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Kensington Palace

September 3rd 2008 04:15
Kensington Palace



Kensington Palace, a part of the Historic Royal Palaces, has been a residence of the British Royal Family since the 17th century and birthplace and childhood home of Queen Victoria. It was also the former home of the late Princess Diana and one of London's most popular tourist destinations


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Harrods

August 22nd 2008 02:54
Harrods



Since the store first opened its doors in 1849, Harrods has become arguably the world's most famous department store, priding itself on a reputation for excellence, customer service and the finest-quality merchandise


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Royal Opera House

July 29th 2008 21:37
Royal Opera House


The Royal Opera House in London is one of the foremost opera houses in the world with an illustrious history dating back to 1728


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National Portrait Gallery

July 25th 2008 23:15
National Portrait Gallery


The National Portrait Gallery in London is a world famous museum housing portraits of noted Brits from the Tudors to the present day


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Museum in Docklands

July 23rd 2008 21:50
Museum in Docklands


London's Museum in Docklands is a fascinating place to learn about the city's history, archaeology and contemporary cultures


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Hampstead Heath

July 19th 2008 02:45
Hampstead Heath


London's Hampstead Heath is one of the city's most popular open spaces for its beauty, proximity and accessibility to everyone. Situated just four miles (six kilometres) from Trafalgar Square, lies a beautiful countryside boasting rich mosaic of flora and fauna and extensive recreational facilities


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London Transport Museum

July 18th 2008 22:48
London Transport Museum


The London Transport Museum features a collection of vehicles, rolling stock, posters, signs, uniforms, photos, maps and drawings from the past and offers a glimpse of what the future London transport might be like


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Big Ben

July 11th 2008 10:30
Big Ben


The Big Ben is the nickname for the famous Clock Tower at the Palace of Westminster in London and is arguably one of the city's most popular landmarks


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The Wallace Collection

July 4th 2008 22:30
The Wallace Collection


The Wallace Collection is a national museum in London which displays the wonderful works of art collected in the 18th and 19th centuries by the first four Marquesses of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace, the son of the 4th Marquess


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Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms

July 2nd 2008 15:30
Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms


The Cabinet War Rooms was constructed in 1938 to serve as an underground headquarter of the British High Command in the event of an aerial attack on London and was put to good use by Sir Winston Churchill during World War II


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Bank of England Museum

June 27th 2008 03:30
Bank of England Museum


The Bank of England Museum offers a rich history and time-line of the Bank of England since its inception in 1694 to becoming the United Kingdom's central bank


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Fulham Palace

June 24th 2008 07:55
Fulham Palace


London's Fulham Palace was an estate owned by the Bishops of London for over 1300 years and the Palace was their country home from at least the 11th century


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Horniman Museum

June 20th 2008 07:15
Horniman Museum


The Horniman Museum is located in the south of London and is a museum of the world, its peoples and their cultures, and its environments. Founded in 1901 by the Victorian tea trader Frederick Horniman, a large part of the original collection is still on display today


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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

June 20th 2008 04:15
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre


Shakespeare's Globe Theatre is a unique international resource dedicated to the exploration of the great writer's work, and the playhouse for which he wrote, through the connected means of education and performance


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