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London Places: Ten Random Facts and Figures about Leicester Square You May Not Have Known

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As famous as Grauman’s Chinese Theater is in Los Angeles for movie premieres, London has Leicester Square. Yet before it was the focus of the film industry’s glitz and glamour, it was private property bordering a great house. After the house was demolished and a court case prevented building there, the square was eventually donated to be a place for the public, eventually … [Read more...] about London Places: Ten Random Facts and Figures about Leicester Square You May Not Have Known

London Icons: 10 Interesting Facts About Westminster Abbey You May Not Have Known

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One of the most notable religious buildings in London, the site for Westminster Abbey has been around since the 7th Century. Its location near Westminster Palace makes it a place of royal importance, a place of coronations, weddings, and funerals. Throughout its long history, it has accumulated many interesting stories, facts, and persons. Here are a just a few of … [Read more...] about London Icons: 10 Interesting Facts About Westminster Abbey You May Not Have Known

10 Random Facts and Figures about the River Thames That You Probably Didn’t Know

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The River Thames, for centuries it’s been a much of a London landmark as any of the city’s man-made structures.  A major trade route and lifeblood for early Londoners, here are a few facts and figures about that river that you may not have known. Length and Source The River Thames is approximately 346 km (or 215 miles) long. Several places claim to be the source of the … [Read more...] about 10 Random Facts and Figures about the River Thames That You Probably Didn’t Know

Exploring London: 10 Random Facts and Figures about Covent Garden Piazza and Market

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Covent Garden is probably our second favorite tourist destination in London after Trafalgar Square. Despite turning into a bit of a tourist trap, the area is steeped in London's history. In honor of this lovely destination, here are ten facts and figures about Covent Garden. One of our most favorite things to do is listen to the musicians who busk on the lower levels. 1. … [Read more...] about Exploring London: 10 Random Facts and Figures about Covent Garden Piazza and Market

Exploring London: 10 Random Facts and Figures about Trafalgar Square

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Trafalgar Square is one of our favorite places in London and is a must stop for any first time visitor to London. It's often considered the center of London and it's actually where distances are measured from. It's doesn't get more London than Trafalgar Square. Here are 10 fun facts and figures about Trafalgar Square. 1.  The centerpiece of Trafalgar Square is … [Read more...] about Exploring London: 10 Random Facts and Figures about Trafalgar Square