monuments in london

Monuments in LondonDo you know which are these monuments?

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BIG BEN Big Ben is actually the name of

the biggest bell (13.5 tons) inside The Clock Tower (320ft) which forms part of the Houses of Parliament. Built in 1858/9 the bell was named after one Sir Benjamin Hall and when it was cast it was Britain’s heaviest bell. The name Big Ben has now passed into every day use and the locals call it Big Ben so we’ll go along with that too. Go back

BUCKINGHAM PALACE Buckingham Palace has been the

official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837 Queen Victoria was the first monarch to take up residence here after the architect John Nash transformed it from Buckingham House into a palace. In 1845 Queen Victoria asked for the Palace to be extended to make more room for her growing family . As part of the alterations, Marble Arch, originally the entrance, was moved the corner of Hyde Park. Go back

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TOWER BRIDGE At the Tower Bridge

Experience visitors can see one of the most famous bridges in the world and spectacular views from the high level walkways 140ft above the Thames. In the two towers, there's an exhibition which explains the history of Tower Bridge.

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TOWER OF LONDON At The Tower of London, guarded

by the celebrated Beefeaters, visitors can see Traitors' Gate, the priceless Crown Jewels and the famous ravens. Over the centuries, this amazing building has been fortress, prison, palace - and even a zoo. There is also exhibitions of armour and swords and you can see the spot where Henry VIII's Queen, Anne Boleyn, was beheaded.

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