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London /ˈlʌndən/ is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. It is the most populous region, urban zone and metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. Standing on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its founding by the Romans, who named it Londinium. London's ancient core, the City of London, largely retains its 1.12-square-mile (2.9 km2) mediaeval boundaries and in 2011 had a resident population of 7,375, making it the smallest city in England. Since at least the 19th century, the term London has also referred to the metropolis developed around this core.[7] The bulk of this conurbation forms the London region and the Greater London administrative area, governed by the Mayor of London and the London Assembly
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The Shaftesbury Monument Memorial Fountain, erected in 1892-1893 and cast in aluminium. The Shaftesbury Monument Memorial Fountain, erected in 1892-1893 and cast in aluminium.
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West door of St. Paul's Cathedral. West door of St. Paul's Cathedral.
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Wellington Arch built 1826CE. Wellington Arch built 1826CE.
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World War I memorial comemorating 49,076 soliders. World War I memorial comemorating 49,076 soliders.
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Wellington Arch built 1826CE. Wellington Arch built 1826CE.
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Victoria Memorial (constructed 1911CE)outside Buckingham Palace Victoria Memorial (constructed 1911CE)outside Buckingham Palace
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Buckingham Palace, residence of the Queen. Buckingham Palace, residence of the Queen.
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The London Eye as seen from St. James Park. The London Eye as seen from St. James Park.
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Big Ben and the Housed of Parliment. Big Ben and the Housed of Parliment.
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Typical street in London. Typical street in London.
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The roadway is raised at Tower Bridge to allow a ship to pass. Taken from the top of a double decker bus at sunset. The roadway is raised at Tower Bridge to allow a ship to pass. Taken from the top of a double decker bus at sunset.
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Approaching Tower bridge. Approaching Tower bridge.
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City Hall on the Thames from the top of Tower Bridge. City Hall on the Thames from the top of Tower Bridge.
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Tower Bridge viewed from the shore. Tower Bridge viewed from the shore.
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The London Eye as approached from the square leading to it. The London Eye as approached from the square leading to it.
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Westminster Bridge and the Houses of Parliment from the shore, Big Ben dominates the area. Westminster Bridge and the Houses of Parliment from the shore, Big Ben dominates the area.
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Westminster Bridge and the Houses of Parliment viewed from the London Eye. Westminster Bridge and the Houses of Parliment viewed from the London Eye.
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Tower Bridge from the shore. Tower Bridge from the shore.
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Not a great photo stitch, but workable. The Thames River, the curved building on the left is City Hall. Not a great photo stitch, but workable. The Thames River, the curved building on the left is City Hall.
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Panoramic view of the Tower of London from a pub across the street. Panoramic view of the Tower of London from a pub across the street.
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The HMS Belfast is a light cruiser from WWII that now serves as a museum ship. The HMS Belfast is a light cruiser from WWII that now serves as a museum ship.
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Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, known as the Tower of London, is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. It lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, separated from the eastern edge of the square mile of the City of London by the open space known as Tower Hill. It was founded towards the end of 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest of England. The White Tower, which gives the entire castle its name, was built by William the Conqueror in 1078, and was a resented symbol of oppression, inflicted upon London by the new ruling elite. The castle was used as a prison from 1100 (Ranulf Flambard) until 1952 (Kray twins), although that was not its primary purpose.
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One of the tour guides at the Tower of London - retired military offices are specifically selected and given quarters at the tower. One of the tour guides at the Tower of London - retired military offices are specifically selected and given quarters at the tower.
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The armory at. The armory at.
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Upper view of the armory. Upper view of the armory.
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Looking down into the courtyard from the armory. Looking down into the courtyard from the armory.
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Henry VIII suit of armor. Henry was a large man for the times standing about 6' tall. Henry VIII suit of armor. Henry was a large man for the times standing about 6' tall.
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Side view of Henry's suit. Side view of Henry's suit.
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Guard outside the jewel vault at the Tower. He's wearing a traditional uniform but notice his rifle is modern, and loaded. Guard outside the jewel vault at the Tower. He's wearing a traditional uniform but notice his rifle is modern, and loaded.
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The same guard at his post. The same guard at his post.
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Residences within the courtyard. Residences within the courtyard.
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More resicences within the courtyard. More resicences within the courtyard.
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Panoramic view of the Tower of Londow from a pub across the street. Panoramic view of the Tower of Londow from a pub across the street.
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Areas outside of London
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Rules carved in stone for those living in Chislehurst Caves during the bombing of London during WWII. Rules carved in stone for those living in Chislehurst Caves during the bombing of London during WWII.
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Half of the business district in Chislehurst is shown in this photo. Half of the business district in Chislehurst is shown in this photo.
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One of the residences in Chislehurst. One of the residences in Chislehurst.
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Bickley Arms - the only pub (that we found) in town. Bickley Arms - the only pub (that we found) in town.
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One of several warnings posted in town. One of several warnings posted in town.
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The train station of Chislehurst, about a 45 minute ride from Victoria Station in London. The train station of Chislehurst, about a 45 minute ride from Victoria Station in London.
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Stonehinge, always surround be people. Stonehinge, always surround be people.
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Stonehenge, the visitor path in one section takes people to a lower point so that photos like this can be taken. Stonehenge, the visitor path in one section takes people to a lower point so that photos like this can be taken.
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The George Inn, Wadworth: When it was built isn't exactly known but in 1595CE a survey called in acnient. It has always been open for service. The George Inn, Wadworth: When it was built isn't exactly known but in 1595CE a survey called in acnient. It has always been open for service.
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Close up of the Cathredral at Bath. Close up of the Cathredral at Bath.
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A view of the Cathredral from across the square. A view of the Cathredral from across the square.
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The main park of Bath. The main park of Bath.
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Looking from a corner of the park into the countryside. Looking from a corner of the park into the countryside.
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Windsor Castle is a royal residence at Windsor in the English county of Berkshire. The castle is notable for its long association with the British royal family and for its architecture. The original castle was built in the 11th century after the Norman invasion by William the Conqueror. Since the time of Henry I, it has been used by succeeding monarchs and it is the longest-occupied palace in Europe. The castle's lavish, early 19th-century State Apartments are architecturally significant, described by art historian Hugh Roberts as "a superb and unrivalled sequence of rooms widely regarded as the finest and most complete expression of later Georgian taste".
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The main entrance to Windsor Castle (after haveing passed through a security inspections). The queen still spends time here. The main entrance to Windsor Castle (after haveing passed through a security inspections). The queen still spends time here.
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A view of the central tower which was constructed starting in 1070CE. A view of the central tower which was constructed starting in 1070CE.
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The garden courtyard. The garden courtyard.
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More of the garden courtyard. More of the garden courtyard.
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