2. Cantor Tower, China – 600 meters (2, ft). Opened in 2010. The tower briefly held the title of tallest tower in the world, replacing the CN Tower, before being surpassed by the Tokyo Skytree in 2011. It is a multi-purpose Chinese observation tower in the Haizhu District of Guangzhou, China Scroll…
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Training at Castle gym Christmas came early for me today. I was invited to go and train at an independent gym run by bodybuilders and, when I got there, they offered me free membership. You realise what this means. I can now train at a gym which has things like a squat rack, and more than one Olympic bar. :-O Today was the best training session I’ve had in a long time, and…
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To keep the rating score and review content relevant for your upcoming trip, we archive reviews older than 24 months. Only a customer who has booked through Booking.com and stayed at the property in question can write a review. This allows us to verify that our reviews come from real guests like you. Who better to tell others about the free breakfast, friendly staff, or their…
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It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t love London, and it’s also hard to find someone who doesn’t have a fact or two about the UK’s capital. While we could go on for days and days listing interesting pieces of trivia, here are our 7 favorite facts about London; hopefully there are a few here you haven’t heard before! 1. It’s against the law to die in the Houses of Parliament…
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As the old adage goes, an Englishman’s home is his castle. But where are London’s actual castles? Even the most fresh-off-the-boat tourist could not fail to notice that the Tower of London is central London’s sole surviving bastion; however, throughout the ages several castles and fortifications have existed within inner London. Baynard’s Castle Baynard’s Castle, named after…
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There is a lot to see and do at Windsor Castle, so please allow enough time to make the most of your visit. We suggest between 2½ and 3 hours. The Castle is at the top of a steep hill, and the visitor route covers long distances. You are advised to wear comfortable shoes. The Admission Centre is at its busiest between 09:30 and 11:30, so you may like to consider arriving after…
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Lakefront Lines offers the best choices for bus tours in the Detroit area. Take a break from everyday life, and let us whisk you away on a trip you will never forget. We will do all the planning for you. You won’t have to worry about making reservations, purchasing tickets, or dealing with directions. Sit Back and Enjoy the Ride A vacation is a time to rejuvenate your body…
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London is a wonderful, world-renowned city with virtually no drawbacks… apart from cost. Well with London vouchers from Groupon you now can enjoy all the benefits of life in the big city without breaking the bank! London vouchers are available on everyday services such as having a haircut, going food shopping and getting a spray tan. For those with more luxurious tastes, you…
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The Crown Jewels. For centuries they have taken on a meaning of immeasurable wealth and high importance. We liken the things that matter most in our lives to these symbols of British royal power (including, for us blokes, a very special area indeed). If you have a chance, you can go have a look at them at the Tower of London, where they’ve been on display to the public since…
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Prince Charles echoed his brother s thoughts. So much of my childhood was spent at Windsor. To see one-fifth of it in ashes made my blood run cold. It was also the favorite home of Queen Elizabeth, who spent much of her childhood during World War II there. Salvaging treasures Dickie Arbiter, director of the Royal Collection, says, Prince Andrew was the first on the scene…
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If food and drink are your pleasures, you will not be disappointed by Windsor! There is such a good choice of eating and drinking establishments within Windsor town centre and Eton, that listing them all is a near impossibility. Within a short walk of the Castle you will find historic pubs and restaurants, continental-style pavement cafes, traditional tea rooms, wine bars…
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The Berkeley Group builds homes and neighbourhoods. They focus on creating beautiful, successful places in London and the South of England. The business works together with other people to tackle the shortage of good quality homes, and make a lasting contribution to the landscape and to the communities that it helps create. The Berkeley Group is publicly-owned and listed on…
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Description Ein extrem hochauflösendes Lichtbild der Tower-Bridge in London. Dieses Foto besteht aus 53 einzelnen 12, 8-Megapixel-Bildern, die mit PTGui zusammengesetzt wurden. Die Fotos wurden aufgenommen mit einer Canon 5D, Brennweite: 70-200mm f/2, 8 mit ca. 185 mm Brennweite mit Blende 14 und 3, 2 Sekunden Verschlusszeit. English: An extremely high resolution image of Tower…
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Skeleton in the London Dungeon. Opening in 1974, the attraction was initially designed as a museum of macabre history, but the Dungeon has evolved to become an actor-led, interactive experience. The Dungeon is operated by Merlin Entertainments. In 2013, the London Dungeon moved from its premises on Tooley Street to a new location near County Hall and the London Eye. The London…
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Blood, Sweat and Towers is the debut album of English punk rock band the Towers of London, released on 5 June 2006. The album features thirteen tracks, four of which have been released in the United Kingdom as singles. The album was heavily influenced by Sex Pistols and Guns N Roses . Sonically the songs contained on Blood, Sweat and Towers are played in a loose punk rock…
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As a princess, Elizabeth was sent to the Tower of London by her half-sister, Queen Mary I. She was suspected of involvement in a plot against the Queen, led by the traitor Sir Thomas Wyatt. ‘Oh Lord!’ said Elizabeth, as she entered the Tower, ‘I never thought to have come here as a prisoner.’ In 1559, Elizabeth returned to the Tower under very different circumstances. On 14…
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Most recent review Stayed for two nights on business, staff friendly and helpful, good location for the office I was at. Offer complimentary wifi which seems to be there to frustrate you into buying premium wifi. I was getting broadly 100Kb/s speed (think dial-up) over the free wifi.The hotel was excellent with friendly staff and good sized bedrooms. It is close to the Tower…
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1. York University has a higher density of ducks on its campus than any other university in England. 2. People in the south of England have on average bigger feet than people in the north. 3. The only case of a camel killed by lightning in England was in 1997 at Knowsley Safari Park. 4. Norwich is the only city in England to have been named a “City of Literature” by UNESCO…
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The UK s most prestigious prize for new buildings, the Riba Stirling Prize, will be awarded on 16 October. BBC News Online, in partnership with Riba, is taking a look at each of the contenders for the prize. London Bridge Tower (The Shard) was designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop. Media captionStaff and locals give their opinions on the Shard At 72 storeys, The Shard…
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Information to help you to continue your your rail journey through London. London is well served by trains to and from all parts of Britain and most London termini have their own London Underground (Tube) station (with the notable exception of Fenchurch Street where the nearest London Underground station is Tower Hill). All stations are served by buses and taxis. Crossing London…
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