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Tower Bridge |
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One of London's most unusual and exciting exhibitions is situated inside the towers and engine rooms of the bridge. Animatronics characters from the bridge's past guide visitors through a series of audio-visual presentations, which tell the story of this world famous London landmark.You will discover why the bridge was needed, how a design was chosen and how the bridge is raised. |
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One of London's most famous landmarks, the bridge was constructed in the 1890s.Tower bridge features a road which can be raised to allow tall ships to pass through to the Pool of London and an elevated walkway affording permanent access.
The main attraction of The Tower Bridge Experience has to be the spectacular views over London from the high-level Walkways, 140ft above the River Thames. From this unique viewpoint, visitors can see some of London's most well-known buildings, such as the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral and Canary Wharf. There are also multi-lingual touch-screen computers on both the East and West Walkways, giving visitors more detailed information about the sites in the surrounding area. To add to visitors' enjoyment, there is also a photographic exhibition on the East Walkway, spanning over 100 years of the bridge's history. |
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Buckingham Palace |
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Quality Crown Hotel Hyde Park (20 minutes by Tube)
King George III bought Buckingham House in 1761 for his wife Queen Charlotte to use as a comfortable family home close to St James's Palace. Buckingham House became known as the Queen's House, and 14 of George III's 15 children were born there.In 1762 work began on remodeling the house to the King's requirements.George IV, on his accession in 1820, decided to reconstruct the house. |
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Queen Victoria was the first sovereign to take up residence in July 1837.The present Forecourt of the Palace, where Changing the Guard takes place, was formed in 1911,as part of the Victoria Memorial scheme. The gates and railings were also completed in 1911. |
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10 Downing Street
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One of the best known Streets in London is Downing Street, named after its builder, Sir George Downing, who was a Cromwell Ian civil servant. No. 10 with its famous black front door, the backdrop to many historical announcements made by renowned personalities; has been the official residence of Britain's Prime Minister since 1732, when King George 11 presented the property to Sir Robert Walpole, Britain's first Prime Minister. |
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Board Games, Enameling, Jewellery, Wooden Toys, Goldsmiths, Doll Houses, Silversmiths, Glassware, Hobo Dolls, Calligraphy, Lace-ware, Mohair Sweaters, Cardigans and Coats, Soft Toys and Dolls, Luxury Bathrobes, Wood Turning, Karum game boards and lots more. |
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House of Parliament |
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Quality Crown Hotel Hyde Park (15 minutes by Tube)
The neo-Gothic building includes the House of Commons and the House of Lords, not to mention the infamous Big Ben. Edward the Confessor had the original palace built in the eleventh century. Parliamentary government in the United Kingdom is based on a two-chamber system.The House of Lords (the upper House-not elected) and the House of Commons (the lower house-elected at least every 5 years) sit separately and are constituted on entirely different principles. |
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The legislative process involves both Houses - the Commons and the Lords.
All visitors, both UK citizens and overseas visitors can visit the Strangers galleries in both houses to see Parliament at work. Entry is at St. Stephen's Gate, where you can join a queue for the public galleries, known as Strangers Galleries. Debates in the commons take place on Mon. Tues. and Thurs. from 2-30 pm; Wed. & Fri. from 9-30 am. The busiest a to visit the House is during Question Time. To attend Question Time you must book a ticket through your MP or your embassy. Question Time is on Mon.- Thurs. From 2-30pm - 3-30pm. Prime Minister's Question Time is on Wed. from 3pm - 3-30pm. The House of Lords sit on Mon. - Wed. From 2-30; On Thurs. From 3pm; If a sitting takes place on Friday it commences at 11am. Both houses close at Christmas, Easter and from August to mid October. |
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Hyde Park |
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Henry VIII acquired Hyde Park in 1536.The park covers 630 acres, and includes some of London's most well-known tourist spots. At Speaker's Corner, you can hear a wide variety of people from Britain and abroad exercising their right to free speech. The home of Princess Diana - Kensington Palace- stands at the West side of the park. The Serpentine Lake is found in the park. |
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The home of Princess Diana - Kensington Palace- stands at the West side of the park. The Serpentine Lake is found in the park. |
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London Attractions