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London Video Tour: Westminster

In this video tour, David Hill of New York Habitat ( explores the historic area of Westminster in London! As the political and cultural heart of London, Westminster houses the Palace of Westminster, which is the seat of government, as well as Buckingham Palace, which is the residence of the Royal Family. To the north, Westminster is bounded by Mayfair and Trafalgar Square; to the east and south by the River Thames; and to the west by Knightsbridge and Chelsea. In this video tour, we'll take you to the Houses of Parliament; Westminster Abbey; Buckingham Palace and more!

The Houses of Parliament

The tour starts at the Palace of Westminster, which is more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament. The Parliament have been meeting here since the 13th Century, and the first Royal Palace built on this site even dates back to the 11th Century! The present Palace was built in the 19th Century after the previous palace burned down. Both the House of Commons and the House of Lords meet in the Palace. The building, complete with the Elizabeth Tower or Big Ben, has become one of the most iconic landmarks in London.

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey was constructed almost a thousand years ago. Over the years it has seen numerous coronations and royal weddings. The most recent of these was the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011. There are also a great number of national figures buried in the Abbey, including Geoffrey Chaucer, Charles Darwin and Isaac Newton. The Abbey's cloister and gardens are also very much worth a visit.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is also located in Westminster. Tourists come to the gates of the Palace every day to watch the Changing of the Guards in the courtyard. For some time in the summer you can even visit the Palace's staterooms. Even if you don't visit the inside of the Palace, it's quite a thrill to see the Royal Standard flag wave high above the palace, signaling the Queen is in residence.

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St. James's Park

St. James's Park east of Buckingham Palace is the oldest of the Royal Parks in London. Once part of uncultivated marshland, the park today boasts lush lawns, beautiful trees and even a small lake with two islands. The colony of pelicans that inhabit the park are a marvel to see. At the eastern end of the park you'll find the impressive Horse Guards Parade, where tournaments used to be held.

Victoria Station

London Victoria Station is one of the busiest terminuses in London and the UK, and is located right in the middle of Westminster. This makes it very easy to get to Westminster from other parts of the country by train. The station also includes an air terminal to Gatwick Airport, as well as access to many bus lines and the London Underground. The Circle Line, District Line and Victoria Line all have stops at Victoria Station.

Belgrave Square

Belgrave Square in Westminster is one of the most popular residential areas in London. The beautiful white-stuccoed houses are a great example of some of the best of 19th century architecture. Nowadays many of the mansions on the square house embassies.

Westminster's Traditional Pubs

The Grenadier near Belgrave Square is just one of the many great traditional pubs you can find all over in Westminster. These historic pubs often have striking names, such as The Ship & Shovell Pub, The Princess of Wales and Champagne Charlies. At these pubs you can try a traditional serving of fish & chips served with a nice pint of ale!

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LONDON WALK | Westminster to Waterloo | England

A first-person perspective London walk tour from Westminster to Waterloo - starting at the corner of St James's Park, then passing Her Majesty's Treasury, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, crossing Westminster Bridge, heading to Lower Marsh and Waterloo Road, finishing outside Waterloo Station.

The tour route consists of:
00:00 Birdcage Walk at corner of St James’s Park and Horse Guards Road
01:30 Great George Street
05:24 Parliament Street
06:25 Bridge Street
09:18 Westminster Bridge Road
21:39 Lower Marsh
26:14 Baylis Road
27:04 Waterloo Road

Sights seen along the tour include:
00:00 One Birdcage Walk
00:46 One Horse Guards Road including Her Majesty's Treasury and House of Lords Appointments Commission
01:30 One Great George Street including the Institution of Civil Engineers
02:57, 03:26, 04:27 Red Telephone Boxes
03:09, 07:10 Big Ben under repairs
05:03 Parliament Square Garden
05:16, 07:40 Westminster Station underground entrance
05:50 Houses of Parliament
08:34 Boudiccan Rebellion statue
08:38, 09:52 London Eye
09:12, 09:52 Westminster Pier
09:18 Westminster Bridge
11:09 Bagpipe player
12:25, 13:17 County Hall
14:35 London Marriott Hotel County Hall
14:58 Three-meter high egg designed and handcrafted by The Plantman and Out To Learn Willow
17:33, 19:23 Park Plaza Westminster Bridge hotel
18:22 DLD College London
20:04 Park Plaza County Hall hotel
20:28 Illuminated tunnel under Waterloo Station
21:52 Shipping container building
25:13 Cubana - Cuban bar and restaurant with large mural
26:03, 28:02 Waterloo Station
26:53 The Old Vic performing arts theatre
27:27 The Fire Station pub

Footage recorded April 2018.

