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Monument · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 104 tips and reviews
HISTORY UK: Sculpted from Italian marble and based on the Arch of Constantine in Rome, this was built in 1827 as the entrance to Buckingham Palace. It was moved here in 1851 when the palace was enlarged.
Credo Reference: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: There was no 221B Baker Street when Doyle first published Holmes, but this museum is likely to now be where he imagined it so long ago.
Capitol Building · Westminster · 106 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: A tour of the Houses of Parliament should be on everyone’s to-do list. It takes just over an hour and really gives you a witty insight into the British Government system, art, and history as well.
New York Habitat: Buckingham Palace is well worth the guided tour. Also, don’t miss the changing of the guard which takes place daily at 11:30AM. Get there early to ensure you have a good view.
Event Space · City of Westminster · 158 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: They offer free guided tours on the first Saturday of every month, but tickets are a first come first serve basis. Check out the free exhibition under the embankment galleries for a good introduction.
Hard Rock: In 1985, the Live Aid benefit concert was held simultaneously at the old Wembley Stadium and the old JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, USA. The shows were seen by 2 billion people on TV.