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Camden Lock Market is located near the Regent’s Canal in the London Borough of Camden in London, on a site formerly occupied by warehouses and other premises related to the canal business. In the early 1970s, trade in the canal ceased. At the time there was a proposal to build an urban highway through the site, which made any major redevelopment impossible, so in 1974 a temporary market was established instead. When the freeway proposal was scrapped in 1976, the market flourished and on its way to becoming Camden Town's best-known landmark neighborhood.

Camden Lock Market is located near the Regent’s Canal in the London Borough of Camden in London, on a site formerly occupied by warehouses and other premises related to the canal business. In the early 1970s, trade in the canal ceased. At the time...

The story of European art, masterpiece by masterpiece. We collect and care for the nation’s paintings and we share them with the world.

The story of European art, masterpiece by masterpiece. We collect and care for the nation’s paintings and we share them with the world.

30 St Mary Ax (or Swiss Re Building) is a building located in the business district of the City of London in England. Referring to its shape, Londoners used to call it the Gherkin.

30 St Mary Ax (or Swiss Re Building) is a building located in the business district of the City of London in England. Referring to its shape, Londoners used to call it the Gherkin.

Trafalgar Square is a very famous square in Westminster in London, England, whose name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar which opposed the Franco-Spanish and British fleets in 1805. The place is well known for being a social space and freedom of expression.

Trafalgar Square is a very famous square in Westminster in London, England, whose name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar which opposed the Franco-Spanish and British fleets in 1805. The place is well known for being a social space and freedom of...

The London Eye, or the Millennium Wheel, is a cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is Europe's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, and is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom with over 3 million visitors annually, and has made many appearances in popular culture. The structure is 135 metres (443 ft) tall and the wheel has a diameter of 120 metres (394 ft). When it opened to the public in 2000 it was the world's tallest Ferris wheel. The London Eye used to offer the highest public viewing point in London until it was superseded by the 245-metre-high (804 ft) observation deck on the 72nd floor of The Shard, which opened to the public on 1 February 2013. The London Eye adjoins the western end of Jubilee Gardens (previously the site of the former Dome of Discovery), on the South Bank of the River Thames between Westminster Bridge and Hungerford Bridge beside County Hall, in the London Borough of Lambeth. In March 2020 the London Eye celebrated its 20th birthday by turning its pods into experiences in partnership with its sponsor lastminute.com. The special experiences included a pub in a capsule, a west end theatre pod and a garden party with flower arrangements to represent the eight London Royal parks.

The London Eye, or the Millennium Wheel, is a cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is Europe's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, and is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United...

The Millennium Bridge is a suspension bridge located in London. It is a steel pedestrian bridge spanning the River Thames to connect the district of Southwark on the left bank to the City on the other side. The bridge is located between the Southwark Bridge downstream and the Blackfriars Bridge upstream. Inaugurated on June 10, 2000, it was the first bridge built in London since the Southwark Bridge opened in 1921. The Millenium Bridge provides access to the Globe Theater, Bankside Gallery and Tate Modern on the Left Bank, as well as the City of London School and St Paul's Cathedral on the Right Bank. The alignment of the bridge is such that the south facade of Saint Paul's Cathedral, framed by the bridge supports, is visible from the other side of the river, thus offering one of the most beautiful views of the cathedral. It is created by Norman Foster.

The Millennium Bridge is a suspension bridge located in London. It is a steel pedestrian bridge spanning the River Thames to connect the district of Southwark on the left bank to the City on the other side. The bridge is located between the...

The Royal Observatory of Greenwich is a British astronomical observatory located in Greenwich Park, in the eastern suburbs of London, overlooking the Thames.

The Royal Observatory of Greenwich is a British astronomical observatory located in Greenwich Park, in the eastern suburbs of London, overlooking the Thames.

Tower Bridge is a so-called bascule bridge, which allows motorized vehicles to cross the Thames but also allows boats to pass. It is made of granite for its facade, steel for its structure and concrete for its foundations. It is located between the districts of Southwark and Tower Hamlets, near the Tower of London from which it takes its name (it is also one of the four bridges managed by the Lord Mayor's services). Tower Bridge is located in the Pool of London (it marks the boundary between the Upper Pool upstream, and the Lower Pool downstream). At the time of its construction, Tower Bridge was the tallest (246 meters in length and 65 meters in height) and the most sophisticated bascule bridge ever built. This bridge is famous all over the world thanks to its very particular architecture. It is in neo-Gothic style. It consists of two large towers, a rigid suspension, an apron opening to the passage of the tallest ships and two pedestrian bridges parallel to the top. The machinery of the opening bridge has been open to the public since 1982 in the form of a museum showing the operation of the hydraulic mechanism which has made it possible since 1894 (date of the construction of the bridge by Sir John Wolfe-Barry and Horace Jones) to raise the weighbridge.

