Historic Buildings in Westminster
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Westminster Attractions by category: Historic Buildings (24), Art Galleries (10), Sights (9), Other Attractions (8), Museums (3), Boats and Bridges (1), Parks and Gardens (1), Sightseeing Tours (1)
Benjamin Franklin House
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36 Craven Street, Westminster, London WC2N | in Westminster
This Georgian terraced house was the London base of the great American statesman and key founder of the United States, Benjamin Franklin between 1757... More
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36 Craven Street, Westminster, London WC2N | in Westminster
This Georgian terraced house was the London base of the great American statesman and key founder of the United States, Benjamin Franklin between 1757... More
Banqueting House
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Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | in Westminster
In its heyday Banqueting House (the only surviving section of Whitehall Palace) was the largest royal palace in Europe and continues to host many royal... More
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Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | in Westminster
In its heyday Banqueting House (the only surviving section of Whitehall Palace) was the largest royal palace in Europe and continues to host many royal... More
Westminster Abbey
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Dean's Yard, Westminster, London SW1P | in Westminster
Most famous nowadays as the venue for royal weddings - including the marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in 2011 - Westminster Abbey is... More
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Dean's Yard, Westminster, London SW1P | in Westminster
Most famous nowadays as the venue for royal weddings - including the marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in 2011 - Westminster Abbey is... More
Spencer House
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27 St James's Place, Westminster, London SW1A | in Westminster
Spencer family's 18th London residence. The ancestral home of Diana, Princess of Wales, the Spencer family hasn’t lived in this, their London residence, since 1926.... More
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27 St James's Place, Westminster, London SW1A | in Westminster
Spencer family's 18th London residence. The ancestral home of Diana, Princess of Wales, the Spencer family hasn’t lived in this, their London residence, since 1926.... More
Houses of Parliament
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Parliament Square, St Margaret's Street, Westminster, London SW1A | in Westminster
Now more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament, the Palace of Westminster began life in 1042 as a royal residence under Edward the Confessor.... More
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Parliament Square, St Margaret's Street, Westminster, London SW1A | in Westminster
Now more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament, the Palace of Westminster began life in 1042 as a royal residence under Edward the Confessor.... More
Westminster Cathedral
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42 Francis Street, Westminster, London SW1P | in Westminster
Not to be confused with Westminster Abbey, the nearby Westminster Cathedral in Victoria is London's only example of neo-Byzantine architecture, described by the poet John... More
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42 Francis Street, Westminster, London SW1P | in Westminster
Not to be confused with Westminster Abbey, the nearby Westminster Cathedral in Victoria is London's only example of neo-Byzantine architecture, described by the poet John... More
Jewel Tower
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Abingdon Street, Westminster, London SW1P | in Westminster
Across the road from the imposing Houses of Parliament, this simple, three-storey, 14th century tower often gets overlooked on the tourist trail. One of... More
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Abingdon Street, Westminster, London SW1P | in Westminster
Across the road from the imposing Houses of Parliament, this simple, three-storey, 14th century tower often gets overlooked on the tourist trail. One of... More
St Martin-in-the-Fields
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Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | in Westminster
This historic church of St Martin-in-the-Fields overlooking Trafalgar Square was built in 1726 and is the best known work of Scottish architect James Gibbs... More
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Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | in Westminster
This historic church of St Martin-in-the-Fields overlooking Trafalgar Square was built in 1726 and is the best known work of Scottish architect James Gibbs... More
Clarence House
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St James's Palace, Westminster, London SW1 | in Westminster
The home of the Queen Mother from 1953 to 2002, a tour of Clarence House is an excellent way of experiencing the living history of... More
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St James's Palace, Westminster, London SW1 | in Westminster
The home of the Queen Mother from 1953 to 2002, a tour of Clarence House is an excellent way of experiencing the living history of... More
St Margaret's Church
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St Margaret's Church, Westminster, London SW1P | in Westminster
Standing between Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, St Margaret's Church is commonly called "the parish church of the House of Commons". A fine... More
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St Margaret's Church, Westminster, London SW1P | in Westminster
Standing between Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, St Margaret's Church is commonly called "the parish church of the House of Commons". A fine... More
Big Ben
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Parliament Square, St Margaret Street, Westminster, London SW1A | in Westminster
Sir Charles Barry sought advice from Benjamin Lewis Vuillamy - clockmaker to the Queen - and Augustus Pugin when it came to designing the... More
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Parliament Square, St Margaret Street, Westminster, London SW1A | in Westminster
Sir Charles Barry sought advice from Benjamin Lewis Vuillamy - clockmaker to the Queen - and Augustus Pugin when it came to designing the... More
10 Downing Street
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10 Downing Street, Westminster, London SW1A | in Westminster
The humble terraced house inhabited by the Prime Minister is a key symbol of British democracy. Other countries may give their presidents grand mansions, but... More
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10 Downing Street, Westminster, London SW1A | in Westminster
The humble terraced house inhabited by the Prime Minister is a key symbol of British democracy. Other countries may give their presidents grand mansions, but... More
Lambeth Palace
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Lambeth Palace Road, Westminster, London SE1 | in Westminster
Lambeth Palace is one of the few medieval buildings left in London. It is also the last survivor of the great London seats of the... More
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Lambeth Palace Road, Westminster, London SE1 | in Westminster
Lambeth Palace is one of the few medieval buildings left in London. It is also the last survivor of the great London seats of the... More
Chapter House
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Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London SW1P | in Westminster
