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…
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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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Parking Valet parking Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London recommends a professional valet parking service offering guaranteed parking spaces at competitive rates. Please contact our third party supplier, Car Spa Logistics for more information or to make a booking. View the Car Spa Logistics price list for Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London. Car parks There is no on-site…
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Hot yoga London’s first dedicated hot yoga studio. Lined with fragrant Juniper logs and fitted with state of the art anti-bacterial technology, enter deep stretches and poses, and detoxify through perspiration, in a hot but fresh environment. Gym floor Soaring double height gym floor to lift the spirits. Packed with the latest equipment, from TRX rig to sprint track. Build…
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Tower Bridge today celebraties its 120th birthday and is still one of London s best known landmarks, attracting thousands of tourists each year. The suspension bridge over River Thames, which took eight years to complete, was officially opened on 30 June 1894 by The Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VII. Construction started on the iconic landmark in 1886 with the…
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Members of the National Trust & English Heritage enter free and there are various other heritage passes that may include admission to Stonehenge. Even if you are entitled to free entry you still need to book your entrance in advance . There is 10% discount for groups of 11 or more visitors paying together plus a free place for every additional 20 paying passengers…
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We have now over the past 4 years given this at least 6 chances to prove that it could be a good place to meet friends and have lunch. Unfortunately it has failed on all occasions!!. Today’s lunch should have been simple, chicken breast burger with chips and salad..Yer, right, the chicken had been microwaved, (they deny this) but you just know, how else could something be solid…
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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 lets us know that our reviews come from real guests, like you. Who better to tell others about the free breakfast, friendly staff, or quiet room…
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The Park Story Windsor Castle Park became a reality as the result of the vision of Joseph W. Luter , founder and former CEO of Smithfield Foods. The nature of his business required a considerable amount of travel across the country and he had seen way too many cities and towns consumed by development and urban sprawl. For several years, he lived in New York City and came to…
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What’s more, there are plenty of vacancies that need filling. Posts currently available include: Sous chef (45 hours per week, salary £25, ). Based at Buckingham Palace. There’s no more important job than feeding the royal family and their guests. Poisoning a visiting president because you forgot to look at the sell-by date on the venison is going to land you in the same kind…
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