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River Thames Boat Trip
HMS Belfast
Photo: By Alvesgaspar - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link
HMS Belfast was a Royal Navy World War II light cruiser warship that took part in the Normandy D Day Landings and stayed in duty until 1963 when she became a reserveship.
Now moored on the South Bank as a museum ship
The Medieval Banquet
Medieval Banquet London dinning.
Medieval Banquet London Vaulted Ceiling
Medieval Banquet London wenches
The Medieval Banquet Description
Become a guest of King Henry VIII himself at a magnificent 1529 Medieval Banquet party in a "Merrie Olde England" atmosphere set in an old vaulted building set in the 16th-century St Katharine Docks.
All banquets include 2 hours of theater & theme entertainment and Dancing.
- Medieval Banquet Dinner. (4 Hours)
- Doors open Monday – Saturday: 7:15pm (1915h). Sundays 2 hours earlier
- Entertainment and meal commences at 8:15pm (2015h). Sundays 2 hours earlier Entertainment finishes at 10:30pm (2230h). Sundays 1 hour earlier
Disco until 2330h (11:30pm) Sundays 2 hours earlier
- A set 4 Course meal (Vegetarian option must be booked if required)
- Unlimited wine and beer
Between 1st Dec to 23rd Dec
- Medieval Banquets Yuletide Lunch (4 Hours)
- A set 4 Course meal (Vegetarian option must be booked if required)
- Half bottle of wine per person
- Medieval Banquets King Henry's Dinner (6 Hours)
- A set 6 Course meal (Vegetarian option must be booked if required.
- Unlimited wine and beer
The Medieval Banquet Price
Adult Price Guide: From £49.99
The Medieval Banquet Location
- Located in the very picturesque St Katharine Docks. which are just down river of Tower Bridge on the North Bank
- Nearest Tube Station:Tower Hill on the District and Circle lines (5 minutes walk)
- Nearest Bus Routes:
Address: The Medieval Banquet, Ivory House, St Katharine Docks, London, E1W 1BP.
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St Katherine Docks and Marina
St Katherine Docks and Marina.
St Katherine Docks and Marina Description
- Less known than it's historic neibour, The Tower of London, St Katherine Docks and Marina is a magical haven.
- The buildings are mainly converted waterside warehouses intermixed with modern post war buildings The ground floors are a mass of shops, restaurants and bars along with the Medieval Banquet venue. and TheTower Hotel 4 Star. Upper floors are mainly apartments & offices .
- The Dock is connected to The River Thames via a 1 rise lock, to maintain the water level at low tide. The River Thames is tidal way beyond London, past Kingston Upon Thames to Teddington, which is just east of Heathrow Airport.
- The lock operates almost daily 2 hours before High Water to 1.5 hours after but within the following hours:
Summer 06:00-20:30
Winter 08:00-18:00 - Within the Dock there are 3 distinct water areas: The Cwntre Basin, the East Dock & the West Dock
St Katherine Docks and Marina Location
- Located
Immediatly down river of The Tower of London & Tower Bridge on the north bank
- Nearest Tube Station:
- Nearest Bus Routes:
Address:
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The Shard
St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral.
St Pauls Diagram.
St Paul's Cathedral Description
- St Paul's Cathedral is Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece built 300 years ago between 1675 to 1710
- The cathedral is the 4th to be built on the site, the 1st one being in 604AD. The 3th was destroyed in the Great fire of London 1666.
- St Paul's is built in the shape of a cross, the sign of christianity, with the great dome over the intersection.
- The cathedral is the 2nd largest church in the UK following Liverpool Cathedral, at 365 feet (111 metres) & was the tallest building in London until 1962 when the Millbank Tower was built, which has now been superceded.
- St Paul's has just undergone a £40,000,000 (40 million) restoration program and in now at it's pristine best
- Filming and photography is not allowed inside the Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral Highlights
Some of the must see areas of this magnificent Cathedral
The Nave
- The Nave is the central section from the ceremonial Great West Door to the Dome.
