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The Palace of Westminster

The name Westminster was historically used to describe the area around Westminster Abbey–the West Minster, or monastery church, that gave the area its name–which has been the seat of the government of England for almost a thousand years. The name is also used for the larger City of Westminster which covers a wider geographical area; and, since 1965, has included the former boroughs of St Marylebone and Paddington.

The historic core of Westminster is the former Thorney Island on which Westminster Abbey was built. The Abbey became the traditional venue of the coronation of the kings of England. The nearby Palace of Westminster came to be the principal royal residence after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, and later housed the developing Parliament and law courts of England. It can be said that London thus has developed two distinct focal points an economic one in the City of London; and a political and cultural one in Westminster, where the Royal Court had its home. This division is still very apparent today.

The monarchy later moved to other palaces elsewhere in the city, and the law courts have since moved to the Royal Courts of Justice, close to the border of the City of London. The area is still the centre of government, with Parliament now located in the Palace of Westminster and most of the major Government ministries situated in Westminster, centred on Whitehall. "Westminster" is thus often used as shorthand for Parliament and the political community of the United Kingdom generally. The civil service is similarly referred to by the area it inhabits, Whitehall, where there was also once a royal palace. "Westminster" is consequently also used in reference to the Westminster System, the parliamentary model of democratic government that has evolved in the United Kingdom. The Westminster System is used with some adaptation in many other nations, particularly in the Commonwealth of Nations and other parts of the former British Empire.

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2. Visit Glorious Buckingham Palace In Westminster November 21, 2008 London is england's capital & the world's 9th biggest city. It boasts an insightful history that spans almost 2,000 years, which initiated when the romans arrived soon after they invaded britain in AD43. London is placed on the banks of the river thames, in the south east of england. London boasts a long & interesting history, which started when the romans founded the first major settlement there in AD 43 following the Roman conquest of the uk. London was especially prosperous in the 18th century & it became the biggest city in the world from 1831 to 1925. the growth of ... (read more) Author: Gerlinda Cimeno

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4. Explore The Quirkly Markets In London November 17, 2008 London is the capital of great britain & one of the world's leading financial, business and cultural centres. as well as this, the city's influence on politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion & culture make it a major global city. London has 4 World Heritage Sites, which are westminster palace, Westminster Abbey & St. Margaret's Church, the Tower of London, big Greenwich, & the royal botanic gardens in kew. London boasts an interesting history that goes back over 2 000 years. around this time, the city has expanded to become one of the financial and cultural c... (read more) Author: Tamesh Macrae

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10. Westminster - Things to see and do November 04, 2008 Welcome to your guide to some of London’s most popular attractions, brought to you by the 3 star Elysee hotel of Westminster, which is within close proximity of all that the capital has to offer. Westminster is home to many of London’s most important landmarks and attractions, including: Buckingham Palace – First opened to the Public in 1993, Buckingham Palace has been the official residence of the British Sovereign since the accession of Queen Victoria to the thrown in 1837. Alongside the millions who visit the state rooms, 50,000 people visit the Palace each yea... (read more) Author: Dave Tymon

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