Historic London Buildings

Tower Bridge was built in 1884 and is now internationally recognized as an iconic symbol of London. The Tower Bridge Exhibition allows visitors to ascend the towers to a walkway for superb views of the city, view exhibits on the construction and history of the bridge, and see the original steam engines that used to raise and lower the central section of the bridge.
Tower Bridge Road, London, Greater London, England, SE1 2UP

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Heritage Highlight: A true London icon
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The Wellington Arch is a magnificent processional arch designed by architect Decimus Burton for George IV to act as an outer gateway to Buckingham Palace. In 1846 a huge equine statue of the Duke of Wellington was added to the top of the arch, giving it its current name.
Hyde Park Corner, London, Greater London, England, W1J 7JZ

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The chapter house of Westminster Abbey was built in 1250 to serve as a gathering place for the Benedictine monks who oversaw the running of the abbey and its church. The monks would meet here daily to go over all the myriad of administrative details necessary to run such a large and important monastic establishment.
Dean's Yard, London, Greater London, England, SW1P 3PA

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Winchester Palace was the London residence of the powerful medieval Bishops of Winchester. Begun in the 12th century, the Palace fell out of use in the middle of the 17th century. Remains include the ruins of the Great Hall with a superb rose window.
Clink Street, London, Greater London, England, SE1 9DG

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Heritage Highlight: Superb medieval rose window
Nearest: Self Catering