London: Historical Place
Places and attractions in the Historical place category
Categories
- Park
- Museum
- Church
- Nightlife
- Shopping
- Theater
- Monuments and statues
- Street
- History museum
- Art museum
- Vernacular architecture
- Memorial
- Historical place
- Gothic Revival architecture
- Concerts and shows
- Square
- Specialty museum
- Georgian architecture
- Shopping district
- Cemetery
- Art gallery
- Shopping centre
- Market
- Bridge
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Baroque architecture
- Dancing
- Architecture
- City hall
- Music venue
- Neighbourhood
- Cinema
- Garden
- Music and shows
- Palace
- Arenas and stadiums
- Edwardian architecture
- Christopher Wren
- Skyscraper
- Greek Revival architecture
- Area
- Modern art museum
- Concert hall
- Sacred and religious sites
- Neoclassical architecture
- Science museum
- Bars and clubs
- Outdoor activities
- Golf
- Canal
- Synagogue
- Flea market
- Sport complex
- Amusement park
- Swimming
- Performing arts
- Sculpture
- Town
- Mosque
- Swimming pool
- Amusement
- Military museum
- Restaurant
- Event space
- Lake
- Tower
- Amusement ride
- Watersports
- Reportedly haunted
- Farmer's market
- Unesco
- Natural attraction
- Romanesque architecture
- Forts and castles
- Archaeological museum
- Football
- Temple
- Department store
- Art Nouveau architecture
- Nature
- Memorial site
- Library
- Hiking trail
- Hiking
- View point
- Monastery
- Playground
- Children's museum
- Theme park
- Natural history museum
- Sailing
- Bookshop
- Cafe
- Spa
- Entertainment district
- Victorian architecture
- Fashion museum
- Romanesque revival architecture
- Botanical garden
- Art Deco architecture
- Universities and schools
- Marina
- Edwin Lutyens
- Observatories and planetariums
- Harbor
- Piers and boardwalks
- Ruins
- Comedy club
- Gym
- Inigo Jones
- William Shakespeare
- Observation decks and towers
- Zoo
- Opera
- City
- John Soane
- Ship
- Frank Matcham
- Nature and wildlife
- Modernist architecture
- Hill
- National park
- Nicholas Hawksmoor
- Protected area
- Game and entertainment center
- Island
- Village
Tower of London
Medieval castle housing the Crown Jewels The Tower of London is an iconic fortress situated in the heart of the city of London, United Kingdom. With a history stretching back over 1,000 years, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has been a royal palace, an armory, a treasury, the home of the Royal Mint, a public...
Big Ben
London's iconic national timepiece Big Ben, an iconic landmark of London, stands as a towering sentinel at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. This renowned clock tower, officially named the Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to honor Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, is often mistakenly referred to as...
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace, the London residence and administrative headquarters of the British monarch, is an iconic symbol of the United Kingdom's rich history and heritage. The grand edifice stands at the heart of the city, serving as the site for state occasions and royal...
Kensington Palace
Royal museum in state residence Kensington Palace, nestled in the heart of London, is a royal residence with a history that stretches back over 300 years. Originally a private country house, the building was transformed into a palace by King William III and Queen Mary II in 1689, who commissioned Sir...
Westminster Abbey
Gothic church and site for coronations Westminster Abbey is an iconic feature of London's historic and cultural landscape, a church that has stood for over a millennium as a place of worship and a stage for the nation's most significant ceremonies. Located just to the west of the Palace of Westminster, this...
Churchill War Rooms
Churchill's WWII underground offices Nestled in the heart of London, the Churchill War Rooms offer a unique glimpse into the secret history of Britain's wartime government. This underground complex, located beneath the streets of Westminster, served as the secret command center from which Prime Minister...
Royal Observatory
Astronomy centre on the Prime Meridian The Royal Observatory is an iconic scientific landmark nestled in the heart of Greenwich, London. Established in 1675 by King Charles II, it is famed for being the location of the Prime Meridian, where time begins at longitude 0°.
