marino.elizabeth16

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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

James Smith & Sons

Europe's oldest umbrella maker is here to stay for a rainy day.

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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.

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Cambridge University Boat Club

It started as a rivalry without a venue amongst two undergraduate friends. Now the Cambridge vs. Oxford University Boat Race is nearly a 200-year tradition.

Madrid, Spain

Crystal Palace

While originally designed as a greenhouse, the Palacio de Cristal in Madrid currently houses art exhibits for the Museo Nacional Centro de Art Reina Sofi­a.

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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

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

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

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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