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Monday morning drive around Westminster, home to a high concentration of visitor attractions and historic landmarks, including Big Ben, Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Palace of Westminster, and Westminster Cathedral.

Westminster is an area of central London within the City of Westminster, part of the West End, on the north bank of the River Thames. Westminster's concentration of visitor attractions and historic landmarks, one of the highest in London, includes the Palace of Westminster, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and Westminster Cathedral.

Historically the area lay within St Margaret's parish, City & Liberty of Westminster, Middlesex.

The name Westminster (Old English: Westmynstre) originated from the informal description of the abbey church and royal peculiar of St Peter's (Westminster Abbey), literally West of the City of London (indeed, until the Reformation there was a reference to the 'East Minster' at Minories (Holy Trinity Priory, Aldgate) east of the City). The abbey was part of the royal palace that had been created here by Edward the Confessor. It has been the home of the permanent institutions of England's government continuously since about 1200 (High Middle Ages' Plantagenet times), and from 1707 the British Government — formally titled Her Majesty's Government.

In a government context, Westminster often refers to the Parliament of the United Kingdom, located in the UNESCO World Heritage Palace of Westminster — also known as the Houses of Parliament. The closest tube stations are Westminster and St James's Park, on the Jubilee, Circle, and District lines.

The area is the centre of Her Majesty's Government, with Parliament in the Palace of Westminster and most of the major Government ministries known as Whitehall, itself the site of the royal palace that replaced that at Westminster.

Within the area is Westminster School, a major public school which grew out of the Abbey, and the University of Westminster, attended by over 20,000 students. Bounding Westminster to the north is Green Park, a Royal Park of London.

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The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Commonly known as the Houses of Parliament after its occupants, the Palace lies on the north bank of the River Thames in the City of Westminster, in central London, England.

Its name, which is derived from the neighbouring Westminster Abbey, may refer to either of two structures: the Old Palace, a medieval building complex destroyed by fire in 1834, or its replacement, the New Palace that stands today. The palace is owned by the monarch in right of the Crown and for ceremonial purposes, retains its original status as a royal residence. The building is managed by committees appointed by both houses, which report to the Speaker of the House of Commons and the Lord Speaker.

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LONDON WALK | London Eye to Westminster Bridge to Big Ben | England

A first-person perspective London walk tour from the London Eye, to Westminster Bridge, to Big Ben.

Experience all of the sights and sounds as Watched Walker (yes, I’m talking about myself in the third person!) takes us on a walking tour through the streets of London, featuring Westminster Bridge, Big Ben and the London Eye. The route begins near Embankment Station crossing over one of the Golden Jubilee Bridges, then down The Queen’s Walk passing the London Eye, next over Westminster Bridge stopping to look at Big Ben, and finally along Victoria Embankment, ending back by the Golden Jubilee Bridges.

Sights seen along the tour include the London Eye, The London Dungeon, Shrek’s Adventure, Sea Life London Aquarium, a bagpipe player, Big Ben, Battle of Britain Memorial, and the Royal Air Force Memorial.

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On Wednesday 22nd Of March 2017, A Terrorist Attack Began On Westminster Bridge & Continued Into Parliament Square...4 People Lost Their Lives,And The Terrorist Was Shot Dead By Police....This Video Reflects That People Will Not Be Scared Away By Such Despicable Actions.....
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LONDON WALK | Westminster Abbey - Surrounding Area | England

A first-person perspective London walk tour of the area around Westminster Abbey.

Experience all of the sights and sounds as Watched Walker (yes, I’m talking about myself in the third person) takes us on a walking tour through the streets of London, featuring Westminster Abbey. The route begins at the north side of Westminster Abbey close to Parliament Square, travelling to the front of the chapel, ending by Westminster Abbey Precincts - Dean's Yard.

Sights seen along the tour include St Margaret's Church, the Crimea and Indian Mutiny memorial, Westminster Abbey Shop, and Westminster Abbey Precincts - Dean's Yard.

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In this video you can see some of the sights near to the Westminster Parliament Building in Central London, England, United Kingdom. Westminster Palace is where the British Parliament (House of Commons and House of Lords) meet. The building overlooks the River Thames, which is the big river that flows through the heart of London. River barges and other ships sail up and down this large, navigable river. You can see some river barges sailing up the river in this video. Big Ben is a large clock at one end of Westminster Palace.w

Parliament Square is across the street from the Parliament Building. This square has statues of several well-known people, including several former British prime ministers (like Winston Churchill), and a few foreign politicians, like Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi.

Westminster Abbey, Britain's most famous church, where many royal ceremonies are performed, is across the street from Parliament Square. St. Margaret's Church is beside Westminster Abbey.

