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If you love London...

If you have visited London before, then you will know it is famous for many things, including its heritage, the Royal Family, the River Thames, shopping and as a film location. London is also famous for its architecture, ranging from Roman remains to modern glass and steel skyscrapers, which together make London the visually exciting modern city it is.

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Many of London'a most famous buildings were designed by architects who designed a whole host of other buildings throughout the UK. So, if you love London’s architecture, then why not set off on a journey of discovery to visit some of the other magnificent buildings designed by London’s architects?

It is surprisingly easy to travel around England whether by rail, car or coach so many of the buildings are easily accessible to you.

Here, we have listed five famous London buildings, the architects that designed them and five buildings elsewhere in England we think are well worth a visit. So explore London and then explore the rest of England!


Buckingham Palace 

This iconic London palace was designed by John Nash, who also designed the slightly eccentric Royal Pavilion for King George IV in the seaside resort of Brighton.

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St Paul’s Cathedral

A major building, clearly recognisable on the London skyline, St Paul's Cathedral was conceived by Sir Christopher Wren, who also designed the chapel at Pembroke College in Cambridge, one of Britain's finest cities.

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Palace of Westminster

The seat of British democracy and a well known London landmark was designed by Sir Charles Barry, who also remodelled part of Harewood House near Leeds.

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Natural History Museum

The imposing frontage of this London masterpiece is known to many visitors and architect Alfred Waterhouse designed the equally imposing Manchester Town Hall.

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The Cenotaph

This famous war memorial in Whitehall was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who also significantly redesigned the castle on Lindisfarne, Northumberland.

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If you or your group would like to enjoy a tailor-made tour of London, as well as some of the many other fascinating places in England, discovering over 2000 years of architecture, please do contact our friendly team today to start planning your vacation.

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