Westminster

London

An iconic view of Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament over Westminster Bridge, London, UK (Oct 2014).
An iconic view of Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament over Westminster Bridge, London, UK (Oct 2014).
Westminster Abbey is one of the most well-known churches in England. It is notable as being the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English monarchs. The abbey cloisters contain the burial locations of many well-known Britons, including Geoffrey Chaucer, Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling, Alfred Tennyson, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, David Livingstone, and William Wilberforce.

Photography is not allowed inside the abbey. Pictures are allowed outside the building, in the cloisters and the College Garden.

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I would not like a king who could obey. 

- Pierre Corneille

Then,  you would love Richard Cœur de Lion or Richard the Lionheart for he didn't obey anything but his own desires.  In the words of Steven Runciman: "he was a bad son, a bad husband, and a bad king, but a gallant and splendid soldier."   

Perfect!  We need more men of questionable character running industry and county in our time of need...I would ask heaven to help us, but I am afraid Richard and his brethren have laid siege upon the pearly gates leaving it in tattered ruins.

#London

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_I_of_England
The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom. 

- William Blake

I suppose, David Cameron could find comfort in this quote, believing, as only a politician could,  that he is merely trying to navigate his way to the palace of wisdom.

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http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/apr/12/frankie-boyle-tax-havens-panama-papers

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Hub By Premier Inn London Westminster - Westminster Abbey

Hub By Premier Inn London Westminster - Westminster Abbey

3 out of 5
21 Tothill Street London England
$102 nightly
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Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a coffee shop/cafe. Popular attractions Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are ...
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Quiet and clean everywhere. It worth

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St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London

St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London

4 out of 5
54 Buckingham Gate London England
$237 nightly
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overall great service, wonderful breakfast and very nice room!

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St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London
The Rubens at the Palace

The Rubens at the Palace

5 out of 5
39 Buckingham Palace Road London England
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$235 nightly
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
We stayed one night with dinner and breakfast. Unfortunately there was a long waiting time for our breakfast ( approx 50 mins) Staff apologised about wait time which was fine but when breakfast finally arrived, it was cold which makes me wonder if food was actually ready but just wasnt brought out. ...

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

The Rubens at the Palace
Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster

Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster

4 out of 5
30 John Islip Street London England
$147 nightly
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The hotel was beautiful and modern. The staff was friendly and accommodating. I would stay there again!

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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
$112 nightly
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8.2/10 Very Good! (9,135 reviews)
Very comfortable suite and the front desk staff was wonderful.

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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
$149 nightly
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Terrific hotel. Helpful staff.

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4.5/5(4,574 area reviews)

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Waterloo

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Covent Garden

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