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Tourist Attractions in London Historic Buildings
When on holiday in London the below are what our survey considers to be the MUST SEE London Attractions. These are the ones that you may well have heard of and some hopefully you will be discovering as new. The survey we carried out amongst both Londoners and tourists that we came across, gave us a good idea of what people wanted to see. We are working on this list to make sure that you, the people interested in the historic buildings in London and tourist attractions in London find what you require.
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- St
Patricks Day in London - London Irish have been a great asset to
London over the years. It is time to join in a party
with the St Patrick's Day parade and, a music and cultural
festival in the centre of the city. This parade is one
not to be missed with its sea of green and marching bands.
- London
New Year - The fireworks in London at New Year are a great world
wide spectacle. View space is limited and hotels get
booked up so plan ahead.
- Churchill
War Rooms (Cabinet War Rooms) and Churchill
museum - have changed their names to commemorate Churchill's become prime
minster 70 year ago in May of 1940. Located close to the Houses of Parliament.
Left as there were vacated, visiting gives you a true feel of war times.
Some rooms for the
PM and War Cabinet are no bigger than prison cells.
- Trooping
of the Colour - A magnificent spectacle in June for all the family. Celebrate
the Queen's official birthday.
- State
Opening of Parliament - An opportunity for the public to see the Queen
exists when this symbolic ceremony takes place.
- Pageant of the Household Cavalry -
In june a military horse spectacular is on show. A pageant by the Queens own
mounted bodyguards.
Top London Attractions
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Buckingham Palace -
No introduction needed to this fine residence I am sure. Official home of Queen Elizabeth II.
- Nelson's Column -
A monument in Trafalgar Square dedicated to Admiral Nelson who
did pay the ultimate price for his monarch and country.
- St Paul's Cathedral -
The best known Cathedral in Europe. Worth a look outside and
in.
- Tower Bridge -
This wonderful towering, raising bridge rivals and other in
Europe as "The Masterpiece" of bridges. Still today it carries
London city traffic and opens.
- Tower of London -
This is definitely one of the most famous and well preserved
London historic buildings in the world. If you don't go to see
this one ... your haven't seen London yet!
- The Globe Theatre -
The reconstructed round theatre in London where William Shakespeare's
plays were performed and still are today.
- Albert Memorial - Queen Victoria's love of her husband Prince Albert shown here with a magnificent London Monument.
- The Cutty Sark - A preserved Clipper ship in Greenwich England. Dry docked for you and the family to explore. A favourite for all ages as shown by the 15 million plus visitors.
- The Millennium
Wheel -
A relatively new London attraction. Take a ride here and see
London from a new perspective.
- The
Royal Observatory -
A historic building well worth a tour in Greenwich. Historically
this is where the our modern globe gets its prime meridian from.
Fun and knowledge for the family astronomers and nautical enthusiasts
- Victoria & Albert museum -
Must see London ... this museum hold such a vast array wonders
it is next to impossible to describe on one page. We have done our best for
you so have a scan. When you visit .. you just haven't seen London until
you have been here.
- National Maritime Museum -
For the navel enthusiasts among you both young and old Greenwich
is the place to see this the great story of a great navel nation.
- Houses of Parliament -
The home of the power. The folks that take the tax off you and keep the country
running, or so I am told, sit in here debating and voting.
- Hampton court -
If you like regal you are going to love this one. Its so regal .. i could not
take any photos of it. A good description though i think you will agree.
- Piccadilly circus - Place to meet on the street just before you go off and shop till you drop. Great fun but watch your credit cards you could end up broke.
- Westminster Abbey -
Wow. Magnificent. Managed to get in on a nice summers day. Worth a trip in itself.
Don't let the photos fool you. ITS BIG!
- British museum - You can spend days here and not get board. All you ever wanted in a museum in my opinion.
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