- Width of the Nave 121ft (37m)
- In the North Aisle on the left are the2 Chapels of All Souls & St Dunstan along with the Wellington monument. The victorious commander at the Battle of Waterloo against Napoleon in 1815.
- In the South Aisle on the opposite side are the 2 Chapels of St Michael and St George
The South Transept
- The South Transept is the right central short arm leading from under the Dome.
- The location of 3 Memorials to:
- Lord Nelson our greatest Naval Admiral who defeated the French at the Battle of Trafalgar 1805
- Captain Robert Scott the explorer who reached the South Pole and found that he had been beaten to the Pole by Amundsen just over a month earlier. Scott & his party died before reaching the final fuel & food dump on the return journey.
The Quire
- The quire is the continuation of the Nave beyond the Dome. It's location for the
- Choir and seating area for clergy. There is magnificent wood carved in this area.
- The Grand Organ with 7,189 pipes, five keyboards and 138 organ stops..
- The Bishop's throne
- The High Altar was replaced after bomb damage in World War II and is constructed from Carved Oak & Marble
- The Apse is beyond the High Altar & location of the Jesus Chapel that is dedicated to American Service Personnel who died in World War II in the UK
The Dome
- The Dome is one of the largest Cathedral domes in the world, and consists of a dome & lantern. Ensure you look up into the dome from ground level.
- The dome is far more complicated than it looks. A clue to this is seen when comparing the internal measurements with the external measurements
External Diameter 112ft (34m) Internal Diameter 102ft (31m)
External Height 278ft (85m) Internal Height 225ft (68m)
The reason - There are 3 domes stacked like russian dolls one inside the other.- The External dome that can be viewed from the street. This dome is thin and constructed mainly of wood.
- The Conical Dome takes most of the weight, arund 700 tons, of the Lantern above the outer dome
- Between the External dome & the Conical dome is a network of wooden beams that support the outer dome. Also in this space are the stairs leading to the golden Gallery
- The Inner hemispherical dome that can be viewed from the Cathedral floor & Whispering Gallery.
- Between these 2 domes is the brick structural Conical dome that is virtually invisible and supports the weight of the Lantern, golden gallery & Cross
- The sight looking up into the dome from either the Cathedral Floor or Whispering Gallery is mind numbing as you view the exquisite awe inspiring painted murals depicting the life of Saint Paul.
- Visitors can climb the dome to the:
Whispering Gallery
- The Whispering Gallery if for the fit because you have to climb 257 steps to a height of 30 metres above the Cathedral floor.
- The views are enough to make the climb, but the Whispering Gallery has amazing acoustics. Whisper facing the wall and you can be heard on the other side of the gallery.
Stone Gallery
- The Stone Gallery encircles the bottom of the dome on the outside, giving amazing views
- 376 Steps and a height of 173 feet (53 metres) above the Cathedral floor.
Golden Gallery
- The golden gallery is on top of the dome & encircles the lantern,
- 280 feet (85 metres) high and a staggering 528 steps
- This is the highest point that the public can now go.
- When I first visited St Paul's as a child I went higher, through the ball to right underneath the Cross. The lastsection could only be reached by one person at a time by climbing a builders ladder.
- Obviously closed to the public due to Health & Safety Restrictions
Ball & Cross
- The Ball is 6 feet (almost 2 metres) in diameter and can hold 10 people.
- The height of Ball & Cross is 23 feet (just over 7 metres) & weight of 7 tonnes.
The Crypt
- The Crypt are the cellars / basement to the Cathedral
- The location of the following Tombs:
- Nelson's Tomb, located directly beneath the Dome's centre.
- Wellington Tomb.
