bunker, left just as it was during the days of the Blitz.
The National Gallery is an art museum in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, in Central London. Founded in 1824, it houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900.
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Pambansang Galeriya
Trafalgar SquareThe National Gallery is an art museum in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, in Central London. Founded in 1824, it houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900.
One of Europe's great art houses, Tate Britain specializies in British paintings from the 16th Century through to modern times. It displays good examples of William Blake religious sketches and the Pre-Raphaelites' naturalistic and detailed art, Gainsborough's aristocratic ladies and the best collection anywhere of J.M.W Turner's swirling works.
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Tate Britain
MillbankOne of Europe's great art houses, Tate Britain specializies in British paintings from the 16th Century through to modern times. It displays good examples of William Blake religious sketches and the Pre-Raphaelites' naturalistic and detailed art, Gainsborough's aristocratic ladies and the best collection anywhere of J.M.W Turner's swirling works.
The British Library is the UK’s national library.
Sir John Ritblat: Treasures of the British Library Gallery is 'The holy grail for history buffs' - Time Out. Magna Carta, Lindisfarne Gospels, Jane Austen's notebook, handwritten lyrics by the Beatles, Leonardo da Vinci's notebook and Nizami's Five Poems are just a few of the Treasures you can see.
Every year the British Library hosts a range of exhibitions, some of which are free. Coming up, journey to where magic and myth began with our Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition or celebrate the sound archive with a free exhibition dedicated to taking time to listen.
Enjoy the lively programme of talks, courses, Lates and family events.
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The British Library
96 Euston RdThe British Library is the UK’s national library.
Sir John Ritblat: Treasures of the British Library Gallery is 'The holy grail for history buffs' - Time Out. Magna Carta, Lindisfarne Gospels, Jane Austen's notebook, handwritten lyrics by the Beatles, Leonardo da Vinci's notebook and Nizami's Five Poems are just a few of the Treasures you can see.
Every year the British Library hosts a range of exhibitions, some of which are free. Coming up, journey to where magic and myth began with our Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition or celebrate the sound archive with a free exhibition dedicated to taking time to listen.
Enjoy the lively programme of talks, courses, Lates and family events.
Step back in time and explore the life and literature of England's national poet William Shakespeare. In ode to the Bard, Shakespeares Globe presents Shakespearean plays with respect of old conventions. Check the Globe's event calendar while you're in town to catch a play in authentic recreated surrounds.
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Globe Theatre ni Shakespeare
21 New Globe WalkStep back in time and explore the life and literature of England's national poet William Shakespeare. In ode to the Bard, Shakespeares Globe presents Shakespearean plays with respect of old conventions. Check the Globe's event calendar while you're in town to catch a play in authentic recreated surrounds.
The Royal Festival Hall is a 2,900-seat concert, dance and talks venue within Southbank Centre in London. It is situated on the South Bank of the River Thames, not far from Hungerford Bridge, in the London Borough of Lambeth. It is a Grade I listed building, the first post-war building to become so protected.
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Royal Festival Hall
Belvedere RoadThe Royal Festival Hall is a 2,900-seat concert, dance and talks venue within Southbank Centre in London. It is situated on the South Bank of the River Thames, not far from Hungerford Bridge, in the London Borough of Lambeth. It is a Grade I listed building, the first post-war building to become so protected.
Parks & Nature
Overlooking the River Thames and home to one of London’s most iconic views, Greenwich Park is an amazing mix of 17th century landscape, stunning gardens and a rich history that dates back to Roman times.
The park’s 183 acres has something for everyone. Stand on the Prime Meridian, the reference point for the rest of the world, and visit The Royal Observatory.
Follow in the footsteps of England’s kings and queens with a walk through Greenwich’s ancient trees. Visit the tranquil flower, herb and orchard gardens then stop for tea at the Pavilion Café.
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Greenwich Park
Overlooking the River Thames and home to one of London’s most iconic views, Greenwich Park is an amazing mix of 17th century landscape, stunning gardens and a rich history that dates back to Roman times.
