There is no doubt the Queen Victoria was much loved. Statues, memorials, stations, streets honor…read moreher name throughout London. This memorial outside of Buckingham Palace is perhaps the grandest of her memorials and the focal point of the Square. Her carved image is larger than life. The marble memorial was designed by Sir Thomas Brock and unveiled in 1911. Grand fountains flank the center statue. Images of children, angels and other god-like figures surround the monument. A gold gilded bronze figure of Winged Victory stands atop the monument. Hundreds of visitors were perched around the monument, enjoying the sunny day (including me). Children played as parents took photos. I think Queen Victoria would have approved. There is no charge to visit the Memorial and can be part of walking tour to Buckingham Palace. The Memorial is about a 10 minute walk from Tube or bus stops either north or south. Where comfortable walking shoes and carry water.

It's a beautiful monument in front of Buckingham Palace. It is an elegant and fitting memorial to…read morethe influential Queen.

When you're walking down past the Westminster Abbey to get some really cool pictures of the…read moreParliament house and you notice this really old 3 story house, it's the Jewel Tower. This tower dates back from the 14th century. It's now run by the English Heritage so it's now a museum. The London Pass gets you in for free, but it's pretty cheap already if you don't have the pass. Because this tower is right across the street from the Parliament, the exhibit inside the tower pretty much talks about the Parliament, the laws, and how the Parliament it is at the present time. So you get to know a little bit of history and you know how laws are passed in Britain. Neat stuff.

The Jewel Tower in London dates back over 700 years and is one of only two surviving sections of…read morethe medieval Royal Palace of Westminster, the other being Westminster Hall. It was built in approximately 1365 to house the treasures of Edward III and its alternative name was the King's Privy Wardrobe. It is a small three storey building constructed of stone, which stands across the road from the current Palace of Westminster. The bottom floor of the tower features a 14th century ribbed vault. It was located at the far southern end of the palace complex, and was built into the palace's defensive walls but was detached from the main buildings, which explains its survival of the great fire of 1834 which destroyed most of the palace. It displays an exhibition about the history of Parliament 'Parliament Past and Present', and the second floor includes panels telling the story of this small but important building. The third floor continues with the more modern role of the tower as the home HQ of the British weights and measures. It currently costs £3.20 to enter (adults). This is a bit expensive, even for london, for what you actually get. Apart from a few display boards, albeit new, and a few artifacts from history, you will be in and out within 20 mins and onto your next site. The site contains a small shop but no visitor toilets.

The Queen's Walk is a promenade on the South Bank of the Thames, running about two miles between…read moreTower Bridge and Lambeth Bridge. Must be nice, being born into royalty, getting a large civic project constructed without your labor, and having it named in your honor. It is an exceptionally nice public asset, fun and active and useful. We were in London for four days last month, and ended up walking two different sections of the promenade on two different days. We took the Queen's Walk from Tower Bridge to London Bridge, then from the London Eye to the Tate Modern. Lovely all the way through, with scenic views and plenty to interest both adults and children. If you're visiting London, the Queen's Walk is a great way to spend time outside and do some easy sightseeing. I'm glad we got to enjoy it, and look forward to walking it again.

Absolutely worth taking a walk along this promenade by the river Thames to take in the sights,…read moreattractions, and building architecture along the shoreline. We took this walk a few times from the Tower Bridge to the Borough Market. It's a flat walk with plenty of people around depending on time of day, but not annoyingly so, just be aware of the tourists stopping to take pictures. Places to get a bite along the way, shop, and numerous attractions. Get something to drink and snack on at the market to enjoy on the walk back along the Queens Walk. Great way to view London especially at night when the lights are lit up.

Trafalgar Square is a place very fond in my heart and memories as I loved visiting as a kid (photo…read moreincluded). In recent years, they've cracked down on feeding pigeons and are far less than in the 1990s during my first visit. Sad for me as I love pigeons as my great grandad had messenger pigeons during WWII. Despite there being less birds to sightsee, there are plenty of performs and a stunning picturesque fountain to take photos. Well worth the visit if you find yourself in London!

An incredible journey and look into colonial English history. The size and immensity of Trafalgar…read moreSquare does the photographs justice - it's huge! Lovely fountain, the lions are incredible and stand the test of times. Nelson on the perch, one looks up, gets a bit dizzy, and ponders... just how on earth did they make that thing?! Relaxing, safe, but like any city watch your valuables and be aware. Grab a snack from nearby, walk to the square, sit down, relax and enjoy the scenery.

