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  1. 3 days ago · The Tower of London, officially His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, England. It lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets , which is separated from the eastern edge of the square mile of the City of London by the open space known as ...

  2. Mar 23, 2024 · List of areas of London. London is the capital of and largest city in England and the United Kingdom. It is divided into the City of London and 32 London boroughs, the result of amalgamation of earlier units of administration that can be traced back to ancient parishes.

  3. Apr 7, 2024 · The name London Bridge is the name used for several successive structures spanning the River Thames between Borough High Street in Southwark and King William Street in the City of London. Learn about the original Old London Bridge, the stone arch New London Bridge, and the current bridge of concrete.

  4. 5 days ago · The clock bell in the Elizabeth Tower (commonly known as the Big Ben Tower) of the palace, nicknamed Big Ben, is a landmark of London and the United Kingdom in general. The Palace of Westminster has been a Grade I listed building since 1970 and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.

    • 112,476 m² (1,210,680 sq ft) (internal)
    • 1987 (11th session)
    • 1016 and later
  5. Apr 17, 2024 · City of London, municipal corporation and borough, London, England. Sometimes called “the Square Mile,” it is one of the 33 boroughs that make up the large metropolis of Greater London. The borough lies on the north bank of the River Thames between the Temple Bar memorial pillar (commemorating the old Temple Bar gate) and the base of Tower ...

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  6. 4 days ago · Hyde Park, park in the borough of Westminster, London. It covers more than 340 acres (138 hectares) and is bordered on the east by Mayfair and on the west by Kensington Gardens.

  7. Apr 5, 2024 · They have been chosen as highlights of a particular topic, but do not represent the full range of files that are available on Commons. For a wider selection of files connected with London, see Category:London . London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom .

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