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The Great Court at the British Museum in London. Photo Credit: © Diliff via Wikimedia Commons.

20 Popular Museums In London To Visit

24 Sep 2018
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London is a fascinating city and among its numerous attractions are 250+ museums, many of them world-class and free to enter.  There are also museums in London that charge an entrance fee and some of the free museums in London do charge for special exhibitions, but a general rule...
Tower Bridge from Shad Thames. Photo Credit: © Colin / Wikimedia Commons.

History Of Tower Bridge In London

18 Sep 2018
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Tower Bridge in London was built between 1886 and 1894 and is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Close to the Tower of London, another iconic landmark that has UNESCO World Heritage Status, the history of Tower Bridge is quite varied and interesting, which is...
London Eye. Photo Credit: © Khamtran via Wikimedia Commons.

Fun Facts About The London Eye

11 Sep 2018
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Even though the London Eye is one of London’s newest landmarks, it is increasingly popular and so considered just as important as some of the more historic landmarks around the city. Constructed in 1998, the London Eye, a large Ferris wheel-like attraction has become an...
Blenheim Palace from the Water Terraces. Photo Credit: © Durova via Wikimedia Commons

5 London Sites Associated With Winston Churchill

04 Sep 2018
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Few world leaders have been as influential as Winston Churchill. He was a powerful and key political figure in the 20th century, and is credited with being the political mastermind that kept the United Kingdom from falling to Germany in World War II.  And with recent movies like...
Windsor Castle at sunset as viewed from the Long Walk in Windsor, England. Photo Credit: © David Iliff via Wikimedia Commons.

History Of Windsor Castle

17 Jul 2018
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One of the most famous castles in London and really all of England is Windsor Castle which has a long detailed and fascinating history. The castle itself has been occupied for a very long time – for a millennia in fact, ever since the legendary William the Conqueror ordered for...
Hampton Court Palace: The Great Gate. Photo Credit: © Luke Nicolaides via Wikimedia Commons.

History of Hampton Court Palace

10 Jul 2018
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Hampton Court Palace is a royal palace in the London borough of Richmond upon Thames and is considered an architectural marvel. And as one of the monuments of the Tudor period, the history of Hampton Court Palace is an interesting one. It’s not a typical royal palace in London,...
Kensington Palace with Victoria Statue. Photo Credit: © Shisha-Tom via Wikimedia Commons.

Inside Kensington Palace, A Royal Palace In The Heart of London

03 Jul 2018
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One of the most stunning royal retreats in the entirety of England, Kensington Palace was originally a relatively modest suburban villa until it was bought by King William III in the 17th-century. This gorgeous palace is a beautiful destination with perfect grounds and a specific...
Some of the British Crown Jewels including

Visiting The British Crown Jewels At The Tower of London

26 Jun 2018
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Throughout the ages, British monarchs have donned and displayed various jewels, regalia, and treasures that have been collectively dubbed as the British Crown Jewels. They have a long, detailed, and quite turbulent history about them, and most of today’s collection dates back to...
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