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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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Little Master said
… in the nosebleed section sitting in seats that were clearly designed to torture prisoners at the Tower of London… 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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SarAnn said
… and we all just sort of walked around London and went by Big Ben, the London Eye, Buckingham Palace… 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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Revived said
…; Visit Buckingham Palace Night Visit to Big Ben and Westminster Abbey… 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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The Robinson Family said
… and made our way to Westminster Abbey. The last time we were here in was closed so we were not able to see… 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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fuchsiagrl1 said
… went to the london dungeon, which is a cool museum that details londons dark history, like jack… 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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Kev-Jules said
…! Then it was off on another adventure. We caught more of those fabulous red buses through Oxford Circus, Piccadilly… 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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Revived said
…> Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace Relax in Green Park Trafalgar… 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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Marbear said
… the Underground to get to the St. Pauls Cathedral. We walked all 530 steps to the top of the dome where I… continue reading »
Chelsea Travel Experiences
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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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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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The American's are coming, the American's are com...
As you all know, thanksgiving was a little over a week ago and since I could not spend it with my biological family in Texas, Gen and I d... 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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*LONDON*
After Amsterdam, my friends and I ventured on to my most anticipated destination- LONDON!! I couldn't believe that I was actually g... Continue reading »
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