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Politics & Royalty Walking Tour - Google My Maps

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This open area was originally established as a 'jousting' yard by Henry VIII.

Are the guards dressed in scarlet or blue? If the guards are dressed in scarlet they belong to the Life Guards, but if they are wearing blue they belong to the Blues and Royals.

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Downing Street was built in the 1690s by Sir George Downing and is 220 metres (660 feet) long.

These are now the traditional and official London residences of the two most senior politicians in government: the Prime Minister in Number 10 and the Chancellor of the Exchequer in Number 11.

Originally the public could walk along Downing Street but it has been gated and guarded since 1989.

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This is the meeting house for the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses that make up the British Parliament.

It is commonly called the 'Houses of Parliament' but it's actual name is the Palace of Westminster.

The Elizabeth Tower is commonly referred to as 'Big Ben' but that is actually just the name of the bell inside the tower.

It is the largest Gothic building in the world and was first built in the 11th Century and has been rebuilt and repaired several times over the year after large fires and bombings in WWII.

Did you know it had 1,100 rooms, 100 staircases and 5km of corridors?

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This is the largest church in Britain. Its construction was finished by Henry VIII in 1245.

It is where Kings and Queens are crowned, married and buried since 1066.

Kate Middleton and Prince William married here in 2011.

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St. James's Park is the oldest of all the Royal Parks. It attracts 5.5 million visitors a year and spans 23 hectares.

The lake contains fifteen different species of waterfowl and a colony of pelicans.

The park was once used for hunting; wild boars used to run around the park so the Royals could hunt them.

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The home of the King, Buckingham Palace was built in 1703, it was originally a townhouse and was enlarged in the 19th Century to become the Palace you see now.

When the King is in residence, the Royal Standard flag is raised on the pole on top of the Palace.

The Palace has 775 rooms and the garden is the largest private garden in London.

It is said that there are secret tunnels under the streets of London connecting Clarence House to Buckingham Palace, and the Houses or Parliament.

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Covent Garden began as a fruit and vegetable market in the 17th century, serving as a bustling hub for London's traders until 1974.

Today, it's known for its vibrant atmosphere, with street performers, boutique shops, and world-class dining.

Located here, the Royal Opera House is a world-famous venue for opera and ballet, dating back to 1732.

St. Paul’s Church ("Actor’s Church"): Designed by Inigo Jones in 1633, this church is closely tied to London’s theatre community.

Covent Garden has a long-standing tradition of street entertainment, especially in the Piazza and is the only district in London to have a license for street performers and entertainers.

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Admiralty Arch was built in 1912 by King Edward VII in memory of his mother Queen Victoria. The Latin inscription along the top reads 'In the tenth year of King Edward VII, to Queen Victoria, from most grateful citizens, 1910'.

On the inside wall of the northernmost arch is a small protrusion the size and shape of a human nose. It was placed there by artist Rick Buckley in 1997.

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Trafalgar Square was built during the 1840's to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar (21st October 1805) and the victory over the Spanish and French fleets.

Nelsons Column was erected in 1843 in memory of Admiral Lord Nelson, Commander of the British Fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar.

Every Christmas Norway gives Britain a tree as a thank you for help given during WWII.

Did you know that the statue on top of Nelson's Column is missing an eye and arm which Nelson lost in battle?