The park’s 183 acres has something for everyone. Stand on the Prime Meridian, the reference point for the rest of the world, and visit The Royal Observatory.
Follow in the footsteps of England’s kings and queens with a walk through Greenwich’s ancient trees. Visit the tranquil flower, herb and orchard gardens then stop for tea at the Pavilion Café.
Stroll along a walkway high up in the treetops, and explore acres of gardens under glass. Step inside a royal palace, discover galleries of botanical art, and experience 250 years of royal history at Kew Gardens, London's largest World Heritage Site.
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Kew Gardens station
Station ApproachStroll along a walkway high up in the treetops, and explore acres of gardens under glass. Step inside a royal palace, discover galleries of botanical art, and experience 250 years of royal history at Kew Gardens, London's largest World Heritage Site.
Potters Fields Park lies at the very heart of London, on the southern side of the Thames. It has sweeping views of the river, and iconic sights of Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, the ‘Gherkin’, the glass dome of City Hall and HMS Belfast. The grassy mounds & riverside walks of Potters Fields Park are also one of the few remaining green open spaces along the riverside.
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Potters Fields Park
Potters Fields ParkPotters Fields Park lies at the very heart of London, on the southern side of the Thames. It has sweeping views of the river, and iconic sights of Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, the ‘Gherkin’, the glass dome of City Hall and HMS Belfast. The grassy mounds & riverside walks of Potters Fields Park are also one of the few remaining green open spaces along the riverside.
St James's Park is a 23-hectare park in the City of Westminster, central London. The park lies at the southernmost tip of the St James's area, which was named after a leper hospital dedicated to St James the Less
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Parke ng St. James
St James's Park is a 23-hectare park in the City of Westminster, central London. The park lies at the southernmost tip of the St James's area, which was named after a leper hospital dedicated to St James the Less
Bermondsey Spa Gardens
The site now has park. picnic area, outdoor gym, a toddlers' play area and a 333m running track.
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Bermondsey Spa Gardens
15 Spa RdBermondsey Spa Gardens
The site now has park. picnic area, outdoor gym, a toddlers' play area and a 333m running track.
The Church of St Dunstan was originally built around 1100 and is a Grade I listed building. A new south aisle was added in 1391 and was repaired in 1631. It was severely damaged in 1666 by the Great Fire of London. Rather than being completely built it was patched up. A steeple and tower was added in 1695-1701 by Sir Christopher Wren.
The Church was again severely damaged in the Blitz of 1941. Wren's tower and steeple survived the bombing. During the re-organisation of the Anglican Church after World war II it was decided not to rebuild St Dunstan’s.
In 1967 the City of London decided to turn the remains into a public garden, which opened in 1970.
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Hardin ng Simbahan ng St Dunstan sa Silangan
Saint Dunstan's HillThe Church of St Dunstan was originally built around 1100 and is a Grade I listed building. A new south aisle was added in 1391 and was repaired in 1631. It was severely damaged in 1666 by the Great Fire of London. Rather than being completely built it was patched up. A steeple and tower was added in 1695-1701 by Sir Christopher Wren.
The Church was again severely damaged in the Blitz of 1941. Wren's tower and steeple survived the bombing. During the re-organisation of the Anglican Church after World war II it was decided not to rebuild St Dunstan’s.
In 1967 the City of London decided to turn the remains into a public garden, which opened in 1970.
Sightseeing
Elegant network of pylons rise from this remodelled steel footbridge, offering river and city views.
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Hungerford Bridge and Golden Jubilee Bridges
Blackfriars RoadElegant network of pylons rise from this remodelled steel footbridge, offering river and city views.
Clink Street is a street in Bankside, London, UK, between Southwark Cathedral and the Globe Theatre.
Narrow, dark and cobbled, it is best known as the historic location of the notorious Clink Prison, giving rise to the slang phrase 'in the clink', meaning 'in prison'. The prison was burned down in riots during 1780, and a small museum and tourist attraction now occupies part of the site.
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Clink Street
Clink StreetClink Street is a street in Bankside, London, UK, between Southwark Cathedral and the Globe Theatre.