Tower Bridge is a so-called bascule bridge, which allows motorized vehicles to cross the Thames but also allows boats to pass. It is made of granite for its facade, steel for its structure and concrete for its foundations. It is located between the...

We're a charity caring for the Royal Collection & looking after visitors to Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The Queen's Galleries in London and Edinburgh and the Royal Mews.

We're a charity caring for the Royal Collection & looking after visitors to Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The Queen's Galleries in London and Edinburgh and the Royal Mews.

The elegant home to generations of stylish royal women: where Queen Victoria was born and raised; Queens Mary, Anne and Caroline held court; and the royal style-icons Princess Margaret and Diana, Princess of Wales lived in the 20th century.

The elegant home to generations of stylish royal women: where Queen Victoria was born and raised; Queens Mary, Anne and Caroline held court; and the royal style-icons Princess Margaret and Diana, Princess of Wales lived in the 20th century.

20 Fenchurch Street, nicknamed the Walkie-Talkie because of its particular shape, is a skyscraper in London. It became known to the general public because of the damage it caused, due to the reflection of the solar rays by its concave panes.

20 Fenchurch Street, nicknamed the Walkie-Talkie because of its particular shape, is a skyscraper in London. It became known to the general public because of the damage it caused, due to the reflection of the solar rays by its concave panes.

Westminster Abbey is one of London's most famous religious buildings. Its construction dates mainly from the 13th century, under Henry III. It is the burial place of some of the kings and queens of England and also famous men and women. The “Poets' Corner” honors the writers of the kingdom. Almost all of the coronations of English monarchs took place in this abbey. The real name of the abbey is Saint-Pierre collegiate church. Westminster means "Abbey of the West" because it was located to the west of the City (as opposed to Eastminster, a Cistercian monastery which was to the east, beyond the Tower of London, on the site of the current Royal Mint). It has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Westminster Abbey is one of London's most famous religious buildings. Its construction dates mainly from the 13th century, under Henry III. It is the burial place of some of the kings and queens of England and also famous men and women. The “Poets'...

The ultimate thrill filled journey through London's darkest history.

The ultimate thrill filled journey through London's darkest history.

The British Museum is a museum of history and human culture, located in London. Its collections, made up of more than seven million objects, are among the most important in the world and come from all continents. They illustrate human history from its beginnings to today. The museum was founded in 1753 and opened to the public in 1759. The British Museum has six million visitors a year and is claimed to be Britain's busiest tourist site. As in most museums and art galleries in the UK, admission is free, with the exception of certain temporary exhibitions; donations are encouraged.

The British Museum is a museum of history and human culture, located in London. Its collections, made up of more than seven million objects, are among the most important in the world and come from all continents. They illustrate human history from...

The 1,000 year old fortress in the centre of London - and at the heart of British history. Famous as the home of the Crown Jewels, iconic Beefeaters, legendary ravens…and bloody tales of prisoners and executions. UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The 1,000 year old fortress in the centre of London - and at the heart of British history. Famous as the home of the Crown Jewels, iconic Beefeaters, legendary ravens…and bloody tales of prisoners and executions. UNESCO World Heritage Site.

On Sunday the street is transformed into oasis of foliage and flowers. Everything from bedding plants to 10 foot banana trees are up for grabs. The air is intense with the scent of flowers and the chant of the barrow boys "Everthin' a fiver"?

On Sunday the street is transformed into oasis of foliage and flowers. Everything from bedding plants to 10 foot banana trees are up for grabs. The air is intense with the scent of flowers and the chant of the barrow boys "Everthin' a fiver"?

Big Ben est le surnom de la grande cloche de 13,5 tonnes se trouvant au sommet de l'Elizabeth Tower, la tour horloge du Palais de Westminster, qui est le siège du parlement britannique (Houses of Parliament), à Londres. La tour a été nommée Elizabeth Tower à l'occasion du jubilé de diamant d'Elizabeth II en 2012. Auparavant, elle était simplement appelée « tour horloge ». Seules les personnes qui habitent au Royaume-Uni peuvent visiter la tour de l'horloge, après avoir obtenu une autorisation. Le bâtiment fait face à la Tamise, entre le Pont de Westminster (Westminster Bridge) et l'Abbaye de Westminster (Westminster Abbey).

Big Ben est le surnom de la grande cloche de 13,5 tonnes se trouvant au sommet de l'Elizabeth Tower, la tour horloge du Palais de Westminster, qui est le siège du parlement britannique (Houses of Parliament), à Londres. La tour a été nommée...

