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London Attractions
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Sir Christopher
Wren designed this wonderful building,
which was started 9 years after the medieval
St Pauls had been burnt down in the Fire
of London. He completed this masterpiece
in 1711. It was hailed as the world's
first Protestant cathedral and to this
day dominates much of the City's skyline.
You can climb up in to the Whispering
gallery in the dome, where a whisper at
one side carries right round the dome.
Then up to the Stone Gallery giving a
view over the city, and up to the Golden
Gallery at the top of the dome.
The crypt is equally impressive, with
the tombs of both Nelson and Wellington. |
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Henry VIII
is probably Hampton Court's most famous
occupant and its first royal owner. All
his lavish private rooms were demolished
in the early 18th century but the two
most magnificent public rooms still survive
- the Great Hall and the Chapel Royal,
which is still a place of worship today.
King William III's Apartments are the
finest and most important set of Baroque
state apartments in the world. They are
still furnished with the magnificent furniture
and tapestries which graced them in 1700
when they were completed for the King.
Today you see them restored after the
terrible fire of 1986. An exhibition under
the colonnade in Clock Court near the
entrance to the King's Apartments explains
the restoration and the function of the
state rooms.
There are over 60 acres of gardens to
explore at Hampton Court including the
Maze, the Great Vine and the newly restored
Privy Garden.
The buildings of Hampton Court cover 6
acres and comprise many courtyards and
cloisters. One of the greatest pleasures
of visiting the palace is strolling around
them admiring the harmonious blend of
Tudor and Baroque architecture and curiosities
such as Henry VIII's Astronomical Clock
and Cardinal Wolsey's coat of arms in
Clock Court. |
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At the
Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, there are
300 acres of beautiful gardens, with six
glasshouses to visit including the Evolution
House. The Gardens are open daily from
9.30am. Closing time varies according
to the time of year, but it's not earlier
than 4pm or later than 7.30pm. For exact
times call the Gardens on 020 8940 1171.
Admission to the gardens is £5 for adults,
£2.50 for children; during the last hour
before closing, there is a reduced rate
of £3 for all visitors. Kew Gardens are
closed 25 December and 1 January.
The nearest Underground station is Kew
Gardens and you are also within easy reach
of Richmond with its riverside pubs, antique
shops, village green and royal park. |
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The Tower
of London built by William the Conqueror
in 1078 to guard the river approach to
London. It was restored in 1700, but the
original part of the White Tower (so named
because Henry III had it whitewashed both
inside and out) still stands.
From 1322 onwards the Tower held prisoners
suspected of plotting the downfall of
the Monarch. Amongst the most famous prisoners
held there were Anne Boleyn, Katherine
Howard, Lady Jane Grey, the Earl of Essex
and the young princes, Edward V and Richard
of York. The last prisoner was the Nazi,
Rudolph Hess. He was held from 17-21
May 1941.
Today, the Tower is probably best known
as the home of the Crown Jewels. |
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The London
Dungeon is best known for its depiction
of medieval torture and executions. Even
adults have been known to scream when
a frightening image lurks at you in the
dark.
Among the different experiences is the
exciting boat ride feature, Judgment Day,
which casts the visitor in the role of
the condemned. The spectacular Jack the
Ripper experience is as chilling as ever,
retracing the steps of the infamous London
serial killer. |
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No visit
to London is complete to London without
a visit to Covent Garden, a most atmospheric
London institution.
In addition to an arts and crafts market,
outdoor street performers who would do
the Royal Albert Hall proud, perform on
the sidewalks for free ( Well there is
always a hat passed around at the end!)
Covent Garden's restaurants, bars, shops
and street entertainers make it the ideal
location for a great day or night out.
Covent Garden is world famous for its
jugglers, musicians and mime artists.
In the Arts and Crafts Market hall, you
will find you will find 120 craftsmen
selling their original handmade Arts and
Crafts, Ceramics, Knit-wear, Pottery,
Silk Screen Printing, Etching, Chinese
Art, Hand Painted House Plaques &
House Signs, Heraldry, Coats of Arms,
Hand Painted Crests & Shields, Board
Games, Enameling, Jewellery, Wooden Toys,
Goldsmiths, Doll Houses, Silversmiths,
Glassware, Hobo Dolls, Calligraphy, Lace-ware,
Mohair Sweaters, Cardigans and Coats,
Soft Toys and Dolls, Luxury Bathrobes,
Wood Turning, Karum game boards and lots
more. |
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The British
Airways London Eye - London's Giant Observation
Wheel, finally became operational in January
2000. Standing proud in London's Jubilee
Gardens, on the South Bank of the River
Thames the British Airways London Eye
is a focal point of the Nation's celebration
of the New Century. The Wheel is the largest
of its kind ever to be built, at a height
of 135m (450feet) and 1600 tons. |
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London's
most famous square situated in the very
heart of London, filled with tourists
feeding pigeons!
In the center stands Nelson's column,
commemorating the battle of Trafalgar.
The National Art Gallery stand on one
side of the square.
St Martins In The Fields offers afternoon
concerts, and has a coffee shop in a crypt
as well as a coffee shop. |
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