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A county in England
About the county of Greater London
Greater London is not only a County full of interesting towns and villages, it is also home to England's capital city, 'London'. Covering such a vast area and encompassing what used to be Middlesex and even parts of Surrey, Greater London has countless places of interest and 'must see' attractions to visit. Starting with The Queen of England's official London residence 'Buckingham Palace', parts of which are open to visitors. 'Kew Gardens' is a popular tourist attraction, a place of such natural beauty covering three hundred acres. The clock tower 'Big Ben' a famous London landmark which stands an amazing 316ft. high. Other fascinating places of interest include: 'Downing Street', home of the British Prime Minister. 'Marble Arch', built in 1828. The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Catherdral and one of Londons most recent tourist attractions is the 'London Eye', the world's highest observation wheel.Recommended towns & villages to visit in Greater London
Ealing (37 Pictures)
Ealing is a thriving place which is now hugely cosmopolitan and has a wide range of multi-cultural offerings...
Fulham (53 Pictures)
It is the home to both Fulham Football Club and Chelsea, both play at Premiership level, thus some of the football's most talented and highly paid stars can often be spotted strolling along Fulham's streets...
Hammersmith (18 Pictures)
Hammersmith developed around the River Thames, which is crossed via a graceful suspension bridge designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette...
Westminster (131 Pictures)
Of all the jewels in the City of Westminster, none shines more brightly than Westminster Abbey, stunning setting for the coronation of almost every English monarch since William the Conqueror was crowned there in 1066...
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Cutty Sark Museum Ship (34 Pictures)
The Cutty Sark is the only surviving extreme clipper in the world. She now sits in dry dock and is one of the great sights of.....
Southwark Cathedral (14 Pictures)
This is believed to be the oldest Gothic building in London, it stands on a spot where religious buildings have stood for over a.....
The Old Curiosity Shop, London (3 Pictures)
The oldest shop in central London dating from around 1567. Reputed to be the inspiration for Dickens' famous book of the same.....
The Science Museum (8 Pictures)
The Science Museum, situated in South Kensington, first opened in 1857 and holds the world's largest collection illustrating both.....
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