Narrow, dark and cobbled, it is best known as the historic location of the notorious Clink Prison, giving rise to the slang phrase 'in the clink', meaning 'in prison'. The prison was burned down in riots during 1780, and a small museum and tourist attraction now occupies part of the site.
HMS Belfast is a Town-class light cruiser that was built for the Royal Navy. She is now permanently moored as a museum ship on the River Thames in London and is operated by the Imperial War Museum.
Construction of Belfast, the first ship in the Royal Navy to be named after the capital city of Northern Ireland. Belfast took part in Operation Overlord supporting the Normandy landings. In June 1945, Belfast was redeployed to the Far East to join the British Pacific Fleet, arriving shortly before the end of the Second World War. Belfast saw further combat action in 1950–52 during the Korean War and underwent an extensive modernisation between 1956 and 1959.
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HMS Belfast
HMS Belfast is a Town-class light cruiser that was built for the Royal Navy. She is now permanently moored as a museum ship on the River Thames in London and is operated by the Imperial War Museum.
Construction of Belfast, the first ship in the Royal Navy to be named after the capital city of Northern Ireland. Belfast took part in Operation Overlord supporting the Normandy landings. In June 1945, Belfast was redeployed to the Far East to join the British Pacific Fleet, arriving shortly before the end of the Second World War. Belfast saw further combat action in 1950–52 during the Korean War and underwent an extensive modernisation between 1956 and 1959.
10 Downing Street, colloquially known in the United Kingdom as Number 10, is the headquarters of the Government of the United Kingdom and the official residence and office of the First Lord of the Treasury, a post which, for much of the 18th and 19th centuries and invariably since 1905, has been held by the Prime Minister.
Situated in Downing Street in the City of Westminster, London, Number 10 is over 300 years old and contains approximately 100 rooms. A private residence occupies the third floor and there is a kitchen in the basement. The other floors contain offices and conference, reception, sitting and dining rooms where the Prime Minister works.
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10 Downing St
10 Downing Street10 Downing Street, colloquially known in the United Kingdom as Number 10, is the headquarters of the Government of the United Kingdom and the official residence and office of the First Lord of the Treasury, a post which, for much of the 18th and 19th centuries and invariably since 1905, has been held by the Prime Minister.
Situated in Downing Street in the City of Westminster, London, Number 10 is over 300 years old and contains approximately 100 rooms. A private residence occupies the third floor and there is a kitchen in the basement. The other floors contain offices and conference, reception, sitting and dining rooms where the Prime Minister works.
Known forOrigin of the Great Fire of London
Pudding Lane is a minor street in London widely known for being the location of Thomas Farriner's bakery where the Great Fire of London started in 1666. It is off Eastcheap, near London Bridge and the Monument, in the historic City of London.
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Pudding Lane
Pudding LaneKnown forOrigin of the Great Fire of London
Pudding Lane is a minor street in London widely known for being the location of Thomas Farriner's bakery where the Great Fire of London started in 1666. It is off Eastcheap, near London Bridge and the Monument, in the historic City of London.
Discover London’s castle – a secure fortress, royal palace and infamous prison
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Tower ng London
Discover London’s castle – a secure fortress, royal palace and infamous prison
St Paul's Cathedral, London, is an Anglican cathedral, the seat of the Bishop of London and the mother church of the Diocese of London. It sits on Ludgate Hill at the highest point of the City of London and is a Grade I listed building. Its dedication to Paul the Apostle dates back to the original church on this site, founded in AD 604.[1] The present cathedral, dating from the late 17th century, was designed in the English Baroque style by Sir Christopher Wren.
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Katedral ng San Pablo
St Paul's Cathedral, London, is an Anglican cathedral, the seat of the Bishop of London and the mother church of the Diocese of London. It sits on Ludgate Hill at the highest point of the City of London and is a Grade I listed building. Its dedication to Paul the Apostle dates back to the original church on this site, founded in AD 604.[1] The present cathedral, dating from the late 17th century, was designed in the English Baroque style by Sir Christopher Wren.
