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Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Photo Credit: © Diliff via Wikimedia Commons.

History of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London

28 Feb 2020
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The Victoria & Albert Museum is one of the largest and best museums in the world. Often referred to as the V&A, it contains art from all around the world spanning thousands of years. Many of its collections represent the most comprehensive collections of their kind in the...
The choir at St Paul's Cathedral looking east. Photo Credit: © Diliff via Wikimedia Commons.

History of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London

15 Feb 2020
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The history of St. Paul’s Cathedral is truly fascinating. This is a building that has gone through multiple iterations over the course of several centuries. It’s been the site of many important historical events, and it is still one of the most iconic buildings in...
National Gallery in London. Photo Credit: © Diego Delso via Wikimedia Commons.

10 Facts About The National Gallery in London

24 Sep 2019
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Early in the nineteenth century, Britain experienced a great increase in the creation of art and also in demand for it. In response to this demand, the National Gallery was founded and built at Trafalgar Square, London. Today, The National Gallery is one of London’s most...
Aerial view of the British Museum. Photo Credit: © Luke Massey & the Greater London National Park City Initiative via Wikimedia Commons.

10 Facts About The British Museum in London

10 Sep 2019
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The British Museum is one of the most famous museums in the world and houses a lot of interesting artifacts. Its collection is said to span more than two million years of human history. Like any old establishment, it also has a few quirky secrets and factoids that make it...
Street view of Liberty London department store. Photo Credit: © Claudio Divizia via 123RF.

History of Liberty London Department Store

24 Jul 2019
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The Liberty London department store is one of London’s most prominent shops. It has been around since the late 19th century and is responsible for many of directional changes in what’s fashionable around London. From unique clothing to furniture and jewellery, this is one of the...
Street view of Harrods department store in London. Photo Credit: © Chan Richie via 123RF.

History Of Harrods Department Store In London

10 Jul 2019
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Harrods department store is one of London’s most famous and iconic shops. The history of Harrods first starts in 1824, when it was opened as a general merchant’s shop for drapes, linens, wickers, and various goods. Since then, it’s become one of the most prestigious shops in...
Fruit and flowers section at Fortnum & Mason department store in London. Photo Credit: © Andrew Dunn.

History of Fortnum & Mason Department Store in London

15 May 2019
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Fortnum’s & Mason’s department store in London, often called Fortnum’s, has been around since 1707. It has had a colourful continuous history and has often been centre stage at some of London and UK’s important historical moments. Today, it’s a department store that...
UNESCO World Heritage Site: Avebury Stone Circle. Photo Credit: © Detmar Owen via Wikimedia Commons.

10 Facts About Avebury Stone Circle, A UNESCO World Heritage Site In England

20 Feb 2019
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The Avebury Stone Circle is an architectural marvel that was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1986. Today, tourists from all over the world visit the Avebury Village in Wiltshire, a county in southwest England, just to see this ancient structure. Below are 10...
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