Tourist sight foe those around St Pau'ls cathedral. Was a cool stop on the way to take some photos…read moreand catch your breath

The Great Fire of London occurred from September 2-5, 1666, and it's thought to have caused the…read moredestruction of 13,000+ houses, 80+ churches, Bridewell Palace, the Royal Exchange, St Paul's Cathedral, three city gates, and more. The monument is a column and stands 202 feet tall near the spot where the Great Fire started. There's a viewing platform near the top of the Monument, but we just stopped by to see the Monument when we were in the area earlier this month. It's quite a beautiful monument and I learned a little London history in a quick stop we made as we were walking through the area.

The love story between Queen Victoria and Prince Albert is epic. His untimely death, at the age of…read more42 from typhoid, sent Queen Victoria into a deep mourning that consumed the entire country. This opulent monument that she commissioned to honor his memory is testimony to their deep love and her desire to immortalize him. The Gothic Revival structure stands in Kensington Garden, a garden behind the Kensington Palace where Queen Victoria lived. The structure houses a magnificent golden statue of the prince. Numerous statues surround the monument and depict interests of the Prince. Prince Albert looks quite regal. My photos don't do the memorial justice. Because of the cloudy day, the vibrant colors of the structure do not show up. The structure is vivid shades of turquoise and blues. There is a lot of beautiful color and the gold accents. The is a moving and gorgeous monument. The memorial is worth a walk by and is between the Science Museum and Kensington Palace.

One of the most famous and beloved monuments of the capital of Great Britain is located in…read moreKensington Gardens - the Albert Memorial. The Albert Memorial is a large Gothic monument built to commemorate the loss of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's beloved husband. At the edge of Kensington Gardens, on the boundary to Hyde Park, stands the Albert Memorial. Not sure why it's not that popular, as when you think about London, many monuments come to your feed, but it is not one of them, but it's just an amazing and awestruck feeling when saw this. It is just opposite to Royal Albert Hall. An allegorical sculpture stands on each side to represent industrial arts and sciences. There are another four other groups to represent the four continents, each including a large animal: a bull for Europe, an elephant for Asia, a bison for America, and a camel for Africa. Queen Victoria chose the winning entry from the competition, rejecting, among other proposals, an idea to alter Cleopatra's Needle, and Scott set about building this extravagantly Gothic structure, a feat which would help earn him a knighthood in 1872.

There is a lot of history at the Queens house…read more I got there at 10 AM with my friend on a weekday, and there was no line or anyone inside. We walked through the house with no interruptions. There are multiple floors, with lots of portraits ranging from Tudors to Stuart England. The tulip staircase is viral on social media and it happens to be the prettiest part of the Queens House. You can also see the royal observatory from this site, which is quite spectacular.

The Queen's House is located near the National Maritime Museum and the Royal Observatory. It is a…read morebeautiful 17th century house that has been home to a number of queens. Again, like most of the London area museums, admission is FREE. We took a self-guided tour of the house. We visited in October (off-season) and the house was not crowded nor did we need tickets in advance. I'd suggest, however, that during the busier summer season you might want to make reservations. The furnishings and art are stunning. The decor is beautiful. We spent about an hour in the Queen's House.

This was SUCH a fun cool touristic thing to do :D I'd wanted to do it for a while and so glad we…read morewent! Came here with my boyfriend back in December. It was chilly but still well worth it. You take a staircase up (that has quite a few steps but is not too difficult) and then end up on a 360 view platform, with extraordinary views of London! You can recognize a lot of different landmarks from here. Really cute thing to do and I have a fantastic memory of our visit :)

When in London to run the marathon and doing some sightseeing a few days before we visited the…read moreTower of London. It's a 200+ foot tall monument dedicated to the Great Fire of London and close to the spot in Pudding Lane where the fire started Sept 2, 1666. There are inscription and texts describing the event, how the fire started, the damage it caused, and how it ended. If you're a history buff it's worth seeing to learn about the devastation the fire caused. Hard to miss as it's within eyesight of the London Bridge when crossing. You can also pay a small fee to climb 300 stairs to the top.