- Sir Christopher Wren Tomb, St Paul's architect
- The OBE Chapel (Order of the British Empire)
- Oculus: an eye into St Paul’s, This new Exhibition of 2700 films depicts 1400 years of history
St Paul's Cathedral Entrance
- The Cathedral is open to sightseers between 8.30am - 4pm (last admission)
The galleries are open to sightseers from 9.30am - 4.15pm (last admission)
St Paul's Cathedral Location
- Located
From the West End one road but with different names goes to The Cathedral. Follow The Stand - Fleet Street - Going up Ludgate Hill you will see St Paul's in front of you.
Crossing the River Thames from the south by the Millennium Bridge the Cathedral is straight in front of you
Nearest Tube Station:
St Paul's Station Central Line
- Nearest Bus Routes:
4, 11, 15, 23, 25, 26, 100, 242 Bus Stop directly next to the Cathedral
Address: St Paul's, St Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD
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Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge.
Tower Bridge Description
- The most iconic of London bridges and located next to the Tower of London.
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Tower of London
Tower of London Main Entrance & Moat.
Tower of London White Tower.
Tower of London Description
- The Tower of London is not only one of Londons but one of the UK,s main attractions.
- Building of the keep, the White Tower, was started in the 1070's possiblt 1078. There is no record of the correct date.
Tower of London Price
Tower of London Location
Located
North bank of River Thames
Nearest Tube Station:
Tower Hill station. District and Circle lines located on The north side of The Tower of London
Nearest Bus Routes:
Tower Bridge: 15, 42, 78,100, RV1.
River Transport:
Tower Pier
Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour Stops Tower Hill - Red Route - Stop 16
Address:
- The Tower of London, London, England. EC3N 4AB
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More Information, map & photographs
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London Guildhall
London Guildhall
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The Guildhalls Magnificent Hall
Photo by HerryLawford
In my early 20s I had the good fortune of dining in the Guildhalls Magnificent Hall with Prince Charles, now our King, and Harry Seacome of the Goons. And the guards band playing on the balcony.
Guildhall West Wing. Photo by secretlondon123.
London Guildhall Description
London Guildhall Location
Located
North bank of River Thames
Nearest Tube Station:
Nearest Bus Routes:
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River Transport:
Big Bus Tours.
Address:
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https://www.guildhall.cityoflondon.gov.uk/downloads/Guildhall%20-%20Map%20and%20Transport%20Information.pdfLondon Monument
London Monument. Photo by Elias.gomez
London Monument Base Art work
Photo by mentalsync
London Monument Fire Ball
Photo by mentalsync
Monument Spiral Stairs
Photo by mentalsync
View from Monument
Photo by spanginator
London Monument Description
The London Monument is London's memorial to the Great Fire of London 1666 which started in Thomas Farriner's bakery, Pudding Lane, whichhas located a few yards behind the Monument.
London Monument Location
Located
Nearest Tube Station:Monument
Nearest Bus Routes:
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River Transport:
Big Bus Tours.
Address:
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Mansion House City of London
The Mansion House City of London Photo by stevecadman
Mansion House dinning Photo by Matt From London
Mansion House interior Chandelier
Photo by Matt From London
Mansion House interior
Photo by Alastair Rae
Mansion House City of London Description
- Home and office of the Lord Mayor of London
- I hour Tours available on Tuesdays. There is a charge. Website
Mansion House City of London Location
- Located: Opposite Bank Tube Station
- Mansion House St, London EC4N 8BH
Nearest Tube Station:Bank
Nearest Bus Routes:
River Transport:
Big Bus Tours.
Address:
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This is where King Charles I was beheaded after the defeat of the Royalist led by Charles I (Cavaliers) by the Parlimentary forces (Roundheads) in The English Civil War (1642–1651)
Hay's Galleria
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- A very interesting shopping centre with bars, restaurants, shops, market stalls and the upper floors offices.
- Originally Hays Wharf & wharehous with with an enclosed dock.
- The dock handled food especially tea
- The dock ihas been filled in and forms the central arcade of the centre
- Located next to the Thames River
- Very near to HMS Belfast & Tower Bridge
London Bridge Experience
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