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In July 2007, it had an official population of 7,556,900 within the boundaries of Greater London making it the most populous municipalty in the European Union.
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===**In the early 1080s, William the Conqueror began to build a massive stone tower at the centre of his London fortress. Nothing like it had ever been seen before. Through the centuries that followed, successive monarchs added to the fortifications. This short history charts the different stages of its construction and explains its role as fortress, palace and prison.**===

=London Bridge= London Bridge is falling down," says the old rhyme. In fact London Bridge has never fallen down, though it has twice been pulled down and replaced by a new bridge. The London Bridge of the rhyme was a 12th century stone bridge lined on both sides with houses, which were later removed to make room for recesses in which pedestrians could take refuge from the heavy traffic on the narrow carriageway.

=**Fan Museum**=



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The Fan Museum is another great example of the originality of London museums. The museum is set in two grade II listed buildings dating from the 1720s that have been sensitively restored to their original grandeur in order to exhibit these wonderful items in suitably lavish surroundings.The museum details the history and social context of each of its collections taking into account the pieces in terms of both status and practical uses.=====

=Windsor Castle= A must see for London visitors, Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and official residence her majesty the Queen. The magnificent State Apartments are lavishly furnished with treasures from the Royal Collection.

=Jewel Tower=

Commissioned by Edward III around 1365, Jewel Tower was originally built to house the King’s personal treasures – hence the name – and had a moat dug around it for extra protection. It was also known as the King’s Privy Wardrobe.



jasons boat tour

One of the best ways to get a different and unique perspective of London is to take a boat tour of it’s canal. **Jason’s Canal Boat Trip** takes you on a leisurely trip along the tranquil canals giving you a fresh, unusual view of London. You can choose a one-way journey to Camden Lock or a full 1hr 30 mins round trip along Regent’s Canal. These original London canal boats travel through Regent’s Park offering one of the best views of London Zoo. The tour ends in London’s Camden Lock, site of the famous weekend market and features live historical commentary from a trained enthusiast.

London Bicycle Tour London bicycle tour

Enjoy the city from a different perspective with an exhilarating London bike tour from the **London Bicycle Tour Company** at Gabriel’s Wharf near Waterloo Station. A **London Bike Tour** lets you enjoy sightseeing in a unique and fun way. Take a mountain bike or traditional cycle and experience a guided tour of London attractions with an expert guide stopping at intervals to speak about the history of your surroundings and landmarks. All the routes are designed to keep you away from the traffic and give you access to areas you wouldn’t normally see by car. Helmets and safety equipment are included.

   Opened in 1828, **ZSL London Zoo** is the world's oldest scientific zoo and today houses over 650 different species of animal and is the only zoo in London where you can experience big animals such as elephants, rhinos and giraffes Be Amazed! A prince killed by cricket, the Beatles threatened with arrest, TV is born in a backstreet, Jimi Hendrix plays for the last time and where the ill-fated Titanic **Lord’s Cricket Ground** has always been known as the ‘home of cricket and its spiritual ‘headquarters’. Lord’s is an important place in the world of cricket hosting International Test matches as well as major domestic competitions. The **Lord’s Cricket Ground Tour** allows visitors to go behind the scene of this historic ground. An expert guide will spend over an hour and a half taking you through the history, architecture and current activities of this iconic sight.

