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London
London contains some of the world’s most recognizable landmarks. Architectural icons such as the Big Ben clock tower, Westminster Abbey, and the Tower of London, all striking in their own sense, provide visual flavor of the thriving city. Its modern citizenry, and clash of multicultural influences make London one of the world’s ultimate hubs for art, fashion and design.
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London, United Kingdom
Sir John Soane’s Museum
Sir John Soane was attempting to collect everything during his lifetime - paintings, sculptures, even sarcophagi. By the end of his life, Parliament had no other choice but to turn his collection into a museum.
London, United Kingdom
The Connaught Bar
Enjoy a long list of libations at what was voted the world's greatest bar.
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The Mildmay Club
One of the last "Working Men's Clubs" in London, Mildmay is a testament to Community and belonging.
London, United Kingdom
Somerset House
Originally built in 1547, this Palace was a centerpiece of the British monarchy during the Protestant Reformation.
London, United Kingdom
Royal Courts of Justice
London's law courts are rife with superstition and rooms with mysterious origins.
London, United Kingdom
Launderettes
The future of the British launderette is secure, due to a renewed passion for comforters—which simply don’t fit in domestic machines.
London, United Kingdom
Vickers Viscount
A turboprop airliner designed by Sir George Edwards, who oversaw the development of the supersonic 'Concorde'.
London, United Kingdom
Poplar Cottage
Built in 1695, Poplar Cottage is the last remaining weatherboard cottage in London's Charlton Village.
London, United Kingdom
Annabel’s
Touted as the most famous nightclub in the world, Annabel's counts Mick Jagger, Jack Nicholson, and the Royal Family among its members.
London, United Kingdom
Letter Slot
The invention of the letter slot dates back to 1840s England, but wasn't patented until 1892 by George Becket of Providence, Rhode Island.
London, United Kingdom
The Lanesborough
The affluent neighborhood of Knightsbridge in central London is home to many stately and historic structures such as this Grand hotel first established in 1719.
London, United Kingdom
The Borough Welsh Chapel
This well-preserved example of a Welsh chapel built in 1870 in London's Southwark district was founded by a pub owner nicknamed "Ginshop Jones."
London, United Kingdom
Osterley Park
An 18th century remodel turned this 16th century London manor house into a unique and unusual work of art.
London, United Kingdom
Chalk Farm Tube Station
This yellow telephone is found in the Chalk Farm London Underground station - one of three stations designed by English architect Leslie Green.
London, United Kingdom
Barbican Launderette
This 1970s London launderette, owned by the same family for almost 50 years, resides in an estate built back up from bombings during World War II.
London, United Kingdom
Kew Palace & Queen Charlotte’s Cottage
This British royal palace on the banks of the Thames is survived by the Dutch House, built in an Artisan Mannerist style dominated by Dutch gables.
London, United Kingdom
Wallace Collection
This unparalleled personal art collection opened to the public in London with one condition - that no object should ever leave, even on loan.
London, United Kingdom
Morris Minor Traveller
This two-door saloon and tourer is the first British car to sell over a million motors. It was created by the same auto designer that built the original Mini.
London, United Kingdom
Kenwood House
This former stately home, in Hampstead, London has been owned by a series of Earls and a member of the Guinness family, is now open to the public.
London, United Kingdom
Marshall Street Baths
This marble-lined pool is housed in an Art Deco recreation complex on the site of even older public baths.
London, United Kingdom
Horniman Museum & Gardens
The Horniman Museum & Gardens in London, England is most well-known for its large collection of taxidermy.
London, United Kingdom
Eltham Palace
This palace, regarded as a "masterpiece of modern design," is also one of England's most haunted places. It is rumored a former staff member haunts the halls.
London, United Kingdom
The Tomb of The Unknown Warrior
This ornate memorial in Westminster Abbey, London marks the grave site of an unknown infantryman killed in World War I.
London, United Kingdom
Fishmongers’ Hall
Home of the still-functioning guild of fishmongers, who received their first royal charter in 1272.
London, United Kingdom
Covent Garden Station
Follow this arrow to trains in historic Covent Garden station in London, built in 1907.
London, United Kingdom
London Transport Museum
Exploring the history of urban transport from 1800 on, this transportation museum in London features over half a million items, including this restored tube carriage from 1938.
London, United Kingdom
Paddington Station
This London Underground terminus station was the inspiration for a book about a fictional bear, and also is the location of the last railway band in England.
London, United Kingdom
Sunbeam Talbot 90 Mk IIA
Originally built in North Kensington and released in the summer of 1948, this luxury car introduced a totally new streamlined design with flowing front fenders.
London, United Kingdom
Royal Naval Asylum
These lavish brick buildings assembled in the Tudoresque style were erected to house the widows of naval officers killed at sea.
London, United Kingdom
Maypine Launderette
This launderettes is one of the last original 24/7 laundry venues that is still operating in London.
London, United Kingdom
Notting Hill
Now affluent, Notting Hill and its distinctive aesthetic used to be home to a humble brickworks and pig yards.
London, United Kingdom
10 Downing Street
Designed by a spy, this private residence and government office is the office of the UK's Prime Minister. It is 300 years old and contains over 100 rooms.
London, United Kingdom
Royal Waterloo Hospital
This hospital is one of the earliest buildings on Waterloo Road, and was the site of controversial psychiatric practices.
London, United Kingdom
Buckingham Palace
This fixture of British culture was nearly destroyed in World War II after five German bombs were dropped on the palace on Friday the 13th, 1940.
London, United Kingdom
Woolwich Town Hall
This town hall is a rare example of Edwardian baroque style in London, and features a tall marble statue of Queen Victoria.
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