Other sights include the giant London Eye Ferris wheel.

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Places to see in ( London - UK ) Westminster

Westminster is an area of central London within the City of Westminster, part of the West End, on the north bank of the River Thames. Westminster's concentration of visitor attractions and historic landmarks, one of the highest in London, includes the Palace of Westminster, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and Westminster Cathedral. Historically the area lay within St Margaret's parish, City & Liberty of Westminster, Middlesex.

The name Westminster originated from the informal description of the abbey church and royal peculiar of St Peter's (Westminster Abbey), literally West of the City of London, indeed until the Reformation there was a reference to the 'East Minster' at Minories (Holy Trinity Priory, Aldgate) east of the City; the abbey was part of the royal palace that had been created here by Edward the Confessor. It has been the home of the permanent institutions of England's government continuously since about 1200 (High Middle Ages' Plantagenet times) and is now the seat of British government.

In a government context, Westminster often refers to the Parliament of the United Kingdom, located in the UNESCO World Heritage Palace of Westminster - also known as the Houses of Parliament. The closest tube stations are Westminster, St James's Park on the Jubilee, Circle, and District lines. The area is the centre of UK government, with Parliament in the Palace of Westminster and most of the major Government ministries known as Whitehall, itself the site of the royal palace that replaced that at Westminster.

Within the area is Westminster School, a major public school which grew out of the Abbey, and the University of Westminster, attended by over 20,000 students. Bounding Westminster to the north is Green Park, a Royal Park of London.

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Westminster Abbey was founded in the year 960, and is one of the most historically significant churches in all of the United Kingdom.

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Top 10 Things To Do In Westminster UK - London Attractions

Is your coming destination Westminster? Do you want to get some recommendations for the top attractions that you are supposed to start your journey with? Let us take you through a tour that would inform you about the top 10 things to do in the City of Westminster.

The city of Westminster in an Inner London borough which also hold city status, it occupies much of the central area of Greater London, including most of the West End. It is to the west of and adjoining the ancient City of London, directly to the east of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and its southern boundary is the River Thames.

There are some suggestions related to the places to visit in the city of Westminster and these would include:

10 - Take a Walk Around Hyde Park: Westminster might be mostly known for its parks and one of the most famous is Hyde Park, which tourists from around the world come to it planning to check what it actually has to offer them from cafes, water, beautiful walks and lots of other things which they could do there (

9 - Explore Parliament Square: Parliament Square is a square at the northwest end of the Palace of Westminster in central London. The reason why it is one of the recommended places is the fact that it features a large green open area in the center with trees to its west and it also contains twelve statues of statesmen and other notable individuals.

8 - Visit Kensington Gardens: there are lots of different gardens scattered all around Westminster and London and one of those famous and important ones, Kensington Gardens stands on the list. In Kensington Gardens one could visit the Kensington Palace ( or check the Albert Memorial ( which are both found inside this kind of Royal garden (

7 - Visit Millennium Bridge: if you ask anyone travelling to Westminster or London in general about the most famous bridges they want to visit, they will mention London bridge and they will of course have the Tower bridge on their long list, but some people might forget about Millennium bridge which is another interesting one for people to have a walk across. This bridge actually links the bankside to the city of London and it crosses River Thames.

6 - Take a Selfie at 10 Downing Street: 10 Downing street has been known as the local of prime ministers since 1735 and this is one of the reasons why people love to go and check the place just from the outside and no matter if they took a couple of selfies or pictures there.

5 - Visit the Tate Modern: this is also one of the free things that tourists and visitors could do in London since the entrance is without any charges. Tate Modern is a modern art gallery museum in London and is Britain's National gallery of international modern art and also forms part of the Tate group (

4 - Explore the Supreme Court: for some tourists and visitors, this might not be the place they would go to and visit in the real world, but for others who are interested in such things, the Supreme Court is one interesting thing for them to go to. The Supreme Court in the United Kingdom is the supreme court in all matters under English and Welsh law, Northern Irish law and Scottish Civil law.

3 - Ride the London Eye: London Eye is an interesting attraction to visit in Westminster because it offers great views over the city of London and that is actually the main reason why people love riding this wheel over River Thames whenever they come to London; it is worth it! (

2 - Visit Buckingham Palace: the Royal Palace in London where the Royal Family reside is one of the top attractions in Westminster and this is not only for seeing the whole building in general and the fountain in front of it, but some people love to check the change of the guards that happen there on specific times of the day (

1 - Westminster Abbey: Westminster Abbey is so close to Big Ben and it is formally titled Collegiate Church of St. Peter at Westminster, which is a large mainly Gothic Abbey Church in the city of Westminster, just to the west of the Palace of Westminster (

These are the places we recommend for all those who are going to visit Westminster and want to check the top attractions and destinations that are found there, these are the ones we enjoyed checking, knowing more about and seeing all these in the real world.

