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Historic Buildings (15) Sites:
» Central London Churches
Articles by Mark McManus on the architecture and history of the churches, illustrated with old prints. http://www.ourpasthistory.com/london/ » Eltham Palace
English Heritage describes this combination of medieval royal palace and Art Deco home. Includes virtual tours, history, games, downloadable activity sheets, news and visitor information. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server.php?show=nav.12744 » Historic Royal Palaces
Official visitor guide to the Tower of London, Hampton Court, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House, Whitehall, Kew Palace and Queen Charlotte's Cottage. Includes information on the history, what to see and what's on at each location. http://www.hrp.org.uk/ » London Bridge
An illustrated history from Southwark Council of the first bridge over the Thames at London. http://www.southwark.gov.uk/DiscoverSouthwark/heritageandhistory/HistoricSouthwark/LondonBridge.html » Nelson's Column Restoration 2006
Describes the conservation and repair of the statue of Nelson and associated stonework by the firm, David Ball Restoration Ltd (DBR). Photographs with slideshow, the project, history, the team, links, and contacts. http://www.nelsons-column.co.uk/ » Palace of Westminster
The official site explains the history of the, including its only medieval survival, Westminster Hall, built by William Rufus 1097-99. http://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/building/palace/ » Somerset House Trust
A major historical building now fully restored by the Trust. Includes Gilbert Collection, Hermitage Rooms, Royal Navy Rooms and Courtauld Gallery. Events, attractions, visitor information, commercial services, image library, other resources. http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/ » St Jude's, Hampstead Garden.
Edwin Lutyens designed church: concerts, services, activities and photo galleries. http://www.stjudes.org.uk/ » St Martin in the Fields Church
Located in Trafalgar Square, designed by James Gibbs. Includes brief information about the history of the building. http://www2.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/ » St Paul's Cathedral
Baroque church designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1673. Includes visitors' information, details of services and events and information on the building including an illustrated chronology and 360-degree panoramas. http://www.stpauls.co.uk/ » The Crystal Palace
Computer models of this Victorian marvel designed by Joseph Paxton from the University of Virginia, with an illustrated account of its history and construction. http://www.iath.virginia.edu/london/model/ » Tower Bridge Experience
History and visitor information for this Victorian bridge, designed by Sir Horace Jones. http://www.towerbridge.org.uk/ » Tower of London Virtual Tour
Unofficial guide to the Norman royal castle by two American enthusiasts, with pages for children. http://www.toweroflondontour.com/ » Westminster Cathedral
Includes a brief history and tour of the Byzantine-style building, designed by Victorian architect John Francis Bentley. http://www.westminstercathedral.org.uk/ » Wikipedia: Tower of London
An illustrated history and description of this World Heritage Site from the collaborative encyclopedia. It is a complex of royal buildings centred on the fortress built by William the Conqueror in 1078. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_of_London This category needs an editor
Last Updated: 2007-01-02 22:02:15
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