Facts About London

Parnell bars

Parnell bars

January 23, 2024
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Windsor Castle Architectural

Windsor Castle Architectural

December 26, 2023
Description of the famous Windsor Castle Information & Facts about Windsor Castle The Design, Layout and Architecture of Windsor Castle What is the castle used for today? How many years has Windsor castle existed? Description of Windsor Castle The castle, after centuries…

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Windsor Castle Kitchen

Windsor Castle Kitchen

December 12, 2023
To Get a fascinating insight into Windsor Castle as a working royal palace with a guided Tour to the Great Kitchen. The tour takes you behind-the-scenes to the oldest working kitchen in the country which has remained in constant use for nearly 750 years. Visitors will hear…

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London facts For Children

London facts For Children

September 12, 2023
592, children living in London are below the poverty line, 37 per cent of all children in the capital. While poverty rates are higher for everyone in London than nationally, this gap is larger for children than for any other group. London has the highest rate of child poverty…

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Facts about towers

Facts about towers

June 27, 2023
The Eiffel Tower was the tallest building in the world when it was completed in 1889. It was built for the World s Fair to demonstrate that iron could be as strong as stone while being dramatically lighter. And in fact the wrought-iron tower is twice as tall as the masonry…

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Home Park, Windsor

Home Park, Windsor

January 10, 2023
The Home Park is a famous feature of the land to the north of Windsor Castle. It has been used for many years as a sports area, with archery, cricket, rugby and tennis all catered for. The area was also the home of The Royal Windsor Horse Show in mid-May until its move to…

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Henry VIII Windsor Castle

Henry VIII Windsor Castle

October 26, 2022
For over a 1 years Windsor Castle as stood, it is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and the Official Residence of Her Majesty The Queen. Standing in the county of Berkshire, it is also the home to many a Ghosts and tales of supernatural haunting. Windsor…

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Crown Jewels facts

Crown Jewels facts

October 12, 2022
Anna Keay – author of The Crown Jewels – reveals her 10 favourite facts about the most complete collection of royal regalia. Part of the Royal Collection, the Crown Jewels attract millions of visitors to the Tower of London every year. Here are 10 things that you really…

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Facts about London, England

Facts about London, England

October 5, 2022
London s Big Ben is not the tower. It s the bell inside it. To be a London black cab driver, one is expected to know over 25, roads and 50, points of interest and pass a test called The Knowledge. In the 16th century, a London law forbade wife beating after 9:00 P.M…

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Fun facts about London England

Fun facts about London England

September 14, 2022
If you’ve been to London, you will have seen many black taxis driving around the streets. These taxis are a true symbol of London (almost as iconic as a London bus!) but how did they originate and how do you hail one? London taxis (often called ‘black cabs’) have a very…

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Windsor Castle Campden Hill Road

Windsor Castle Campden Hill Road

September 14, 2022
London is renowned for being spoiled with great pubs and bars – and Kensington is no exception. And since it’s London Beer Week this week, why not list some of the more quirky bars and pubs around the neighborhood? Churchill Arms, Kensington – The first pub in London with…

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London England facts and information

London England facts and information

September 14, 2022
Buckingham Palace is not only the home of the Queen and Prince Philip but also the London residence of the Duke of York (Prince Andrew) and the Earl and Countess of Wessex (Prince Edward and his wife) and their daughter. Buckingham Palace is used also for the administrative…

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Crown Jewels of London

Crown Jewels of London

September 13, 2022
The Coronation Spoon The silver-gilt Coronation Spoon is over 800 years old – though it has been refurbished and re-gilded down the years. In 1649, the spoon was sold rather than being destroyed with the rest of the medieval crown jewels. This extraordinary survival is used…

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Windsor Castle Opening

Windsor Castle Opening

September 13, 2022
Visiting Windsor Castle and St George s Chapel The Royal Standard flying over the castle indicating that the Queen is in residence Climb the Round Tower!! For very many years it has not been possible to climb to the top of the Round Tower but in 2011 the Tower was reopened…

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Buckingham Palace to Windsor Castle

Buckingham Palace to Windsor Castle

September 8, 2022
After early morning pickup from central London, travel west by air-conditioned coach to nearby Windsor, home to magnificent Windsor Castle. As you travel, hear how this vast fortress-palace is the world’s oldest occupied castle. Originally built by William the Conqueror…

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London historical facts

London historical facts

August 30, 2022
In the late 1580s, Sir Walter Raleigh attempted to plant a colony for England in present-day North Carolina. This unsuccessful and expensive settlement, often referred to as The Lost Colony, made the English crown wary of trying again. It was not until 1606 that the Virginia…

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Lower Clapton Road, Hackney

Lower Clapton Road, Hackney

August 2, 2022
Overview Following requests, we have extended the consultation by one week. The deadline for comments is now Sunday 20 March 2016. Update ends We are currently consulting on proposals to redesign the junction of Lower Clapton Road and Urswick Road in Hackney. What are we…

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Windsor Castle hotels

Windsor Castle hotels

July 8, 2022
Something for you to enjoy outside the castle is the Changing of the Guard ceremony. The ceremony, which takes place at 11:00 and is accompanied by the Regimental Band, lasts for 45 minutes. It really is an impressive display of British military heritage. Make sure to check…

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