The National Gallery, London houses one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world. These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is free. The National Gallery's permanent collection spans the period from about 1250 to 1900 and consists of Western European paintings.

A vast collection of weapons, vehicles, models, photos and film are reminders of Britain's involvement and sacrifices during the wars of the 20th century.

One of London's most famous landmarks, the historic Tower houses the Crown Jewels, the prison cell of Sir Walter Raleigh, known as the Bloody Tower, and the Chapel of St. John and the Royal Armories.

The underground headquarters of the British High Command served as the nerve center of Britain's war effort during World War II.

Both a national museum and a prestigious private collection of art bequeathed by Lady Wallace in 1897, this attraction features one of the world's best collections of French 18th-century pictures, porcelain and furniture, plus a fantastic array of 17th-century paintings.

Here are a few links to information, photographs and a virtual tour of this famous building. St Paul's Cathedral St Paul's Cathedral - Virtual Tour Guardian Photo of St Paul's Cathedral Tripadvisor...

London’s South Bank Walk   If you want an original, unguided walk, make your way with this walk from Westminster to the Tower of London.  You will need a good street map, comfortable shoes, a camera...

Reconstructed exactly as it would have been during the time of Shakespeare, this theater is a replica of the original Globe, where many of the Bard's plays were first staged.

An amazing food market dating back to the 13th century.

Arrange a tour. Get tour passes for free from your local MP. For more information click here.

Here are a few links to various information and photographs of this famous abbey. Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey - Abbey Tour Tripadvisor - Photos - Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey - Picture...

The unusual and unique home of Sir John Soane, eccentric architect of the Bank of England, presents a chimera of colors, unusual perspectives and decorative ornaments drawn from many centuries.

Here are a variety of links to information topics and pictures of this famous palace. The official website for the British Monarchy has some quick links to related Royal topics on its page one...

Tickets for the London Eye are typically £15.  You may want to avoid the queues by prebooking online (and saving 10%!) and collect tickets quickly from one of the collection machines; however, you may

Founded in 1753, this museum houses the world's greatest collection of world antiquities from ancient Greece, Rome and Asia, plus items from prehistoric Britain.

Quite possibly the largest museum of applied art in the world, the Victoria and Albert displays extraordinary collections from around the world from Venetian glass and Chinese art, to high-button shoes and tapestry cartoons by Raphael.

Although the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster is commonly called Big Ben, strictly speaking the name relates only to the largest of the clock's bells - the one that strikes the hour.  It is...

This bridge spans the Thames River, providing sweeping views of the city from a glass-enclosed walkway, with museums in each tower house that chronicle the bridge's dramatic history.

Walk this historic street in London and you are transported back to the turbulent era of the 1960s and the musical phenomenon of the Beatles.