Westminster and St James's
A guide to London's most famous districts and landmarks
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Westminster and St James's
British Airways London Eye
Click for more information Westminster Abbey Click for more information Big Ben and The Houses of Parliament Click for more information Whitehall, London, SW1, England Downing Steet was built in the 1680's by Sir George Downing. The famous number 10 Downing Street was offered to Britains first ever Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, in 1732. It has been the official residence of every Prime Minister since.
The Cenotaph Whitehall, London, SW1, England The Cenotaph (empty tomb) in Whitehall was designed by Sir Edward Lutyens and is a monument to those who gave their lives for their country. The Cenotaph was constructed in 1917 as a temporary memorial and was finally completed in stone in 1920. Every year on Armistice Day, the Cenotaph is the focal point for ceremonies honouring those who gave their lives.
Imperial War Museum Lambeth Road, London, SE1, England Tel: +44 207 416 5320 Fax: +44 207 416 5374 Email:mail@iwm.org.uk One of London's most famous museums has to be the Imperial War Museum. The museum examines the role of Britain and the Commonwealth in conflicts since 1914. Visitors to the museum can experience all of the sights, sounds and smells of a first world war trench, or even get a taste of life in one of London's air-raid shelters. Those interested in espionage and undercover operations will enjoy one of the new additions to the galleries depicting the Secret War. The displays of work by war artists is part of the largest collection of 20th century British art outside the Tate Modern. Opening Times:
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