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rrz518 follows the narration and walks thru London Westminster area on a nice Saturday afternoon. Westminster (/ˈwɛsmɪnstər, ˈwɛst-/) is an area of central London within the City of Westminster, part of the West End, on the north bank of the River Thames.[1] Westminster's concentration of visitor attractions and historic landmarks, one of the highest in London, includes the Palace of Westminster, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and Westminster Cathedral.

Historically the area lay within St Margaret's parish, City & Liberty of Westminster, Middlesex.

The name Westminster originated from the informal description of the abbey church and royal peculiar of St Peter's (Westminster Abbey), literally West of the City of London, indeed until the Reformation there was a reference to the 'East Minster' at Minories (Holy Trinity Priory, Aldgate) east of the City; the abbey was part of the royal palace that had been created here by Edward the Confessor. It has been the home of the permanent institutions of England's government continuously since about 1200 (High Middle Ages' Plantagenet times), from 1707 the UK government instead, and is now the seat of British government.

In a government context, Westminster often refers to the Parliament of the United Kingdom, located in the UNESCO World Heritage Palace of Westminster - also known as the Houses of Parliament. The closest tube stations are Westminster, St James's Park on the Jubilee, Circle, and District lines.





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The area is the centre of UK government, with Parliament in the Palace of Westminster and most of the major Government ministries known as Whitehall, itself the site of the royal palace that replaced that at Westminster.

Within the area is Westminster School, a major public school which grew out of the Abbey, and the University of Westminster, attended by over 20,000 students. Bounding Westminster to the north is Green Park, a Royal Park of London.

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The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Commonly known as the Houses of Parliament after its occupants, the Palace lies on the north bank of the River Thames in the City of Westminster, in central London.

Its name, which is derived from the neighbouring Westminster Abbey, may refer to either of two structures: the Old Palace, a medieval building complex destroyed by fire in 1834, and its replacement, the New Palace that stands today. The palace is owned by the monarch in right of the Crown and for ceremonial purposes, retains its original status as a royal residence. The building is managed by committees appointed by both houses, which report to the Speaker of the House of Commons and the Lord Speaker.

The first royal palace was built on the site in the 11th century, and Westminster was the primary residence of the Kings of England until fire destroyed much of the complex in 1512. After that, it served as the home of the Parliament of England, which had been meeting there since the 13th century, and also as the seat of the Royal Courts of Justice, based in and around Westminster Hall. In 1834, an even greater fire ravaged the heavily rebuilt Houses of Parliament, and the only significant medieval structures to survive were Westminster Hall, the Cloisters of St Stephen's, the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft, and the Jewel Tower.

The subsequent competition for the reconstruction of the Palace was won by the architect Charles Barry, whose design was for new buildings in the Gothic Revival style, specifically inspired by the English Perpendicular Gothic style of the 14th–16th centuries. The remains of the Old Palace (with the exception of the detached Jewel Tower) were incorporated into its much larger replacement, which contains over 1,100 rooms organised symmetrically around two series of courtyards and has a floor area of 112,476 m2 (1,210,680 sq ft).[1] Part of the New Palace's area of 3.24 hectares (8 acres) was reclaimed from the Thames, which is the setting of its nearly 300-metre long (980 ft) façade,[1] called the River Front. Barry was assisted by Augustus Pugin, a leading authority on Gothic architecture and style, who designed the interior of the Palace. Construction started in 1840 and lasted for 30 years, suffering great delays and cost overruns, as well as the death of both leading architects; works for the interior decoration continued intermittently well into the 20th century. Major conservation work has been carried out since then to reverse the effects of London's air pollution, and extensive repairs took place after the Second World War, including the reconstruction of the Commons Chamber following its bombing in 1941.

The Palace is one of the centres of political life in the United Kingdom; Westminster has become a metonym for the UK Parliament, and the Westminster system of government has taken its name after it. The Elizabeth Tower, in particular, which is often referred to by the name of its main bell, Big Ben, is an iconic landmark of London and the United Kingdom in general, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city, and an emblem of parliamentary democracy. The Palace of Westminster has been a Grade I listed building since 1970 and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.

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Westminster Abbey is a large Gothic church in the City of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. The church is located just west of the Palace of Westminster. Westminster Abbey is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English since 1066, later British and later still monarchs of the Commonwealth realms. The church is the final resting place of seventeen monarchs, and is one of the most important Gothic buildings in the country, with the medieval shrine of an Anglo-Saxon saint still at its heart.

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