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National Gallery London, Greater London

National Gallery London, Greater London

The grand building of the National Gallery dominates Trafalgar Square, London. It was built to a design by William Wilkins and.....

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Trafalgar Square, Greater London

Trafalgar Square, Greater London

Perhaps the best known square in the world, and the place where pigeons often used to outnumber people. Certainly no pigeons.....

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The Temple Church, Greater London

The Temple Church, Greater London

Originally built by the Knights Templar in 1185, the Temple Church is one of the oldest buildings in London...

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Somerset House, Greater London

Somerset House, Greater London

This new Somerset House replaced the old building which was probably begun around 1547 and demolished in the 18th-century to make.....

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Apsley House, Greater London

Apsley House, Greater London

Apsley House is best known for the fact that it was the home of the Duke of Wellington, but it was originally built by Robert.....

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The Mayflower Barn, Buckinghamshire

There is strong evidence that the timbers in the roof of this barn were taken from the ship 'The Mayflower' that carried the.....

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Wellington Arch, Greater London

Wellington Arch, Greater London

This is one of London's famous ceremonial arches, it was designed in 1825 as a triumphal entrance to Buckingham Palace from the.....

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Admiralty Arch, Greater London

Admiralty Arch, Greater London

This is part of London's great ceremonial route recognisable all around the world. The massive arch was designed by Sir Aston.....

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St James's Palace, Greater London

St James's Palace, Greater London

The origins of St.James's Palace lie deeply rooted in the reign of King Henry VIII, it was the King who started the building of.....

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The Science Museum, Greater London

The Science Museum, Greater London

The Science Museum, situated in South Kensington, first opened in 1857 and holds the world's largest collection illustrating both.....

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Buckingham Palace, Greater London

Buckingham Palace, Greater London

Buckingham Palace is the first home and office of the Royal family in England, and has been the home to British sovereigns since.....

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St. Paul's Cathedral, Greater London

St. Paul's Cathedral, Greater London

St Paul's Cathedral is the largest cathedral in England and is the masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren, whos plans were finally.....

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Victoria and Albert Museum, Greater London

Victoria and Albert Museum, Greater London

The Victoria and Albert Museum dates back to 1852 and is the world's finest and most influential museum of decorative arts. It.....

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The Natural History Museum, Greater London

The Natural History Museum, Greater London

The Natural History Museum is situated in South Kensington and first opened in 1881. The Museum is one of the finest and largest.....

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Queen Victoria Memorial, Greater London

Queen Victoria Memorial, Greater London

The grand memorial statue to a great Queen and Empress standing almost at the doorway of Buckingham Palace, is best appreciated.....

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London RAF Memorial, Greater London

London RAF Memorial, Greater London

Situated on the Victoria Embankment, London, opposite the London Eye, this wonderful memorial was erected in 1923 as a memorial.....

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Westminster Abbey, Greater London

Westminster Abbey, Greater London

Westminster Abbey is world famous for being the resting place of centuries of British monarchs, and as the place where.....

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