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The Mall – The Ceremonial Route to Buckingham Palace

December 27, 2010 By Helen Page 2 Comments

The Iconic Mall in London Was Created As A Ceremonial Route: The Mall in London was designed as a broad triumphal approach leading from Trafalgar Square to the impressive Admiralty Arch and then on to Buckingham Palace. This ceremonial route was created in 1911 by Sir Aston Webb when he redesigned the facade of Buckingham […]

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Greenwich Park – The Oldest of the Royal Parks

December 26, 2010 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Greenwich Park Is Part of the Greenwich World Heritage Site, Home to Prime Meridian Line: Greenwich Park was originally the grounds of a royal palace.  Since the land was inherited by Henry V’s brother in 1427, generations of monarchs have taken an interest in the park and built their manors and palaces on the site. […]

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