City Hall is the headquarters of the Greater London Authority (GLA), which comprises the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. It is located in Southwark, on the south bank of the River Thames near Tower Bridge. It was designed by Norman Foster and opened in July 2002, two years after the Greater London Authority was created
There is free public access to use the cafe on the lower level of City Hall.
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City Hall
Kamal Chunchie WayCity Hall is the headquarters of the Greater London Authority (GLA), which comprises the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. It is located in Southwark, on the south bank of the River Thames near Tower Bridge. It was designed by Norman Foster and opened in July 2002, two years after the Greater London Authority was created
There is free public access to use the cafe on the lower level of City Hall.
Step inside the most famous bridge in the world and explore its iconic structure, spectacular views and Glass Floor, fascinating exhibitions and atmospheric Victorian Engine Rooms.
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Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadStep inside the most famous bridge in the world and explore its iconic structure, spectacular views and Glass Floor, fascinating exhibitions and atmospheric Victorian Engine Rooms.
Golden Hind was an English galleon best known for her privateering circumnavigation of the globe between 1577 and 1580, captained by Sir Francis Drake. She was originally known as Pelican, but was renamed by Drake mid-voyage in 1578, in honour of his patron, Sir Christopher Hatton, whose crest was a golden 'hind' (a female red deer). Hatton was one of the principal sponsors of Drake's world voyage. One full-sized, still sailable reconstruction containing original pieces of the galleon exists in London, on the south bank of the Thames
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Golden Hinde
Cathedral StreetGolden Hind was an English galleon best known for her privateering circumnavigation of the globe between 1577 and 1580, captained by Sir Francis Drake. She was originally known as Pelican, but was renamed by Drake mid-voyage in 1578, in honour of his patron, Sir Christopher Hatton, whose crest was a golden 'hind' (a female red deer). Hatton was one of the principal sponsors of Drake's world voyage. One full-sized, still sailable reconstruction containing original pieces of the galleon exists in London, on the south bank of the Thames
The Emirates Air Line is a cable car link across the River Thames in London, England built by Doppelmayr with sponsorship from the airline Emirates. The service opened on 28 June 2012 and is operated by Transport for London.
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Emirates Royal Docks station
27 Western GatewayThe Emirates Air Line is a cable car link across the River Thames in London, England built by Doppelmayr with sponsorship from the airline Emirates. The service opened on 28 June 2012 and is operated by Transport for London.
We highly recommend this Harry Potter London Walking Tour - they show you famous locations that inspired the books or locations where they filmed the movies - any Harry Potter fan must do this - takes a couple of hours -
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Harry Potter London Walking Tour
We highly recommend this Harry Potter London Walking Tour - they show you famous locations that inspired the books or locations where they filmed the movies - any Harry Potter fan must do this - takes a couple of hours -
The Duke of York Column is a monument in London, England, to Prince Frederick, Duke of York, the second eldest son of King George III. The designer was Benjamin Dean Wyatt. It is sited where Regent Street meets The Mall, a purposefully wide endpoint of Regent Street known as Waterloo Place and Gardens, in between the two terraces of Carlton House Terrace and their tree-lined squares. The three very wide flights of steps down to The Mall adjoining are known as the Duke of York Steps. The column was completed in December 1832 and the statue of the Duke of York, by Sir Richard Westmacott, was raised on 10 April 1834
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Duke Of York Column
The Duke of York Column is a monument in London, England, to Prince Frederick, Duke of York, the second eldest son of King George III. The designer was Benjamin Dean Wyatt. It is sited where Regent Street meets The Mall, a purposefully wide endpoint of Regent Street known as Waterloo Place and Gardens, in between the two terraces of Carlton House Terrace and their tree-lined squares. The three very wide flights of steps down to The Mall adjoining are known as the Duke of York Steps. The column was completed in December 1832 and the statue of the Duke of York, by Sir Richard Westmacott, was raised on 10 April 1834
Commissioned by King Edward VII to commemorate Queen Victoria's death, and designed by Sir Aston Webb and completed in 1912, Admiralty Arch stands majestically at the North east end of The Mall.
