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London
is one of the world's most fascinating cities, with visitors from every
corner of the globe drawn to its wealth of cultural and leisure attractions.
It is also one of the Europe's leading commercial centres where movers and
shakers come to do business and clinch deals. The city groans under the
weight of foreign banks, a throbbing stock exchange, a buoyant
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of London's most unusual and exciting exhibitions is situated inside the
towers and engine rooms of the bridge. Animatronic characters from the
bridge's past guide visitors through a series of audio-visual
presentations, which tell the story of this world famous London
landmark.
You will discover why the bridge was needed, how a design was chosen and
how the bridge is raised.
One of London's most famous landmarks, the bridge was constructed in the
1890s.
Tower bridge features a road which can be raised to allow tall ships to
pass through to the Pool of London and an elevated walkway affording
permanent access.
The main attraction of The Tower Bridge Experience has to be the
spectacular views over London from the high-level Walkways, 140ft above
the River Thames. From this unique viewpoint, visitors can see some of
London's most well-known buildings, such as the Tower of London, St
Paul's Cathedral and Canary Wharf.
There are also multi-lingual touch-screen computers on both the East and
West Walkways, giving visitors more detailed information about the sites
in the surrounding area. To add to visitors' enjoyment, there is also a
photographic exhibition on the East Walkway, spanning over 100 years of
the bridge's history.
Recommended Internet Sites
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Tower Bridge Experience
Explore London Tower Bridge Photo
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 King George III bought Buckingham House in
1761 for his wife Queen Charlotte to use as a comfortable family home
close to St
James's Palace. Buckingham House became known as the Queen's House, and 14
of George III's 15 children were born there. In 1762 work began on
remodelling the house to the King's requirements.
George IV, on his accession in 1820, decided to reconstruct the house.
Queen Victoria was the first sovereign to take up residence in July
1837.The present Forecourt of the Palace, where Changing the Guard takes
place, was formed in 1911, as part of the Victoria Memorial scheme. The
gates and railings were also completed in 1911.
Recommended Internet Sites
Buckingham Palace - from the official site of the British Monarchy.
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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.
Recommended Internet Sites :
Covent Gardens' Jubilee Arts and Crafts Market Hall
Covent Garden Life
What is it about Covent Garden?
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