Politics and Power in Westminster, London
A Guided Walk through the Royal and Political Heartland of the UK
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In English
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London, History, Architecture
Description
When many people think of district of Westminster, they think of the Abbey and Houses of Parliament (which we will see in all their glory... Read more
Highlights
- Westminster Abbey Exterior: Stroll through 1000 years of history, exploring the historic events that have taken place in this architectural gothic masterpiece: from the tombs of monarchs, writers and musicians, to the lavish coronations, weddings and funerals.
- Explore Parliament Square and the Palace of Westminster, famed for the Elizabeth Tower (housing a pretty famous bell); the Victoria Tower, and the Jewel Tower (one of only 2 sections of the original palace to survive the devastating fire of 1834.
- Discover the quiet backstreets behind the abbey, and one of England's oldest & finest public schools, where many of the great and the good were educated.