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Tower Bridge, London

The Tower Bridge is located close to the Tower of London in United Kingdom. It is a combined bascule (moveable bridge) and suspension bridge. Often erroneously called the London Bridge (which is some...

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The HMS Belfast, a museum ship in London

The HMS Belfast is currently a museum ship. It was part of the Royal Navy’s Town-class cruisers. Belfast was launched in 1938. She was active in the World War II, the Korean War and was later stationed...

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New Terminal at Heathrow Airport (T5), London

With the opening of the new terminal at Heathrow, the airport will be able handle almost 45% more passengers. This could not have come sooner, when air traffic, especially the long distance...

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Heathrow (LHR) to London City center

How to get to London City centre from Heathrow Airport (LHR)- From Heathrow the centre of the city is well connected by tube (underground), rail, taxi, bus. There are manned information counters from...

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Hyde Park – London

Hyde Park – This is a 350 acre park in Central London. One can easily reach there through the London Underground – at the Hyde Park Corner station on the Piccadilly line between Knightsbridge  and...

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Westminster Palace, Clock Tower and Big ben, London

Big Ben and the Clock Tower – Probably the most famous landmark of Britain, the Clock Tower (also called St. Stephens Tower) houses the world’s largest chiming four faced turret clock. Its construction...

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Trafalgar Square, London

Trafalgar Square – This square is considered a centre of democracy where the public can hold rallies and demonstrations at weekends on various political, religious and general issues. It is a centrally...

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Piccadilly Circus

Piccadilly Circus – This is a famous road junction of five roads in London’s West End. Built in 1819 it was meant to connect Regent Street with the major shopping area of Piccadilly. Piccadilly derives...

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The London Eye

The London Eye – The London Eye is a Observation Wheel built in 1999 and located on the west end of Jubilee Gardens on the South Bank of River Thames. It is also known as the Millennium Wheel. It was …...

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Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace – The official London residence of the British Monarch, Buckingham Palace is one of the most recognizable London Landmarks and dates back to the 18th century. The site however had...

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