Old Royal Naval College
British naval empire's celebrated home Nestled on the banks of the River Thames, the Old Royal Naval College stands as a majestic architectural gem in the heart of Greenwich, London. This grandiose ensemble of buildings, originally designed as a Royal Hospital for Seamen by Sir Christopher Wren, now serves...
Apsley House
Apsley House, also known as Number One, London, is a prominent museum and a beacon of historical significance nestled in the heart of London, England. This grand Georgian building was once the residence of the first Duke of Wellington, one of Britain's most esteemed...
The Monument
311-step, Great Fire of London memorial The Monument stands as a timeless emblem of resilience in the heart of London, England. This historical landmark, which towers at 62 meters, was built between 1671 and 1677 to commemorate the Great Fire of London and to celebrate the rebuilding of the city.
Nelson's Column
Nelson's Column is an iconic historical landmark situated in the heart of London, England, at Trafalgar Square. This towering monument, which rises to 52 meters (approximately 170 feet), was built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson, who died at the Battle of...
Leadenhall Market
Shopping centre in a historical space Leadenhall Market is a vibrant, covered market nestled in the heart of London's financial district. Known for its stunning Victorian architecture, with its ornate roof structure, painted ceilings, and cobbled walkways, the market offers a unique shopping experience...
Somerset House
Seasonal events and an art collection Somerset House is a grand neoclassical building nestled on the south side of the Strand in central London, England. This cultural and arts center, with its magnificent courtyard and stately rooms, stands as a testament to the city's rich heritage and vibrant...
Banqueting House
Neo-classical hall with painted ceilings The Banqueting House in London stands as a grand testament to the architectural splendor of the early 17th century. Situated on Whitehall, a stone's throw away from the Houses of Parliament and Downing Street, this elegant monument is the last remaining component of...
Horse Guards Building
The Horse Guards Building is a historic site nestled in the heart of London, England, and serves as a living museum to the city's vibrant military history. Situated at the eastern end of St James's Park, it was built in the mid-18th century and has become an iconic...
Marble Arch
19th-century triumphal arch by John Nash Marble Arch is an iconic landmark situated at the junction of Oxford Street, Park Lane, and Edgware Road in the bustling city of London, United Kingdom. This 19th-century white marble-faced triumphal arch was designed by John Nash in 1827 to be the state entrance...
Cutty Sark
The last surviving British tea clipper The Cutty Sark is a historic maritime marvel nestled in the heart of Greenwich, London. This iconic British clipper ship, launched in 1869, is one of the last of its kind and a testament to the golden age of sail. Once a swift vessel that sailed the seas for the tea...
Chiswick House
Nestled within the verdant suburbs of West London, Chiswick House stands as a testament to the grandeur of 18th-century English architecture and landscape design. This magnificent estate, renowned for its picturesque gardens and neo-Palladian villa, is a serene escape...
Admiralty Arch
Admiralty Arch, a majestic building in the heart of London, England, stands as a grand gateway between The Mall and Trafalgar Square. This historical structure, commissioned by King Edward VII in memory of his mother Queen Victoria, was completed in 1912 and designed...
Gray's Inn
Nestled in the heart of London, Gray's Inn stands as a testament to the city’s rich legal history and tradition. This esteemed institution, one of the four Inns of Court, has been a hub for barristers and legal education for centuries.
Clarence House
Nestled in the heart of London, Clarence House stands as a testament to the city's royal heritage. This stately residence, situated on The Mall beside St. James's Palace, has been the home of several members of the British Royal Family since it was built in 1827 by...
St James's Palace
St James's Palace is one of the oldest palaces in London, England, and a significant piece of the nation's historical tapestry. Situated in the City of Westminster, just a stone's throw from Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace has been a pivotal location for the...
Mansion House
Mansion House is an iconic building situated in the heart of the City of London, England. As the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London, it serves as a symbol of the economic prowess and historical significance of the city's financial district.
St Paul's
St Paul's Cathedral, a masterpiece of English Baroque architecture, stands as an iconic feature of the London skyline. Designed by the renowned architect Sir Christopher Wren, the church was completed in 1710 after the Great Fire of London destroyed the original...
