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The Tower of London is mainly perceived as a medieval place of imprisonment and execution. Nine hundred years of history are embraced within its thick, turreted walls. Even though the Tower's violent years are long gone, an aur... more
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globalchoirboy said
… me energy to pop back on the tube and head to Tower of London. Of course it was closed… continue reading »
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Known as both the London Eye and the Millennium Wheel, this huge 443-foot ferris wheel on the South Bank gives a fabulous bird's eye view of London. Its inception in the beginning of 2000 honored the Millennium; and the specta... more
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"Big Ben" is the name of the clock inside the famous tower that also forms part of the Houses of Parliament. Its impressive mechanism weighs in at over 13.5 tons, and the pendulum, which beats once every two seconds, is 13 feet... more
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Abbey-and-Jen said
… - and then crossed Westminster Bridge near Big Ben and the Parliment building. We got tickets… continue reading »
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Buckingham Palace has been the official abode of British royalty since 1837. The forecourt is the setting for one of London's most popular tourist events: The Changing of the Guard. The Mews are working stables, where you can s... more
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leahzzzz said
… with Parliament and Big Ben, and you can even see Buckingham palace if you look real close. We wisely chose to go… continue reading »
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Westminster Abbey is regarded as a Medieval architectural masterpiece. It has been the venue for most of the country's coronations since 1066 and for numerous other Royal occasions. At present, it is still a church dedicated to... more
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jennifer_erich said
…. The two major religious sites in London are Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's cathedral… continue reading »
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These parks adjacent to each other provide the green relief needed in the bustling city of London. Listen to the speakers in Hyde Park’s infamous speakers’ corner or paddle boat along the serpentine. Or simply walking through t... more
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SD Davis said
…, and I went to Hyde Park into the Kensington gardens, where Princess Dianna once lived. Due… continue reading »
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This is not so much a museum as a gruesome reproduction of all things that illustrate the darker side of European history. Located underneath London Bridge, in a basement location with ghastly sounds seeping through the front d... more
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aussie75 said
… and went to London Dungeon. It is a like a museum/theme restaurant without the food. It is all about… continue reading »
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For many years, Piccadilly Circus - at the junction of five busy streets - has been a major London landmark, seen by many as the capital's center. In the daytime it's a bustling area filled with shoppers, business people and to... more
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kristine_au said
… orientation, so she could set up her bank account and phone etc... walked to Piccadilly Circus, had lunch… continue reading »
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Trafalgar Square was built following the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The man responsible for this famous naval victory, which finally destroyed French naval power and secured Britain from invasion, was Admiral Horatio Nelson.... more
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John and Erin said
…, and jumped on a double decker all the way to Trafalgar Square. From Trafalgar Square we continued to walk, we… continue reading »
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First built in 694 but destroyed by the Great Fire in 1666, the beautiful building that stands today was designed by Christopher Wren and completed in 1710. St. Paul's has been host to many great occasions including the funeral... more
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christina said
…...Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, London and Tower Bridge, Big Ben and Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace… continue reading »
Croydon Travel Experiences
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Trip to London
I woke up at 12:00 PM today because it was so gloomy outside. It was cold, my heater wasn't working properly and I didn't want to g... Continue reading »
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Friday/Saturday & Stayin' Awake
I had waited forever for the plane to take off. Take off it did...and early! The flight was smooth and long (and non-stop! Go American... Continue reading »
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Brit for a Day!
July 25th, 2006. Departure Day.As I packed my bag for the airpor in Montréal, I couldn't believe it was finally time to go. I'd been at a... Continue reading »
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Guy Fawkes Jamboree
November 1, 2006Admittedly, these blog entries would be much better had I actually written them anytime near the dates about which I am w... Continue reading »
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This Train is for Cockfosters
London is, I have to admit, just as fantastic and exciting as any of its North American counterparts, despite its UK-quirkiness, a fact I... Continue reading »
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