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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
Bright Sparks, Genius Plots and Historic Spots
A private walking tour through the heart of London to hear about the scientific discoveries which took place here and shaped the world we know today.
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Heathrow Layover Black Cab Tour
No more Heathrow blues, iconic sights await! Rub shoulders with royalty at Buckingham Palace and delve into politics at Parliament. Hear tales of past and present, from castles & kings to pop stars and historic cathedrals. Craft your own London tale—book your tour today!
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London Art Deco Tour
Immerse yourself in the roaring twenties: Journey through London's vibrant art deco scene, from Battersea Power Station's reinvention to Eltham Palace's opulent time capsule. Sip a martini at the legendary Savoy, where echoes of the jazz age still linger. Your glamorous adventure awaits!
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Stonehenge & Hampton Court Palace Tour
From Henry VIII's opulent Hampton Court Palace to Stonehenge's enigmatic giants, this day trip blends royal drama with prehistoric whispers! Stroll Tudor corridors, sip afternoon tea, and ponder ancient puzzles amidst colossal stones.
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Wizarding London & Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter
Immerse yourself in Harry Potter's London: stroll Diagon Alley's Leadenhall Market, soar like Ron & Harry at Piccadilly Circus, and stand where snakes hissed at the London Zoo. Then, a thrilling Warner Bros. Studio Tour–explore Hogwarts sets, marvel at original costumes, and relive movie magic!
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Windsor and Eton Half-Day Tour
Unveil timeless charm! Immerse yourself in Windsor Castle's grandeur-State Apartments, St George's Chapel, and the majestic Long Walk. Across the Thames, step into Eton's historic lanes, where generations of scholars have walked, and soak in the legacy of this esteemed school.
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Kent and Castles Tour
Kent, the "Garden of England," awaits: castles whisper secrets, cathedrals soar, villages beckon, and the White Cliffs gleam. Explore Leeds Castle's gardens, marvel at Canterbury's gothic majesty, stand awe-struck at Dover, and uncover Hever & Chartwell's hidden gems.
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Old London’s fairytale Christmas tour
Unwrap the magic of Christmas in London! Our enchanting tour whisks you through historic streets, revealing the city's festive folklore & dazzling illuminations. Discover where Dickens dreamt ghostly tales, and marvel at Trafalgar Square's radiant tree. Book your enchanting journey today!
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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.
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Royal parks, squares, markets and canals - full day west to east trail
Swap the train for the trail and unwind on this fascinating greentrail walk, linking London's royal parks, hidden squares, and vibrant markets. Breathe deep in Regent's & Hyde Park, uncover whispers in Lincoln's Inn Fields, then shop Spitalfields' past & present.
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