Jewel Tower
The Jewel Tower is a 14th-century surviving element of the Palace of Westminster, in London, England. It was built between 1365 and 1366, under the direction of William of Sleaford and Henry de Yevele, to house the personal treasure of King Edward III.
Osterley Park
Osterley Park and House is a Georgian country estate in west London, that straddles the London boroughs of Ealing and Hounslow.
Down House
Down House is the former home of the English naturalist Charles Darwin and his family. It was in this house and garden that Darwin worked on his theory of evolution by natural selection, which he had conceived in London before moving to Down.
Royal Mews
The Royal Mews is a mews, or collection of equestrian stables, of the British Royal Family. In London these stables and stable-hands quarters have occupied two main sites in turn, being located at first on the north side of Charing Cross, and then within the grounds of Buckingham Palace.
St Clement Danes
St Clement Danes is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London. It is situated outside the Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand.
Winchester Palace
Winchester Palace was a 12th-century palace which served as the London townhouse of the Bishops of Winchester. It was located in the parish of Southwark in Surrey, on the south bank of the River Thames on what is now Clink Street in the London Borough of Southwark, near St Saviour's Church which later became Southwark Cathedral.
Tobacco Dock
Tobacco Dock is a Grade I listed warehouse located in the East London district of Wapping, and thereby the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
Lambeth Palace
Lambeth Palace is the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. It is situated in north Lambeth, London, on the south bank of the River Thames, 400 yards south-east of the Palace of Westminster, which houses the Houses of Parliament, on the opposite bank.
Red House
Red House is a significant Arts and Crafts building located in Bexleyheath, south-east London, England. Co-designed in 1859 by the architect Philip Webb and the designer William Morris, it was created to serve as a family home for Morris.
St Bartholomew-the-Great
The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great, sometimes abbreviated to Great St Bart's, is a mediaeval church in the Church of England's Diocese of London located in Smithfield within the City of London.
Shakespeare's Globe
Shakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse for which William Shakespeare wrote his plays, in the London Borough of Southwark, on the south bank of the River Thames.
Carlton House Terrace
Carlton House Terrace is a street in the St James's district of the City of Westminster in London. Its principal architectural feature is a pair of terraces of white stucco-faced houses on the south side of the street overlooking St. James's Park.
Handel & Hendrix in London
Handel & Hendrix in London is a museum in Mayfair, London, dedicated to the lives and works of the German-born British baroque composer George Frideric Handel and the American rock singer-guitarist Jimi Hendrix, who lived at 25 and 23 Brook Street respectively.
House of St Barnabas
The House of St Barnabas, at 1 Greek Street, Soho, is a Grade I Listed Georgian building in London notable for its rococo plasterwork interiors and for other architectural features.
Fulham Palace
Fulham Palace, in Fulham, London, previously in the former English county of Middlesex, is a Grade I listed building with medieval origins and was formerly the principal residence of the Bishop of London. The site was the country home of the bishops from at least the 11th century until 1973.
Marble Hill House
Marble Hill House is a Neo-Palladian villa, now Grade I listed, in Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It was built between 1724 and 1729 as the home of Henrietta Howard, Countess of Suffolk, who lived there until her death.
London Museum of Water & Steam
London Museum of Water & Steam is an independent museum founded in 1975 as the Kew Bridge Steam Museum. It was rebranded in early 2014 following a major investment project.
Syon House
Syon House is the west London residence of the Duke of Northumberland. A Grade I listed building, it lies within the 200-acre Syon Park, in the London Borough of Hounslow.
Benjamin Franklin House
Benjamin Franklin House is a museum in a terraced Georgian house at 36 Craven Street, London, close to Trafalgar Square. It is the last-standing former residence of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
Burgh House
Burgh House is a historic house located on New End Square in Hampstead, London, that includes the Hampstead Museum. The house is also listed as Burgh House & Hampstead Museum.
The Charterhouse
The London Charterhouse is a historic complex of buildings in Farringdon, London, dating back to the 14th century. It occupies land to the north of Charterhouse Square, and lies within the London Borough of Islington.
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