The Chapter House, built by the Royal Masons in 1250, contains some of the finest medieval English sculpture to be seen. The octagonal building still... More
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Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London SW1P | in Westminster
The Chapter House, built by the Royal Masons in 1250, contains some of the finest medieval English sculpture to be seen. The octagonal building still... More
Central Hall Westminster
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Storey's Gate, Westminster, London SW1H | in Westminster
Central London's largest conference and events venue has welcomed an array of illustrious speakers through the ages - including Gandhi, Churchill and the Prince of... More
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Storey's Gate, Westminster, London SW1H | in Westminster
Central London's largest conference and events venue has welcomed an array of illustrious speakers through the ages - including Gandhi, Churchill and the Prince of... More
House of Lords
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Parliament Square, Westminster, London SW1P | in Westminster
The Upper House of the British Parliament, the House of Lords is part of the Palace of Westminster, more commonly known as the Houses of... More
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Parliament Square, Westminster, London SW1P | in Westminster
The Upper House of the British Parliament, the House of Lords is part of the Palace of Westminster, more commonly known as the Houses of... More
Church of St Stephen with St John
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Rochester Row, Westminster, London SW1P | in Westminster
St Stephens Church church was built by Baroness Angela Burdett-Coutts, of the Coutts banking family, as a memorial to her father, with encouragement from Charles... More
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Rochester Row, Westminster, London SW1P | in Westminster
St Stephens Church church was built by Baroness Angela Burdett-Coutts, of the Coutts banking family, as a memorial to her father, with encouragement from Charles... More
St Martin-in-the-Fields
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Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | in Westminster
This historic church overlooking Trafalgar Square was designed by James Gibbs and built in 1726. It houses a glorious eaterie - the Cafe in the... More
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Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | in Westminster
This historic church overlooking Trafalgar Square was designed by James Gibbs and built in 1726. It houses a glorious eaterie - the Cafe in the... More
St James's Palace
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3 St James's Palace, Westminster, London SW1A | in Westminster
St James's Palace on Pall Mall is one of the oldest palaces in London and the official residence of the sovereign yet the royals haven't... More
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3 St James's Palace, Westminster, London SW1A | in Westminster
St James's Palace on Pall Mall is one of the oldest palaces in London and the official residence of the sovereign yet the royals haven't... More
Westminster Hall
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Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London SW1A0AA | in Westminster
Now more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament, the Palace of Westminster began life in 1042 as a royal residence under Edward the Confessor.... More
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Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London SW1A0AA | in Westminster
Now more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament, the Palace of Westminster began life in 1042 as a royal residence under Edward the Confessor.... More
Portcullis House
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Bridge Street, Westminster, London SW1A | in Westminster
Portcullis House, home to 210 MPs, is Parliament's newest building - it was officially opened in February 2001. Its prominent positioning opposite Big Ben and... More
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Bridge Street, Westminster, London SW1A | in Westminster
Portcullis House, home to 210 MPs, is Parliament's newest building - it was officially opened in February 2001. Its prominent positioning opposite Big Ben and... More
The Supreme Court
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Parliament Square, Westminster, London SW1P | in Westminster
The Supreme Court, the highest court in the United Kingdom, is housed in the former Middlesex Guildhall, an impressive Portland stone building by Scottish architect... More
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Parliament Square, Westminster, London SW1P | in Westminster
The Supreme Court, the highest court in the United Kingdom, is housed in the former Middlesex Guildhall, an impressive Portland stone building by Scottish architect... More
English Heritage: The Chapter House, Westminster Abbey
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Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London SW1P | in Westminster
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Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London SW1P | in Westminster
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Church House
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Dean's Yard, Westminster, London SW1P | in Westminster
Church house was commissioned in 1902 and built to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887. The current building was designed by the... More
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Dean's Yard, Westminster, London SW1P | in Westminster
Church house was commissioned in 1902 and built to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887. The current building was designed by the... More
Horse Guards Headquarters
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Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | in Westminster
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Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | in Westminster
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Westminster City Hall
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Victoria Street, Westminster, London SW1E | in Westminster
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Victoria Street, Westminster, London SW1E | in Westminster
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45 Millbank
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45 Millbank at Chelsea College of Art and Design, Westminster, London SW1P | in Westminster
This grade II listed building is full of restored Edwardian features and is handily located just a few steps from the Tate Britain. Licensed for... More
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45 Millbank at Chelsea College of Art and Design, Westminster, London SW1P | in Westminster
This grade II listed building is full of restored Edwardian features and is handily located just a few steps from the Tate Britain. Licensed for... More
Admiralty Arch
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The Mall, Westminster, London SW1A | in Westminster
Admiralty Arch, a grade I listed building just off Trafalgar Square, was commissioned by Edward VII in memory of his mother, Queen Victoria. The inscription... More
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The Mall, Westminster, London SW1A | in Westminster
Admiralty Arch, a grade I listed building just off Trafalgar Square, was commissioned by Edward VII in memory of his mother, Queen Victoria. The inscription... More
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