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The Tower of London was begun in 1078 by William the Conqueror. After several additions, it was completed in 1285 by Edward I.

It has been used as a fortress, royal palace and prison. Since 1303 it has been the home of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom.

The Tower Bridge is close to the Tower of London, hence its name. The bridge was finished in 1894.

The bridge is a symbol of London and is often mistakenly called London Bridge, which is the next bridge upstream.

In this picture of the River Thames in London, you can see the Palace of Westminster and Big Ben at the bottom.

The London Eye, also known as the Millennium Wheel, is a Ferris Wheel on the River Thames in London, England.

This observation wheel is 443 feet high and each capsule holds about 25 people and takes 30 minutes for one revolution.

The wheel does not usually stop to take on passengers. The rotation rate is very slow, which allows people to easily walk
on and off the moving capsules at ground level.

view of front and main gates to the Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace has been the official London residence of Britain's kings and queens since 1837.

Although used for many official events and receptions held by The Queen, areas of Buckingham Palace are opened to visitors on a regular basis.

The State Rooms of Buckingham Palace are open to visitors during the Annual Summer Opening in August and September.

The rooms are lavishly furnished with some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection with paintings by Rembrandt and Vermeer.

the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace includes horse guards.

a military band is part of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.

close-up look at the guards.

Big Ben Picture - Big Ben is the common name for the Clock Tower at the Palace of Westminster in London.

Big Ben Picture - Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster from across the River Thames.