London sights ( slides )
Stephen's Chapel. Ever since these early times, the Palace of
Westminster has been home to the English Parliament.
Harrod's
One of the world's most famous department stores, established in
1849 as a humble grocery store employing two assistants. Today, it
offers everything from food to fashion, furniture to sportswear plus
20 instore restaurants serving every kind of cuisine imaginable
from pizza to sushi. Services range from piano tuning to fitting
saddles. Mustsee sights include the Food Halls, the Egyptian Hall
and the Pet Department. At night the store is illuminated by 11,500
light bulbs.
Tower Bridge
over the River Thames.
The bridge was officially opened on 30
June 1894
The bridge is 244 m in length with two
towers each 65 m high, built on piers
the architect was Horace Jones
Nelson's Column
built between 18401843
in central London
hight 169ft and 3 inc (51,59 m)
built to commemorate Admiral Nelson