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THE ALBERT MEMORIAL: A Close-up Look at Victoria’s Tribute to Her Prince

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When Queen Victoria's husband died unexpectedly, it was not just the monarch that mourned as the nation too was consumed with grief along with a certain amount of guilt at not having appreciated Prince Albert and everything he had done. A grand and complex memorial was built to place Albert in the centre of arts and sciences of the 1860s. PRINCE ALBERT Prince Albert of … [Read more...] about THE ALBERT MEMORIAL: A Close-up Look at Victoria’s Tribute to Her Prince

London’s Back Garden: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about Hyde Park You Might Not Know

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Hyde Park is one of the greatest sites in London, its sprawling expanse making a beautiful green stamp on the city. It contains a great number of memorials, events, statues, architectural wonders, and Speakers Corner, where individuals may debate on important issues. The park has even more interesting aspects to it that you may not know. Have a look below at some of the facts … [Read more...] about London’s Back Garden: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about Hyde Park You Might Not Know

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