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April Fools Day
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Changing of the Quill
Doggett's Coat and Badge Race
Footbridge Rent of one Red Rose
Hot Cross Buns for the Widow’s son
Mass for the executed Charles I
Quit Rents Ceremony
Vintners' Company Procession

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State Opening of Parliament
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The district of Westminster boasts two of the capital's most famous and spectacular buildings: Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster, whose clock tower, housing the massive 13-ton bell called Big Ben, is instantly identifiable as a symbol of London. The original palace was home to generations of royals until 1512. The House of Lords, also based at the palace, remained there, to be joined by the Commons in 1547, bringing the Houses of Parliament together in the location they still occupy today. The palace was almost completely destroyed by fire in 1834 and was rebuilt in magnificent Gothic Revival style over 30 years. The 14th Century Jewel Tower, which escaped the fire, now hosts an exhibition about Parliamentary history. Westminster Abbey dates back to 1066, although the present building, in all its stunning Gothic splendour, was begun in the mid-1200s. Some 17 monarchs are buried here. So, notably, are many of the literary giants commemorated in Poets' Corner. Westminster School, College Garden, Chapter House and Museum, and St Margaret's Church, serving the House of Commons, are within the Abbey's precincts. Not far away, and also worth visiting, is the interactive exhibition at The Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms.
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Association

Arts Council
British Constructional Steelwork Association
British Phonographic Industry

Attraction

British Airways London Eye
Chapter House
Churchill War Rooms
City Cruises
Doctor Who London Tour
Harry Potter Walk Tour
Houses of Parliament Public Galleries
Jewel Tower
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Cathedral

Budget

Days Inn Westminister *book online*
Days Inn Westminster *book online*
Sheriff Inn *book online*
Sidney Hotel London-Victoria *book online*
University of Westminster Wigram House *book online*

Care Home

Norton House

Charity

Greater London Fund for the Blind

Guy's and St Thomas' Charity
Rethink
WSPA - World Society for the Protection of Animals

Church

St Margaret's Church
Westminster Cathedral

Council

Westminster City Council

Flat Share

Easy Room Mate

Performing Arts

London Philharmonic Orchestra
St Johns Theatre

Pub and Bar

Bank Westminster & Zander Bar
Buckingham Arms
Clarence
The Cinnamon Club

Restaurant

Allium
Aslan
Atrium
Ballroom at Carlton Tower Hotel
Bank Westminster & Zander Bar
Base One
Cabinet War Rooms

Cinnamon Club
Clarence
Drones of Pont Street
Galileo's
Garden Room at Carlton Tower Hotel
Getti
Gran Paradiso
Il Convivio
IoD - Institute of Directors
Mes'anges
Millbank Lounge
Quilon
Quirinale
Saharaween
Santini
Shepherds
Simply Nico
Sorriso
The Atrium
The Banqueting House
The Brasserie at One Great George Street
The Cinnamon Club
The Cinnamon Club
The London Showboat

School

Ark Atwood Primary Academy
Francis Holland School CG
Millbank Primary School
SouthbankWestminster
Westminster School
Westminster Under School

Self-Catering

Executive Roomspace - County Hall
London Westminster Apartments

Solicitor

Baxendale Walker Solicitors
Clarke Graeme
Fairmays
Singhania & Co

Taxi

Belgravia Cars
Westminster Cars
Westminster Cars

Theatre

St Johns Theatre

Tour Guide

Doctor Who London Tour
Harry Potter Walk Tour
Small Car Big City

Venue

British Airways London Eye
One Great George Street
The Commonwealth Club

Shops

Parliamentary Bookshop
Boots
Rymans
Dennie

Places to Stay near Westminster

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Sanctuary House (0.24 miles)

Sanctuary House
The new Sanctuary House Hotel is situated just a short walk from Westminster Abbey. All rooms offer satellite TV, radio, telephone, trouser press, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. The Fuller's Ale & Pie ... more | visit website
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London Marriott Hotel County Hall (0.36 miles)

London Marriott Hotel County Hall

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Situated in London's South Bank, opposite the Houses of Parliament, is one of London's most impressive landmarks, County Hall. Sympathetically restored and refurbished, this outstanding building is now home to ... more

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Thistle Royal Horseguards (0.38 miles)

Thistle Royal Horseguards

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This landmark hotel takes centre stage in an area of London renowned for its glorious pageantry. Located in a quiet area of Whitehall, on the banks of the River Thames, opposite ... more

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Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (0.47 miles)

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

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Scheduled to open in early 2010 in plenty of time for the London Olympics, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London will occupy a dramatic position among the South Bank’s striking architecture ... more

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City Inn Westminster (0.48 miles)

City Inn Westminster
London's City Inn Westminster, our flagship hotel in the heart of the city combines a passion for modern design and innovation with contemporary living.

It is ideally located next to the Tate Britain and the ... more | visit website
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Northumberland House (0.49 miles)

Northumberland House

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Located in the heart of London just off the south side of Trafalgar Square. Northumberland House is a magnificent Grade II listed building, and is a short step away from ... more

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Citadines Apartments Trafalgar Square (0.50 miles)

Citadines Apartments Trafalgar Square

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A splendid classic building, very close to the Thames and Trafalgar Square, home of Nelson's Column. Your apart'hotel contains 187 fully equipped, air conditioned flats. Citadine Trafalgar Square is just one ... more

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51 Buckingham Gate (0.50 miles)

51 Buckingham Gate

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More than just a five star hotel, 51 Buckingham Gate, Taj Suites and Residences, situated in the heart of Westminster, central London, comprises a total of 86 luxury suites and ... more

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Charing Cross - A Guoman Hotel (0.57 miles)

Charing Cross - A Guoman Hotel

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This hotel is officially London's most central. After its multi-million pound refurbishment, every modern convenience is set against magnificent Victorian. Thistle Charing Cross is a protected historic building, convenient for both ... more

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University of Westminster Wigram House (0.58 miles)

University of Westminster Wigram House

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Wigram House is a late Victorian mansion block - which has retained many of its original architectural features. The hall offers single and twin study bedrooms, all with washbasins and ... more

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