Leading up to the Olympics, here's your second doze of luscious london.
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| Façade of Buckingham Palace |
Westminister Abbey
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| The West Entrance |
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| Gothic Styled North Entrance |
This magnificent
Gothic Church is where the coronation and burial of the monarchs of Britain is
carried out. Many noteable British poets and scientist have also been laid to
rest here. The Gothic architecture and rich history of those who have been
buried here draws millions of visitors to the Abbey.
Buckingham Palace
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| The Mad Rush |
Buckingham Palace is
the official London residence of the Queen of England. The palace is open to
the public for viewings during the summer months from August to September.
Crowds throng the gates of the palace and the Victoria Memorial during the
daily change of the guards ceremony in summer. Be sure to get there early for a
good spot to view this marvelous parade. It starts around 10.20am.
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| The Changing of Guards |
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| Victoria Memorial |
Natural History Museum
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| The Natural History Museum |
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| Inside the Museum |
This amazing museum is
famous for its collection of dinosaur fossils and its elaborate arcitecture.
The entrance hallway with the Dilodocus is proof of this wonderful marriage. If
you enjoyed the movie Night at the Museum, this is the place for you to feel
like you were in the movie.
Trafalgar Square
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| Trafalgar Square |
Trafalgar Square is a
perfect spot to do a bit of people watching and just take in the atmosphere of
London. When you get a little too hot, cool off with a visit to the National
Gallery, an art museum, home to some iconic paintings and rich history.
Portobello Road Market
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| Eager shoppers at the Market |
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| Stalls along Notting Hill Road |
Portobello Road Market
has an amazing weekend market that draws hundreds of people for trinkets,
souveniers and great deals on new and second hand clothes. Be sure to head here
to get the best bargain and find that special souvenior to remember your trip
to London.
Boundary Hotel
Boundary Hotel is located in the heart of Shoreditch, one of London’s most fashionable and diverse areas. The area is well known for the creative industries, full of design studios, galleries, restaurants, boutique shops, bars and clubs.
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| The Dining Hall |
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| The Boundary |
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| The Bar at Boundary |
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| 2 story splendour |
This 12 guest room, 5 suites boutique hotel is a perfect reflection of the passion of
its creators and a veritable homage to good design. It is housed in a converted
Victorian warehouse in the heart of London’s Shoreditch district. Each of the
Boundary’s 12 spacious guest rooms honours a designer or design movement
admired by its creators. The Boundary Hotel is a part of
Design Hotels.
