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Big Ben is the colloquial name of the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster in London, and an informal name for the Great Bell of Westminster, the largest bell in the tower and part of the Great Clock of Westminster.The clock tower is at the north-eastern end of the building, the home of the Houses of Parliament, and contains the famous striking clock and bell.
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Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace
One of London’s most famous One of London’s most famous buildings, and the home of the royal buildings, and the home of the royal
family. If the flag is flying then family. If the flag is flying then they’re at home.they’re at home.
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The British Museum is home to over seven million objects from all continents illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its beginning to the present. Many of the artifacts are stored underneath the museum due to lack of space.
British MuseumBritish Museum
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The Tower of London is one of the oldest building in London with a thousand years of royal connections.
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The Tower Bridge named after its two impressive towers, is one of London’s best known landmarks. This Victorian Bridge is now more than 100 years old.
The middle of the bridge can be raised to permit large vessels to pass the Tower Bridge. It used to be raised about 50 times a day.
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The whole complex includes:
The Big Ben
House of Commons
Westminster Hall
The Lobbies
The House of Lords
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London looks nice even when evening is grey.
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