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London

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London AttractionsBBC Television

Centre

On a tour of London's BBCTelevision Centre, you willsee behind the scenes of themost famous TV Centre in

the world. You mayexperience areas such asthe News Centre, dressingrooms, Blue Peter Garden

and studios


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Houses of Parliament

The Houses of Parliament andBig Ben are one of Britain'smost famous and recognisablelandmarks. The Palace of

Westminster is a historicbuilding with exquisitearchitecture that holds both theHouses of Commons and Lords.The Houses of Parliament arefull of history and nostalgia and

represent democracy in GreatBritain. Statues and monumentsstand to great people such asWinston Churchill who deliveredmany famous speeches here

during the war.


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London Bridge is a bridge between the City of London andSouthwark in London, U.K., over the River Thames. Situatedbetween Cannon Street Railway Bridge and Tower Bridge, it forms

the western end of the Pool of London. On the south side of thebridge are Southwark Cathedral and London Bridge station; on

the north side are the Monument to the Great Fire of London and

Monument tube station.
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London Eye

The London Eye offers aunique opportunity to view allof London from the biggestobservation wheel in theworld. Spectacular views of

the Houses of Parliament,Tower Bridge and the Towerof London. The London Eyeoffers a unique timed

admission booking system.All passengers must have atimed ticket with boardingtime before they fly.


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MadameTussauds

London's most famous tourist attraction hascome alive! Why not come and visit Madame

Tussauds and get up close to your favouritecelebrities at this amazing day out in London.Wax figures of Hollywood's glam comedy chicksDrew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz have been

unveiled at Madame Tussauds, London. The A-list 'lovelies' are hanging out in the Blush area ofthe attraction in an authentic hair and make-upmovie trailer set, where guests can join them for

a totally unique, thoroughly gorgeous photo.


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The MonumentThis tall tower commemorates theGreat Fire of London which started

in Pudding Lane on 2ndSeptember 1666 and raged forseveral days devastating most ofthe city. 13,000 houses were

destroyed but remarkably onlyfour people were killed, new lawswere rushed through Parliamentrequiring the city to be rebuiltusing stone and brick. The tower

has no lift and with nearly fourhundred steps it is not for the fainthearted, offering spectacular viewsonce you have climbed the

Monument.


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London Gardens & ParksChelsea Physic Garden

Situated in the heart of London, this 'SecretGarden' is a centre of education, beauty andrelaxation. Founded in 1673 by the WorshipfulSociety of Apothecaries, it continues to research

the properties, origins and conservation of over5000 species.


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Morden Hall Park

Historic parkland,with meadows,wetlands and a

network ofwaterways. Fragrantand colourful rosegarden with over2,000 roses (May-

Sept). Old Snuff MillEnvironmental Centrebrings learning to life.


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London Museums

Bank of England Museum

The Bank of EnglandMuseum tells the story of theBank of England from its

foundation in 1694 to its roletoday as the UnitedKingdom's central bank. Thehistorical displays includematerial drawn from theBank's own collections of

books, documents, silver,prints, paintings, banknotes,coins and photographs.There is a display of gold,including Roman andmodern gold bars, alongsidepikes and muskets onceused to defend the Bank.


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Charles Dickens andfamily lived at 48 DoughtyStreet between 1837-39.This coincided with

increased prosperity forthe young novelist andalthough his residency atnumber 48 was rathershort, he published and

completed some of hismost famous works,including 'The PickwickPapers', 'Oliver Twist' and'Nicholas Nickleby'.

Dickens House Museum


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Museum of London is one of the world's largest urbanhistory museums and cares for over two million objects inits collection. The lower galleries are currently undergoingmajor redevelopment work which will see spectacular newgalleries opening in spring 2010 telling the story of modern

London from 1666 to the present day. The Museum alsoholds the largest archaeological archive in Europe of this

wealth of information.


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The Natural HistoryMuseum is a world-classresource for learners. Weaim to help people enjoy

the natural world, developtheir scientific knowledgeand understand theimpact of science on theirlives. Explore the secretsof the natural world. Fromvolcanoes and meteoritesto blood-sucking bats.Find out more in thesevideos, articles andinteractive features.

Natural History Museum


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London PalacesBuckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is one of themost famous Palace's in the worldand is the official London residencefor H.M Queen Elizabeth II as wellas being used extensively by othermembers of the royal family. Byvisiting the Palace you would begetting an insight into the Royalfamily as well as samplingmagnificent rooms like the Ballroomwhich is used for many purposesincluding state banquets for visitingHeads of State. From the visit youwill also see one of the finestworking stables in existence, theRoyal Mews as well as samplingsome of the finest works of art fromthe Royal collection.


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The Tower of London

The Tower of London has been home to the world-famousCrown Jewels since the beginning of the 14th century. Stillused by the Queen and the Royal Family, the Crown Jewelsare an essential part of your visit to the Tower of London.

Newly displayed in 1994, it is now possible to view the

Crown Jewels at close quarters.


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London Churches

Westminster Abbey

The Abbey was founded byEdward the Confessor and

consecrated in 1065. Every kingand queen of England sinceWilliam the Conqueror has beencrowned here with the exceptionof both Edward V and EdwardVIII and many are buried heretoo. The abbey also holds theCoronation throne as well asmonuments and plaques thathelp you to remember Britain'spast such as tributes to Britain'sarmed forces. The abbey alsoholds many famous peoples

death masks including HenryVII's.


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