This Grade I listed curved stone building has three arches and links The Mall to Trafalgar Square, adjoining the Old Admiralty Building. A Latin inscription along the top reads:
: ANNO : DECIMO : EDWARDI : SEPTIMI : REGIS :
: VICTORIÆ : REGINÆ : CIVES : GRATISSIMI : MDCCCCX :
(In the tenth year of King Edward VII, to Queen Victoria, from most grateful citizens, 1910)
Also take a look behind the Arch, where you will see a huge WW2 Fortress called The Citadel.
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Admiralty Arch
The MallCommissioned by King Edward VII to commemorate Queen Victoria's death, and designed by Sir Aston Webb and completed in 1912, Admiralty Arch stands majestically at the North east end of The Mall.
This Grade I listed curved stone building has three arches and links The Mall to Trafalgar Square, adjoining the Old Admiralty Building. A Latin inscription along the top reads:
: ANNO : DECIMO : EDWARDI : SEPTIMI : REGIS :
: VICTORIÆ : REGINÆ : CIVES : GRATISSIMI : MDCCCCX :
(In the tenth year of King Edward VII, to Queen Victoria, from most grateful citizens, 1910)
Also take a look behind the Arch, where you will see a huge WW2 Fortress called The Citadel.
The Mall is a tree-lined royal road leading from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace. The road is closed to traffic on Sundays, public holidays and for ceremonial events, including royal weddings, jubilee celebrations, parades and state visits.
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The Mall
The MallThe Mall is a tree-lined royal road leading from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace. The road is closed to traffic on Sundays, public holidays and for ceremonial events, including royal weddings, jubilee celebrations, parades and state visits.
The Cenotaph is a war memorial on Whitehall in London, England. Its origin is in a temporary structure erected for a peace parade following the end of the First World War, and after an outpouring of national sentiment it was replaced in 1920 by a permanent structure and designated the United Kingdom's official national war memorial.
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The Cenotaph
WhitehallThe Cenotaph is a war memorial on Whitehall in London, England. Its origin is in a temporary structure erected for a peace parade following the end of the First World War, and after an outpouring of national sentiment it was replaced in 1920 by a permanent structure and designated the United Kingdom's official national war memorial.
Horse Guards is official ceremonial entrance to St James's and Buckingham Palace and headquarters to the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment who provide troops for The Queen's Life Guard.
A royal guard has been kept here since 1660 when the original Guard House of the old Palace of Whitehall was on this site. The Palace of Whitehall, the largest palace in Europe at that time, was destroyed by fire in 1698 and replaced by the present Horse Guards building in 1753.
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The Royal Horseguards
2 Whitehall CtHorse Guards is official ceremonial entrance to St James's and Buckingham Palace and headquarters to the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment who provide troops for The Queen's Life Guard.
A royal guard has been kept here since 1660 when the original Guard House of the old Palace of Whitehall was on this site. The Palace of Whitehall, the largest palace in Europe at that time, was destroyed by fire in 1698 and replaced by the present Horse Guards building in 1753.
Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom.[a][3] Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focal point for the British people at times of national rejoicing and mourning.
Originally known as Buckingham House, the building at the core of today's palace was a large townhouse built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703 on a site that had been in private ownership for at least 150 years. It was acquired by King George III in 1761[4] as a private residence for Queen Charlotte and became known as The Queen's House.
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Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom.[a][3] Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focal point for the British people at times of national rejoicing and mourning.
Originally known as Buckingham House, the building at the core of today's palace was a large townhouse built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703 on a site that had been in private ownership for at least 150 years. It was acquired by King George III in 1761[4] as a private residence for Queen Charlotte and became known as The Queen's House.
Dean's Yard, Westminster, comprises most of the remaining precincts of the former monastery of Westminster, not occupied by the Abbey buildings. It is known to members of Westminster School as Green, and referred to without an article. It is a large gated quadrangle, closed to public traffic, surrounding a green upon which Westminster School pupils have legal rights to play football (they have some claim to have invented the modern game). Until the seventeenth century the Green was a third of its present size, since to the south stood the Queen's Scholars' dormitory, which was in monastic times the granary: its stones still support Church House.
