Sights in London

Bridges in London

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Battersea Bridge is one of many that cross the River Thames. To the south is the area of Battersea, with the huge power station, a

Statues in London

Shaftesbury Memorial

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The Shaftesbury Memorial, commonly known as the Statue of Eros, is one of the most famous statues in London. Right in the middle o

Statues in London

The Burghers of Calais

This magnificent sculpture by Auguste Rodin is to one side of the British Parliament close to the River Thames. It's made of bronz

Bridges in London

Blackfriars Bridge

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London's Blackfriars Bridge crosses the Thames river at the street that bears the same name. It's quite close to the Tate Modern.

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Palaces in London

Medieval Palace, Tower of London

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The Tower, besides being an imposing fortress, was also a luxurious home for royalty, as seen in the Medieval Palace. This palace

Historical Monuments in London

Sir Walter Ralegh, Tower of London

The Tower of London was used as a prison for politically important people, nobles, etc. Walter Raleigh sailer, pirate and politici

Bridges in London

The Hammersmith Bridge

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Hammersmith Bridge is an elegant building that crosses the Thames in the west of the city between the neighborhoods of Hammersmith

Historical Monuments in London

The Royal Exchange

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The building of the Royal Exchange (the old London Stock Exchange) stands in an important crossroads of the city of London (Poultr

Cemeteries in London

Brompton Cemetery

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It is without a doubt the most authentic place hidden in London. It looks like a scene from a horror movie with squirrels cutting

Historical Monuments in London

Chelsea Bridge

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The Albert Bridge links Chelsea with Battersea, and is named after the husband of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert. It is a delight t

Historical Monuments in London

Freemasons' Hall

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Years ago, I walked around Covent Garden wondering what this building was. Masonic architecture is very sombre, and with men comin

Statues in London

The Thames Gateway

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As well as the Embankment Gardens bronze sculptures dedicated to the military, there is this old door that was one of the entries

Squares in London

Grosvenor Square

One of the most prestigious addresses in London, a Georgian square built by Sir Richard Grosvenor in 1710. It was then a new neigh

Statues in London

Statue of Emmeline Pankhurst

A tribute to Emmeline Pankhurst (1857-1928) that is located, how could it be otherwise, in front of Parliament. Emmeline Pankhurst

Historical Monuments in London

Little Ben

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At the intersection of Victoria Street and Vauxhall Bridge Road, near Victoria Station, is a replica of Big Ben, the clock tower o

Squares in London

Russell Square

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Russell Square is a large garden square, located in the heart of London, in Bloomsbury. Its name comes from the surname of the Duk

Historical Monuments in London

Pedestrian Bridge of Telford

The Telford footbridge crosses to St Katherine Docks, without having to go all the way to the port. The bridge can be opened with

Historical Monuments in London

Medieval Gate of London Tower

This medieval gate is the ancient fortress where the Beefeaters lived. This door led into the city of London from the east. It's a