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Attractions near London
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National Gallery
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Established in 1824, the National Gallery houses one of the finest collections of European paintings in the world, as well as presenting numerous one-off exhibitions throughout the year. |
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Nelson's Column
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Nelson's Column is the focal point of Trafalgar Square. Admiral Nelson was one of Britain's best-loved heroes, who fought valiantly for his country. |
 Trafalgar Square
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Trafalgar Square, set in central London, is one of Britain's great tourist attractions. A visit to the capital would be incomplete without going to this most famous of landmarks. |
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The Household Cavalry Museum
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The Household Cavalry Museum is unlike any other military museum because it offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the work of the Household Cavalry. |
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The Cenotaph
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The War memorial, known the world over as The Cenotaph, is situated in London's Whitehall; it was originally built of wood and plaster, for the first anniversary of the armistice in 1919. |
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Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms
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The Churchill Museum, the world's first major museum dedicated to life of Winston Churchill, is a permanent exhibition housed within the unique setting of the historic Cabinet War Rooms. |
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10 Downing Street
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No. 10 Downing Street, with its famous black front door - the backdrop to many historical announcements, has been the official residence of Britain's Prime Minister since 1732. |
 London Eye
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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. |
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Westminster Abbey
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The Collegiate Church of St. Peter in Westminster, better known as Westminster Abbey, holds a unique place in Britain's history. |
 Big Ben
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Big Ben is one of London's best-known landmarks, and looks most spectacular at night when the clock faces are illuminated. |
 Houses of Parliament
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The Houses of Parliament, otherwise known as The Palace of Westminster, stands on the site where Edward the Confessor had the original palace built in the first half of the eleventh century. |
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British Museum
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The British Museum is the oldest, and one of the largest museums in the world. Where else can you see some of the greatest treasures of all time under one roof? |
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Dr Johnson's House
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This House can be described as a shrine to the English language, for it was here that Dr Samuel Johnson worked for many years to compile the first comprehensive English Dictionary which was published in 1755. |
 Buckingham Palace
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Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the sovereign, and was first opened to the public in 1993. |
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St Bride's Church
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This site spans two thousand years' development of an island people. Little of importance that has happened in England's story has not been echoed in St. Bride's. |
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