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2 Willow Road
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2 Willow Road, NW3 1TH
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| Managed by the National Trust, 2 Willow Road is, in fact, a Modernist terrace of three Hampstead houses originally designed and inhabited by Hungarian architect Erno Goldfinger. The concrete and... More
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Apsley House
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149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner,
Belgravia, London, W1J 7NT
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| Originally the London residence of the first Duke of Wellington, Apsley House was designed and built by Robert Adam between 1771 and 1778 and retains some of the finest Regency... More
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Banqueting House
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Whitehall,
Westminster, London, SW1A 2ER
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| The only surviving section of Whitehall Palace.
In its heyday the largest royal palace in Europe, this historic venue is the only surviving section of Whitehall Palace and still hosts many... More
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Buckingham Palace
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Buckingham Palace Road, SW1A 1AA
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| England's most famous royal palace, and the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II, Buckingham Palace opens the doors of its State Rooms to the public every summer. Originally acquired by... More
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Chiswick House
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Burlington Lane, W4 2RP
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| A former royal residence and stunning example of Classical 18th century design, Chiswick House - also known as Burlington House - originally belonged to the "architect Earl", Lord Burlington. An... More
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Clarence House
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St James's Palace,
St James's, London, SW1 1BA
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| 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 the British Royal Family. Situated... More
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Dennis Severs' House
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18 Folgate Street,
Shoreditch, London, E1 6BX
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| Evocative depiction of life in a Georgian town house.
The brainchild of eccentric designer and performer, Dennis Severs, 18 Folgate Street captures in a series of evocative snapshots, 18th century life... More
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Eltham Palace
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Court Yard, off Court Road, SE9 5QE
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| Restored by English Heritage, this fantastic house offers visitors the chance to indulge in the opulence of 1930s Britain whilst at the same time experiencing the solidity and symbolism of... More
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Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
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Hampton Court Road, Hampton, TW12 2EA
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| Octagonal 18th century temple located in idyllic grounds.
This extraordinary octagonal temple was commissioned by celebrated actor, dramatist and theatre manager, David Garrick (1717-1779) as a tribute to his hero, William... More
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Hampton Court Palace
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East Molesey, KT8 9AU
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| Travel through over 500 years of rich royal history reflected in the palace's varied and stunning mix of Baroque and Tudor architecture. The winding corridors, lavish State Apartments, expansive Tudor... More
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Houses of Parliament
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Parliament Square, St Margaret's Street,
Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA
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| 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. The major structure to survive... More
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Jewel Tower
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Abingdon Street,
Westminster, London, SW1P 3JY
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| 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 only two buildings forming part... More
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Kenwood House
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Hampstead Lane, Hampstead, NW3 7JR
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| A rich collection of famous paintings are housed within the walls of this neo-Classical villa perched by a lake on top of Hampstead Heath. Works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Turner, Reynolds... More
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Kew Palace
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Kew Gardens, TW9 3AB
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| Built in 1631 for merchant Samuel Fortrey, and later acquired by George II as an annexe to Kew House, Kew Palace served as a family country retreat for George III... More
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Leeds Castle
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Maidstone, ME17 1PL
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| Leeds Castle, built upon two islands in a lake, dates from the 9th century and was a favourite home of medieval queens. Henry VIII converted it from a stronghold to... More
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Liberty of London
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Regent Street,
Soho, London, W1B 5AH
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| Design-focused store with iconic fabric department.
No other shop in London, if the world, has such a strong iconic association with design. Mention a “Liberty print” and a clear image of... More
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Linley Sambourne House
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18 Stafford Terrace,
Kensington, London, W8 7BH
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| For a virtually untouched and immaculately preserved slice of Victorian living, visit this delightful building. One of the only genuine Victorian townhouses remaining and virtually unchanged it has become something... More
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Mansion House
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City of London,
The City, London, EC4N 8BH
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| Mansion House, the Palace of the London Mayor, was originally for the Lord Mayor to represent the City in appropriate style, Sir Crispin Gascoigne was the first Lord Mayor to... More
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Marble Hill House
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Richmond Road, TW1 2NL
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| The waterside Palladian villa, Marble Hill House, was built for Henrietta Howard, the mistress of King George II when he was Prince of Wales. Set between Richmond and Hampton Court... More
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Osterley Park and House
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Jersey Road, Isleworth, TW7 4RB
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| Originally built in 1575, architect Robert Adam was later commissioned in 1761 to transform the original Tudor mansion built on this site into an elegant 18th-century neoclassical villa. Osterley is... More
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Oxo Tower Wharf
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Bargehouse Street, Off Upper Ground,
South Bank, London, SE1 9PH
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| Originally a power station, later a reprocessing plant owned by the Oxo Company, the bold, Art Deco Oxo Tower was marked out as ripe for demolition in the 1980s. Opposition... More
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Queen Charlotte's Cottage
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Kew Gardens Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AB
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| King George III's country retreat.
Built in 1772 and nestled among bluebell woods, Queen Charlotte’s Cottage was used regularly by the royal family as a cooling summer house hideaway. Kew Gardens... More
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Roundhouse
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Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8EH
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| It’s great to see this fabulous arts venue re-open its doors after a stunning refurbishment. Boasting a colourful 160-year history, the buliding was first built as an engine shed.... More
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