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See the landmarks that make London famous, from Royal Palaces to Big Ben.

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Kenwood House

Housed inside a majestic Palladian villa, remodelled by Robert Adam, is an internationally recognised collection of paintings including the 'Guitar Player' by Vermeer and Rembrandt's 'Self Portrait'.

L ambeth Bridge runs from Lambeth to Westminster. The first Lambeth Bridge was built in 1862. Prior to then river crossing at Lambeth was by ferry. The present Lambeth Bridge was constructed over three years between 1929 and 1932, from concrete and steel.

Lambeth Palace

T his has been the main home of the head of the Church of England, the Archbishop of Canterbury, since 1997. If you're wondering, yes, Canterbury is a long way to commute to work each day! As this is a private residence, it is not open to the public except by special arrangement.

Lincoln's Inn

L incoln's Inn is one of London's four Inns of Court. These are legal societies with the power to call people to the bar. Though very old (the gateway leading from Chancery Lane dates back to the 1500's), Lincoln's Inn is still very much in use today by the legal profession.

Lloyd's of London

Lime Street, London, EC3M 7HA Tel: +44 (0)20 7327 1000 B uilt in 1986 this most futuristic building is the headquarters for Lloyd's Insurance. Richard Rogers, the architect, made the bold decision not to cover up the internal workings of the building such as lifts and water pipes.

London Bridge

London Bridge connects the City with Southwark. This is the fourth London Bridge to span the river at this point. The first one, made of wood, was built by the Romans, following their invasion in 43AD.

London Wall

I n the 2nd century, London (then called Londinium) was controlled by the Roman invaders, and a wall was built to protect it. Today sections of this city wall are still visible, mingling among the office blocks.

Mall, The

The Mall is the grand road that leads from Trafalgar Square, through Admiralty Arch, and on to Buckingham Palace. A wide and straight road, it is at its best when being used for royal ceremonies, when Union Jacks, or the national flags of visiting heads of state are flown from flagpoles, along the length of the road.

Mansion House, The

This impressive building was built in 1753. Opposite the Bank of England, it is the official home of the Lord Mayor of London. There is an underground station nearby, named after the house, although it is actually nearer to Bank station.

Marlborough House

Sir Christopher Wren designed this house, which overlooks St James's Park, in the early 18th century, as the London home of the Duke of Marlborough and his wife, Sarah. Since then it has been home for many members of the royal family, including Edward VII and Alexandria, when they were Prince and Princess of Wales.

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