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| Standing solemnly in the middle of Whitehall, visitors could be forgiven for passing the Cenotaph by unnoticed. But every November it becomes the focus of Britain's Remembrance Service (the closest Sunday to 11th November). The service commemorates the British Empire and Commonwealth servicemen who died in the two World Wars. The monarch, representatives of the Church, State, the armed and auxiliary forces, all gather to pay respect to those who lost their lives defending the freedom of others. Hymns are sung, prayers are said, and the two-minute silence is observed. Wreaths of poppies are then laid on the steps of the Cenotaph. The monument was originally built of wood and plaster for the first anniversary of the Armistice in 1919. The memorial you see today was designed by Edward Lutyens, it was created from Portland Stone and was unveiled one year later in 1920. The inscription simply reads "The Glorious Dead". |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| The Fourth Plinth |
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Trafalgar Square,
Westminster,
London,
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3 minutes distance from Cenotaph
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Nelson's Column |
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Trafalgar Square,
Westminster,
London,
SW1Y
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3 minutes distance from Cenotaph
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| Horse Guards Parade |
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Whitehall,
Westminster,
London,
SW1A
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2 minutes distance from Cenotaph
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Household Cavalry Museum |
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Horse Guards,
Whitehall,
Westminster,
London,
SW1A
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2 minutes distance from Cenotaph
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Hotels Near Cenotaph |
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| London Hotels |
| Club Quarters Trafalgar Square |
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Northumberland Avenue
London,
WC2N
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1 minutes distance from Cenotaph
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| A fantastic nineteenth century exterior hides a thoroughly modern hotel, with clean, minimalist design in the rooms. The biggest draw is the location, in the ...More...
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| London Hotels |
| Hilton Trafalgar |
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Spring Gardens,
Trafalgar Square,
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1 minutes distance from Cenotaph
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Event Near Cenotaph |
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| London Event |
| Othello |
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Trafalgar Studios,
14
Whitehall,
SW1A
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1 minutes distance from Cenotaph
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| The headline is "Lenny Henry plays Othello" and his stage presence, acting, number of laughs, diction, even his opinions on Shakespeare, have all been discussed ...More...
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| London Event |
| Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree and Carols |
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Trafalgar Square,
Central London,
WC2N
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3 minutes distance from Cenotaph
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3 minutes distance from Cenotaph
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Shopping Near Cenotaph |
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| London Shopping |
| Davenports Magic Shop |
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Charing Cross Underground Shopping Arcade,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2N
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5 minutes distance from Cenotaph
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| From budding Harry Potters and bumbling Tommy Coopers to dynamic David Copperfields, Davenports is a haven for magicians of every level and ability. Non-magicians too ...More...
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| London Shopping |
| Godiva |
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Haymarket,
Soho,
London,
SW1Y
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8 minutes distance from Cenotaph
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Restaurants Near Cenotaph |
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| London Restaurants |
| Thai Square |
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21-24
Cockspur Street,
St James's,
London,
SW1Y
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4 minutes distance from Cenotaph
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| Thai food is everywhere these days. The spicy, clean flavours are all over pub menus, either as green or red curries or influences on more ...More...
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| London Restaurants |
| National Dining Rooms |
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National Gallery,
Trafalgar Square,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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5 minutes distance from Cenotaph
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| London Education |
| Courtauld Institute of Art |
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Somerset House,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2R
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12 minutes distance from Cenotaph
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| The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and ...More...
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| London Education |
| King's College Medical School |
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Strand,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2R
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12 minutes distance from Cenotaph
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Leisure Near Cenotaph |
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| London Leisure |
| The Sanctuary |
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Floral Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2E
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10 minutes distance from Cenotaph
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| This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll ...More...
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| London Leisure |
| Catalyst Health and Fitness Ltd |
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30
Bury Street,
St James's,
London,
SW1Y
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12 minutes distance from Cenotaph
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| London Pubs |
| The Sherlock Holmes |
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10
Northumberland Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2N
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2 minutes distance from Cenotaph
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| Part Victorian pub, part museum dedicated to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous sleuth.
Thirsty Sherlock Holmes fans look no further than this homage to the ...More...
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| London Pubs |
| Lamb & Flag |
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33
Rose Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2E
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9 minutes distance from Cenotaph
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Once known as the Bucket of Blood, thanks to the bare-knuckle fights held here, the Lamb & Flag has ...More...
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| London Nightlife |
| Madame Jojo's |
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8-10
Brewer Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F
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12 minutes distance from Cenotaph
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| London Nightlife |
| The Island |
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180/182
Hungerford Lane,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2N5NG
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3 minutes distance from Cenotaph
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| One of the West End's finest dance music venues, The Island manages to keep the drunken Soho crowds away by being exceedingly well concealed in ...More...
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| London Business |
| Trafalgar Studios (formerly Whitehall Theatre) |
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Whitehall London,
Westminster,
London,
SW1A
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1 minutes distance from Cenotaph
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| London Business |
| Trafalgar Square Meeting Rooms (Regus) |
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Northumberland Avenue,
Trafalgar Square,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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