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Deans Yard
20 Dean's YardDean's Yard, Westminster, comprises most of the remaining precincts of the former monastery of Westminster, not occupied by the Abbey buildings. It is known to members of Westminster School as Green, and referred to without an article. It is a large gated quadrangle, closed to public traffic, surrounding a green upon which Westminster School pupils have legal rights to play football (they have some claim to have invented the modern game). Until the seventeenth century the Green was a third of its present size, since to the south stood the Queen's Scholars' dormitory, which was in monastic times the granary: its stones still support Church House.
15 Miles up the Thames from downtown, the 500 year old palace of Henry VIII .
Actually it was originally the palace of his minister Cardinal Wolsey. When Wolsey a clever man, realised Henry VIII was experiencing a little palace envy, he gave the mansion to his king.
The Tudor Palace was also home to Elizabeth I and Charles I. Sections were updated by Christopher Wren for William and Mary. The stately palace over looks the thames and includes some fine Tudor rooms, including a Great Hall with a magnificent hammer-beam ceiling.
The train takes around 2.5 hours from London Waterloo.
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Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Way15 Miles up the Thames from downtown, the 500 year old palace of Henry VIII .
Actually it was originally the palace of his minister Cardinal Wolsey. When Wolsey a clever man, realised Henry VIII was experiencing a little palace envy, he gave the mansion to his king.
The Tudor Palace was also home to Elizabeth I and Charles I. Sections were updated by Christopher Wren for William and Mary. The stately palace over looks the thames and includes some fine Tudor rooms, including a Great Hall with a magnificent hammer-beam ceiling.
The train takes around 2.5 hours from London Waterloo.
Leicester (LESS-ter) Square is a small park surrounded by glitzy cinema houses. It sits smack in the middle of the theatre district-ground zero for London's enticing offerings or flashy musicals, intimate plays starring big-name actors and much more. Here is the entertainment centre of London., a statue of Shakespeare looks out, as if pondering the quote chiseled into his pedestal. "There is no darkness but ignorance". Charlie Chaplin facing the bard, was a Londoner, the child of music-hall performers.
The squares movie theatres are famous for hosting red-carpet movie premieres. When Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie or Brad Pritt needs a publicity splash it'll likely be here.
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Leicester Street
Leicester StreetLeicester (LESS-ter) Square is a small park surrounded by glitzy cinema houses. It sits smack in the middle of the theatre district-ground zero for London's enticing offerings or flashy musicals, intimate plays starring big-name actors and much more. Here is the entertainment centre of London., a statue of Shakespeare looks out, as if pondering the quote chiseled into his pedestal. "There is no darkness but ignorance". Charlie Chaplin facing the bard, was a Londoner, the child of music-hall performers.
The squares movie theatres are famous for hosting red-carpet movie premieres. When Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie or Brad Pritt needs a publicity splash it'll likely be here.
Today Whitehall is chocked with traffic, but imagine the effect the broad street must have had to out-of-towners a century ago. In your horse-drawn carriage, you'd clop along the tree-lined boulevard past well dressed lords and ladies, dodging street urchins.
Whitehall is now the most important street in Britain, lined with the ministries of finance, treasury and so on.
The black ornamental arrowheads topping the iron fences were once colourfully painted. In 1861 Queen Victoria ordered them all painted black when he beloved Prince Albert (The only one who called her Vickie) died.
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Whitehall
WhitehallToday Whitehall is chocked with traffic, but imagine the effect the broad street must have had to out-of-towners a century ago. In your horse-drawn carriage, you'd clop along the tree-lined boulevard past well dressed lords and ladies, dodging street urchins.
Whitehall is now the most important street in Britain, lined with the ministries of finance, treasury and so on.
The black ornamental arrowheads topping the iron fences were once colourfully painted. In 1861 Queen Victoria ordered them all painted black when he beloved Prince Albert (The only one who called her Vickie) died.
Famous for it fountains and statues. Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. Its name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars with France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar.
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Trafalgar Square (Stop B) station
Famous for it fountains and statues. Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. Its name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars with France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar.
