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Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, more commonly known as the Tower of London (and historically as The Tower), is a historic fortress and scheduled monument in central London, England, on the north bank of the River Thames. It is located within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and is separated from the eastern edge of the City of London by the open space known as Tower Hill. It is the oldest building used by the British government. [1]The Tower of London is often identified with the White Tower, the original stark square fortress built by William the Conqueror[1] in 1078. However, the tower as a whole is a complex of several buildings set within two concentric rings of defensive walls and moat. The tower's primary function was a fortress, a royal palace, and a prison (particularly for high status and royal prisoners, such as the Princes in the Tower and the future Queen Elizabeth I). This last use has led to the phrase "sent to the Tower" (meaning "imprisoned"). It has also served as a place of execution and torture, an armoury, a treasury, a zoo, the Royal Mint, a public records office, an observatory, and since 1303, the home of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. Today the Tower of London is cared for by an independent charity, Historic Royal Palaces, which receives no funding from the Government or the Crown. [2]
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1. TVI Express...Scam or Real Opportunity
October 19, 2009
Travel Ventures International Marble Arch Tower 55 Bryanston Street London, W1H 7AJ United Kingdom Although, the U.K. has great MLM laws on the books, it is vertically impossible for distributors to get any type of legal help if the company were to cause any type of financial hardship to them. If you file a law suit in the USA, what are you going to get? They do not at this time have any USA base of operations. It the law suit was to become a Class Action suit, the attorney’s fees would eat up any financial relief ordered form the Courts, due to the International leg... (read more)
Author: Gabriel Scofield
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2. Danbro Backs APSCo Conference
September 25, 2009
Danbro, the award-winning specialist accountancy firm for contract and freelance workers, has leant its support to this year’s Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) members’ conference.
The event, which takes place on Wednesday 7 October, at the Hilton London Tower Bridge hotel, will be attended by managers, directors and consultants involved in the recruitment industry.
Unsurprisingly, the main focus of the event will be the UK’s emergence from the recent economic downturn, and what shape any recovery will take. As well as talks from successful entrepreneurs, the da... (read more)
Author: Jenny Thaw
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3. Enjoy Some Summer Fun in the Capital
August 24, 2009
Regarded as one of the most exciting cities in the world, London is an amazing place to visit. Brimming with cultural diversity, historical significance and places of interest, it is a great destination to head to at any time of year. However, due to its huge array of outdoor activities, it can be argued that the summer time offers the visitor that little something extra. Indeed, there are not many people who will turn down the opportunity of sitting back in the sunshine, sipping a cold drink and soaking up the ambient atmosphere whilst deciding which of the many open-air festivals, con... (read more)
Author: Daniel Collins
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4. Iconic Civil and Structural Engineering - Tower Bridge
August 12, 2009
Looking today at the broad Thames snaking its way through the heart of the capital, it's hard to believe that there was once only one bridge crossing the river - London Bridge. As the city grew, so did the number of crossing points and in 1876 a public competition invited ideas for building a new bridge downstream from London Bridge without disrupting river traffic. Although more than 50 designs were submitted, it was to be eight years before an acceptable solution was found in the form of a 'bascule' design by the City Architect, Horace Jones ('bascule' being French for see-saw). Sadly, altho... (read more)
Author: Liz Withers
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5. Gaudi, Gaudi Everywhere!
July 31, 2009
Each major city boasts a unique cultural icon that defines and shapes its image. Think of New York City and the Empire State Building comes immediately to mind. Picture Paris and the elegant curves of the Eiffel Tower springs into view. Sydney has its Opera House and London, the clock face of Big Ben. When it comes to Barcelona what other building but the Sagrada Familia encapsulates the spirit of this modern, laidback city so precisely?
Barcelona is imprinted with the genius, spirit and architecture of its most famous son – Antoni Gaudi. His most well known work is the ongoing construct... (read more)
Author: Beatriz Lopez
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6. TOP ATTRACTIONS IN LONDON
July 27, 2009
All of us know about London but not famillar with its place and cities in side it. To have the best guide and information on london read out the following description.
Tower of London
The Tower of London, a historic fortress and prison, is one of the city's most spectacular and popular attractions. Click here for a detailed description of the Tower and tips for visiting. While in the neighborhood, you might want to snap a few photos of the beautiful Tower Bridge.
Buckingham Palace, Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey
In our Guide to the Westminster area of Lon... (read more)
Author: dev roul
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7. London A City Worth Exploring!
July 21, 2009
London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is one of the most popular and sought after tourist destinations in the world. Thousands of tourists throng this beautiful city every year to witness the iconic landmarks of Britain’s rich historical past, such as the Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London, the Westminster Abbey, the Buckingham Palace, and many more. You too could enjoy the beauty of this magnificent city by staying at one of the quality hotels London. The city is also a commercial hub of various business, financial, and cultural activities that take place across ... (read more)
Author: Stanley DeGeorgio
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8. Have a hauntingly good time in London
July 09, 2009
The city of London conjures up majestic images: Buckingham Palace, with its gleaming white walls leading back to the lush and wildlife-packed St James' Park; Westminster resplendent with the Houses of Parliament, the mighty Big Ben and beautiful Abbey; the Thames river which scores through the city, dividing it into north and south with stunning sights and attractions on either side - but none so spine-tinglingly exciting as some of London's darker locations. As much as London is a sunshine city, it certainly has a darker side where mystery and horror reigns. Perhaps not many people know... (read more)
Author: Isla Campbell
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