Politics and Power in Westminster, London

A Guided Walk through the Royal and Political Heartland of the UK

  • In English
  • 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.

The host: Gary Fordham