HMS Belfast is one of only three remaining vessels from the bombardment fleet which supported the Normandy landings on 6 June 1944. The other vessels are the destroyer USS Laffey, part of the historic ships grouped at Patriots Point, South Carolina, and the dreadnought battleship USS Texas at San Jacinto, Texas.
In total, HMS Belfast spent 33 days in support of the landings and fired over 5,000 shells
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HMS Belfast
HMS Belfast is one of only three remaining vessels from the bombardment fleet which supported the Normandy landings on 6 June 1944. The other vessels are the destroyer USS Laffey, part of the historic ships grouped at Patriots Point, South Carolina, and the dreadnought battleship USS Texas at San Jacinto, Texas.
In total, HMS Belfast spent 33 days in support of the landings and fired over 5,000 shells
This magnificent world-famous collection of 23,578 gemstones boasts items that are still used in royal ceremonies today.
Powerful symbols of the Monarchy
The Crown Jewels, part of the Royal Collection, are the most powerful symbols of the British Monarchy and hold deep religious and cultural significance in our nation’s history. The mystique and beauty of the diamonds and precious jewels in the royal regalia have always held an unparalleled allure to visitors from across the globe.
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Mga Koronang Hiyas
Tower HillThis magnificent world-famous collection of 23,578 gemstones boasts items that are still used in royal ceremonies today.
Powerful symbols of the Monarchy
The Crown Jewels, part of the Royal Collection, are the most powerful symbols of the British Monarchy and hold deep religious and cultural significance in our nation’s history. The mystique and beauty of the diamonds and precious jewels in the royal regalia have always held an unparalleled allure to visitors from across the globe.
Horse Guards Parade in London is a parade ground near Whitehall used for royal parades and ceremonies.
Every morning the ceremony of Changing of the Guard takes place at Horse Guards Parade (11:00 Monday - Saturday, 10:00 Sunday).
The annual Trooping of The Colour, where the troops are presented to The Queen, takes place at Horse Guards Parade.
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Parada ng Horse Guards
13 Macclesfield StHorse Guards Parade in London is a parade ground near Whitehall used for royal parades and ceremonies.
Every morning the ceremony of Changing of the Guard takes place at Horse Guards Parade (11:00 Monday - Saturday, 10:00 Sunday).
The annual Trooping of The Colour, where the troops are presented to The Queen, takes place at Horse Guards Parade.
Entertainment & Activities
SCREAM AND LAUGH YOUR WAY THROUGH LONDON'S DARKEST HISTORY!
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London Dungeon
Westminster Bridge RoadSCREAM AND LAUGH YOUR WAY THROUGH LONDON'S DARKEST HISTORY!
London's Comedy Store has hosted some of the World's great comic's. Check out what acts are on whilst your in town.
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The Comedy Store
1a Oxendon StLondon's Comedy Store has hosted some of the World's great comic's. Check out what acts are on whilst your in town.
Getting Around
Main Line Station for Gatwick Airport, Kent Coast. Also for the Jubilee Line & Northern Line
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London Bridge Station
Station Approach RoadMain Line Station for Gatwick Airport, Kent Coast. Also for the Jubilee Line & Northern Line
Food Scene
Eating in Italy is an experience. It’s a social event not to be rushed; restaurant owners sit, chat, eat and drink with their customers, while families and friends laugh and talk over lovingly prepared dishes. At Emilia’s our pasta recipes are created and cooked in front of you, combining the warmth and welcome of an Italian kitchen with the theatre and passion behind our pasta. Fresh and seasonal ingredients complement the different shapes of pasta that are kneaded, rolled and crafted with the same spirit Simone’s grandmother had sixty years ago
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Emilia's Crafted Pasta (St. Katharine Docks)
Eating in Italy is an experience. It’s a social event not to be rushed; restaurant owners sit, chat, eat and drink with their customers, while families and friends laugh and talk over lovingly prepared dishes. At Emilia’s our pasta recipes are created and cooked in front of you, combining the warmth and welcome of an Italian kitchen with the theatre and passion behind our pasta. Fresh and seasonal ingredients complement the different shapes of pasta that are kneaded, rolled and crafted with the same spirit Simone’s grandmother had sixty years ago
Sticks'n'Sushi Covent Garden
11 Henrietta StGreat place for Sushi lovers!
Fair trade coffee and gourmet treats in the cafe, whole or freshly-ground beans bagged to take home.
