on. The Bloody Tower is near the river. You dont see blood there today. But the Bloody Tower has a history of blood - the blood of men, women and even children.
It was a prison and now its a museum. Now the King and the Queen of Britain dont live in the Tower.
Standing not far from the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey is a symbol of England. The legend says that Westminster Abbey was founded by St Peter himself. We know that Westminster Abbey was built by King Edward in 1065. The coronation of all British Kings and Queens takes place in Westminster Abbey. Some famous English people are also buried here. The funeral service for Diana, Princess of Wales, took place in Westminster Abbey in September 1997.
The famous clock Big Ben stands near the Houses of Parliament. The countrys leaders speak in the Houses of Parliament. The men and women there are the voice of the British people. The Houses of Parliament stand beside the river Thames. You can go on a boat from Westminster and see London from the river. You can also see Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament from Westminster Bridge.
A lot of tourists go to Buckingham Palace. It is the place where British Kings and Queens live when they are in London. Important visitors often go to the palace. They meet Queen Elizabeth and the royal family inside the palace. Tourists stand outside and see the Changing of the Guard.
Planning your visit to London is fun! There are so many bridges in London. This is Tower Bridge which was built in 1894. It is next to the Tower of London. It is one of the famous bridges across the Thames. It opens and ships go up and down the river Thames.
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