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The parliamant building and Big Ben. In case you were wondering, the name Big Ben came from the guy that built the bell that went into the tower. His name was Benjamin and he was a big guy... Thus Big Ben |



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The London Eye. Or as the British call it, the wheel of fortune. This wheel has attracted so many tourist and with 17 pounds for each rider, they are making a killing on it. |



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Tower Bridge. For another 7 pounds you can climb to the top and walk across the upper deck.
Right - St. Paul's cathedral. During the Nazi Blitz, Churchill would ask the same question every morning "Is the cathedral still standing?" Beside some superficial damage, it survived.
Below - The London Tower. Many people entered never to leave again... Including several of King Henry's wives. |



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Above - The water entrance tot he Tower. This is one ride you do not want to take part in.
Below - The Approximate location of the place were several heads were rolled... Including that of Ann Boleyn |


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Right - Below - The Westminster Abby |


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Right - That black dorr in the end is 10 Downing Street - the british's version of the white house. |



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Below - Millennium bridge. It was opened by the Queen on a Saturday and closed by the Police on a Sunday... It was shaking too much, they had to re-enforce it. |


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Left - In the end, you kind of give up and start looking both ways no matter where you are standing.
Below - The financial center of London, dominated by the Cigar Building. |

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The start of the march of the guards heading to Buckingham palace for the changing of the guards ceremony. |


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Right - It looks a little odd to have semi automatic guns with a knife in the end... |



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Below - Buckingham palace before the crowds descended on it. |



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Left - Going through the audio tour guide at the Tower of London. A little booth time never hurt anyone... My only picture in London, just to prove I actually went there and didn't google all these pictures :) |








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