Le National Maritime Museum de Londres est le plus important musée maritime britannique et l'un des plus importants au monde, situé à Greenwich dans la banlieue sud-est de Londres, dans les bâtiments de la Queen's House et du Old Royal Naval College (devenu le Greenwich Hospital). De nombreuses pièces de la marine nationale anglaise y sont exposées, notamment des objets ayant coulé avec le Titanic mais récupérés depuis.

Le National Maritime Museum de Londres est le plus important musée maritime britannique et l'un des plus importants au monde, situé à Greenwich dans la banlieue sud-est de Londres, dans les bâtiments de la Queen's House et du Old Royal Naval College...

Le Monument au Grand Incendie de Londres plus communément connu sous le nom Le Monument, est une colonne romaine dorique en pierre de 61 mètres dans la Cité de Londres, proche du nord du pont de Londres. Il est situé au croisement de Monument street et de Fish Street Hill, à 61 mètres du lieu où le Grand incendie de Londres commença en 1666. Un autre monument marque l'endroit où le feu fut stoppé, proche de Smithfield. Une station du métro londonien porte également le nom de Bank and Monument.

Le Monument au Grand Incendie de Londres plus communément connu sous le nom Le Monument, est une colonne romaine dorique en pierre de 61 mètres dans la Cité de Londres, proche du nord du pont de Londres. Il est situé au croisement de Monument street...

Abbey Road est une rue de Londres, au Royaume-Uni. Elle a été rendue mondialement célèbre par les Beatles, qui se sont fait photographier sur le passage piéton, devant les studios où ils ont enregistré la majorité de leur répertoire, pour la pochette de leur ultime album en août 1969. Lequel porte par ailleurs le nom de cette rue. Elle est de ce fait un lieu très prisé du tourisme londonien.

Abbey Road est une rue de Londres, au Royaume-Uni. Elle a été rendue mondialement célèbre par les Beatles, qui se sont fait photographier sur le passage piéton, devant les studios où ils ont enregistré la majorité de leur répertoire, pour la...

The Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament, is the seat of the House of Commons and the House of Lords of the United Kingdom. The palace borders the left (west) bank of the Thames and is located in the London Borough of the City of Westminster. The building originally served as a royal residence, but no English or British monarch has lived there since the 16th century. The oldest section of the palace, Westminster Hall, dates back to the year 1097. However, most of the building dates from the 19th century: the old Palace of Westminster, in fact, was almost completely destroyed by a fire that occurred on October 16, 1834. The architect responsible for the reconstruction, Sir Charles Barry, designed the new building in the purest neo-Gothic style, in reference to the Tudor era. One of the most famous attractions of the Palace of Westminster is its Clock Tower, officially named Elizabeth Tower on the occasion of Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee in 2012, which is home to Big Ben. The palace, an immense complex of more than a thousand rooms, contains in addition to the rooms of the House of Lords and the House of Commons, the offices of parliamentary committees, libraries, hallways, dining rooms, bars or even gymnasiums. It is the site of important official ceremonies, especially the one each year of the opening of the parliamentary session (the State Opening of Parliament). The Palace of Westminster is closely associated in people's minds with both parliamentary houses, as sometimes evidenced by the use of the term Westminster to refer to Parliament.

The Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament, is the seat of the House of Commons and the House of Lords of the United Kingdom. The palace borders the left (west) bank of the Thames and is located in the London Borough of the...

The Shard (en français l'« éclat », le « tesson », l'« esquille » de verre), anciennement The London Bridge Tower, est un gratte-ciel de bureaux et de logements de luxe situé dans l'arrondissement de Southwark, sur la rive sud de la Tamise et face à la Cité de Londres (Royaume-Uni). Inaugurée le 5 juillet 2012, la tour fut baptisée The Shard à la suite des critiques qu'elle avait essuyées de la part d’English Heritage, qui affirmait que le bâtiment serait comme « un éclat de verre transperçant le cœur du vieux Londres » (A shard of glass through the heart of historic London). Cette tour, qui au moment de son inauguration est l'immeuble le plus haut du Royaume-Uni et de l'Union européenne, appartient à un fonds d'investissement du Qatar et a coûté 1,8 Mds d'euros. L'architecte Renzo Piano en est l'auteur. Le coût d'un appartement débute à 45M€. The Shard a ouvert ses portes au public le 1er février 2013, deux étages étant réservés aux visites payantes, permettant ainsi d'offrir une des plus belles vues sur la capitale britannique.

The Shard (en français l'« éclat », le « tesson », l'« esquille » de verre), anciennement The London Bridge Tower, est un gratte-ciel de bureaux et de logements de luxe situé dans l'arrondissement de Southwark, sur la rive sud de la Tamise et face à...

An icon on the London skyline and a busy working church.

An icon on the London skyline and a busy working church.