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London is famous as one of the great World Cities, part of its fame comes from London’s rich architectural heritage. The Romans established London as a small trading port in 45 AD.

Roman London contained a Bath House, Temples and an Ampitheatre. Little of the Roman city of London is left to see today. But there are several sites in the City of London where Roman London can be glimpsed. Part of the London Wall which surrounded the Roman city is still standing and below the City the Temple of Mithras can be visited. The earliest standing building in London is The Tower of London, which was built in the 1070s by William the Conqueror. It still remains a powerful symbol of authority and is a building of architectural importance.

From a small village, centred around the City, London has expanded in all directions. Each part of London has its own unique architectural character. The East End of London was an area of London that welcomed various groups of refugees and emigrants. The area has streets of 17th century houses which testify to the success of these groups who set up businesses in the developing city and thrived.

Soho is an old part of London with its own character. Developed in the seventeenth century, amid the vibrant cafes, restaurants and night life there are still many large seventeenth and 18th century houses to be seen. The area also contains fine London squares and important churches. Theatreland in the heart of London has a wide variety of architecturally important buildings, many built in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It’s a great area to walk around and take in the character of the area.

Every area of London is rich in church architecture, the London churches cover all architectural periods from the Medieval Westminster Cathedral through to St Paul's built in 1675 and Christ Church Spitalfields built in the early eighteenth century.

The parks of London are part of the architectural planning of London with Regent's Park and St James's Park both developed as part of John Nash’s plan for the area around Regent Street and the Mall. Built in the 1800s the area has a fine row of colonnaded buildings looking onto St James Park.

Outside the main City area houses were built in what was then the countryside. Areas such as Pimlico, Hampstead, Notting Hill Gate and Campden were built and offer a range of architectural styles and urban planning initiatives. So get exploring!

Modern design tables and chairs at Eltham Palace.
Art Deco
The Neoclassical styled exterior of the building.
Bank of England
The Roman Bath House.
Bath
The art deco styled brick-built exterior of the building with iconiic white-painted white chimneys.
Battersea Power Station
British Museum
Art deco styled exterior of the building.
Broadcasting House
Neoclassical style of the building frontage.
Buckingham Palace
The glass exterior of the building with a tree in the foreground.
The Cheesegrater
Dusk view of tall buildings across the Thames.
City Skyscrapers
Front of the hotel with black London Taxi.
Claridge’s
Art deco style exterior with clock.
Daily Telegraph Building
Art Deco style interior with modewrnist furniture.
Eltham Palace
Buildings on the banks of the Thames.
Eton
The skyscraper behind an old City church.
The Gherkin
The timber frame exterior of the rebuilt Elizabethan style playhouse.
Globe Theatre
Rear of the Tudor building from the gardens.
Hampton Court Palace
The country house on a bright sunny day.
Highclere Castle
The white-painted art deco style exterior.
Hoover Building
Ornamental flower beds with tropical tree.
Kensington Gardens
Leeds Castle exterior with turrets.
Kent Castles
Platform 9¾ sign from Harry Potter.
King's Cross Station
Victorian architecture and ornate roof.
Leadenhall Market
View towards St. Paul's Cathedral.
Millennium Bridge
The Béton Brut (raw concrete) exterior architecture
National Theatre
Illuminated at night.
Oxo Tower
The curve of the street at the Piccadilly end with red London Bus.
Regent Street
Art deco entrance to the hotel.
Savoy
The imposing dome against a clear blue sky.
St. Paul's Cathedral
Exterior of the building with welcome sign.
Tate Modern
Victorian tower with raised bascule.
Tower Bridge
The White Tower illuminated at night.
Tower of London
Nelson's Column and the square on a bright sunny day.
Trafalgar Square
Towering glass exterior of the skyscraper.
Twentytwo
Illuminated at night with City skyscrapers in the distance.
Waterloo Bridge
The Gothic architecture of the North Entrance exterior.
Westminster Abbey
The Cenotaph and government buildings.
Whitehall
Exterior on a bright sunny day.
Windsor Castle
Artistic London
Discover the secrets of music in Soho, stunning art in the National Gallery and stories of London’s Theatreland in ONE DAY with a bubbly Blue Badge Guide and musician. 
Walking Tour with Public Transport
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London in a Day
Short on time? Discover the best of London in ONE DAY on this Westminster & City tour. Includes views of St Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. 
Walking Tour with Public Transport
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Classic London Tour
Uncover London's secrets and must-sees. Tailor your adventure, from majestic Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace to hidden pubs and Shakespeare's Globe. Witness the Changing of the Guard, stroll through Hyde Park, or take a ride on the London Eye. Experience the best of London, your way.
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Royal parks, royal palaces and neighbourhood squares: the fashionable west end of town - half day west to central trail
Escape the city roar, weaving from green havens to London's vibrant core. Uncover hidden whispers–from Victorian cemeteries to elegant Chelsea streets. Bask in the beauty of royal parks, then dive into Smithfield Market's historic buzz.
Walking Tour
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Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Salisbury Cathedral Tour
Experience England's rich history and iconic landmarks on this jam-packed day tour! Explore royal Windsor Castle, unravel the mysteries of prehistoric Stonehenge, and be awed by Salisbury Cathedral's soaring spire.
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London Drive Round Tour
Whizz past London's icons in a luxury car! Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral-pack it all in on our custom drive-thru tour, perfect for short stays. Choose your theme-royals, parks, architecture, or even Harry Potter!
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London Taxi Tour: 4 or 6 hours
See London in style and enjoy a private, 5-star chauffeur experience in an electric hybrid London taxi. A knowledgeable City of Westminster Guide will tailor your tour to your interests, showcasing iconic landmarks like Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London. Capture amazing selfies and receive complimentary souvenir photos. Book your unforgettable London adventure today!
Black Cab Tour
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Hampton Court Palace, Stonehenge & Salisbury Cathedral Tour
Unravel history's tapestry! From Henry VIII's Tudor whispers at Hampton Court Palace to Stonehenge's ancient giants and Salisbury's tallest spire guarding Magna Carta, explore England's dramatic past.
Chauffeur Driven Car
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Stonehenge Inner Circle Tour
Whispered stories in colossal stones await. Stand within Stonehenge's sacred circle, and get up-close and personal with the enigmatic momument. Combine your prehistoric pilgrimage with Salisbury's soaring spire, Bath's timeless elegance, Windsor Castle's royal grandeur, historic Lacock or Neolithic Avebury.
Chauffeur Driven Car
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Downton Abbey Tour
Downton Abbey fans rejoice! Tour Highclere Castle, the real Downton, sip tea, and explore filming sites like Oxford, Bampton village, and the Cotswolds' prettiest village, Castle Combe.
Chauffeur Driven Car
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