Located in Borough Market
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Monmouth Coffee The Borough - London
2 Park StFair trade coffee and gourmet treats in the cafe, whole or freshly-ground beans bagged to take home.
Located in Borough Market
Browse vintage clothes, antique furniture and of course, grab some street food!
The Maltby Street is less known than busy Camden Town, so take advantage of this.
This street is recommended to couples and friends looking for having some street food.
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Maltby Street Market
Maltby StreetBrowse vintage clothes, antique furniture and of course, grab some street food!
The Maltby Street is less known than busy Camden Town, so take advantage of this.
This street is recommended to couples and friends looking for having some street food.
Nestled between the elegance of Mayfair and the creativity of Soho, the Oscar Wilde Lounge is the space where great minds came together to change the world. It is in this very room that Oscar Wilde fell in love with Lord Alfred Douglas, Aubrey Beardsley debated with Whistler, David Bowie retired Ziggy Stardust and Mick Jagger, the Beatles and Elizabeth Taylor danced the night away. Dating back to 1865 and formerly known as the Grill Room, the gilded room was renamed in honour of our most famous patron becoming the Oscar Wilde Lounge. Today, this dramatic setting is home to Hotel Café Royal's award-winning afternoon tea service.
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Café Royal
68 Regent StreetNestled between the elegance of Mayfair and the creativity of Soho, the Oscar Wilde Lounge is the space where great minds came together to change the world. It is in this very room that Oscar Wilde fell in love with Lord Alfred Douglas, Aubrey Beardsley debated with Whistler, David Bowie retired Ziggy Stardust and Mick Jagger, the Beatles and Elizabeth Taylor danced the night away. Dating back to 1865 and formerly known as the Grill Room, the gilded room was renamed in honour of our most famous patron becoming the Oscar Wilde Lounge. Today, this dramatic setting is home to Hotel Café Royal's award-winning afternoon tea service.
One of my favourite little spots for lunch (If you like Sushi)
Small Japanese restaurant with simple decor serving sushi and cooked dishes from a conveyor belt.
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Kulu Kulu Sushi
76 Brewer StOne of my favourite little spots for lunch (If you like Sushi)
Small Japanese restaurant with simple decor serving sushi and cooked dishes from a conveyor belt.
Gunpowder is a home-style Indian kitchen located in Spitalfields and Tower Bridge. Our menu is an interpretation of the family recipes we grew up with, showcasing the vibrant confident flavours of home cooking.
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Gunpowder Tower Bridge
4 Duchess WalkGunpowder is a home-style Indian kitchen located in Spitalfields and Tower Bridge. Our menu is an interpretation of the family recipes we grew up with, showcasing the vibrant confident flavours of home cooking.
Little has changed here in decades. It's a great stop for a pot of tea and a cake in Soho.
Maison Bertaux was founded in 1871 by a French communard from Paris named Monsieur Bertaux. It is situated at 28 Greek Street, Soho, London, next door to the Coach and Horses pub; Maison Bertaux is the oldest pâtisserie shop in London.
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Maison Bertaux
28 Greek StLittle has changed here in decades. It's a great stop for a pot of tea and a cake in Soho.
Maison Bertaux was founded in 1871 by a French communard from Paris named Monsieur Bertaux. It is situated at 28 Greek Street, Soho, London, next door to the Coach and Horses pub; Maison Bertaux is the oldest pâtisserie shop in London.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Prospect of Whitby is a historic public house on the banks of the Thames at Wapping in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It lays claim to being the site of the oldest riverside tavern, dating from around 1520.
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The Prospect of Whitby
57 Wapping WallThe Prospect of Whitby is a historic public house on the banks of the Thames at Wapping in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It lays claim to being the site of the oldest riverside tavern, dating from around 1520.