The Jewel Tower, London
The Jewel Tower across the road from the Houses of Parliament is the only part of the original Palace of Westminster still standing, apart from the Westminster Hall.
The Jewel Tower across the road from the Houses of Parliament is the only part of the original Palace of Westminster still standing, apart from the Westminster Hall. It was built in 1365 AD as the 'King's Privy Wardrobe' to house Edward III's treasures. It's well worth a visit and has good displays about the early history of Westminster including a model of the 'lost' medieval palace of Westminster and replicas of precious objects.
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About The Jewel Tower
Abingdon Street, London, United Kingdom
+44 20 7222 22
The Jewel Tower and Nearby Sights on Map
Henry VII's Ladys Chapel
Described as the wonder of the entire world, this chapel at the eastern end of Westminster Abbey is a breathtakingly beautiful masterpiece of medieval architecture
Houses of Parliament
Palace of Westminster
The grand Palace of Westminster on the bank of the Thames is the Parliament of Britain where the House of Lords and House of Commons meet in session
St. Margaret's Church
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Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is the traditional coronation, wedding and burial church of Royalty, with a thousand year old history dating back to 10th century Benedictine monks
Big Ben
The 13-ton 4-faced iconic bell, named after Benjamin Hall who was commissioner of works when the tower was completed in 1858, has gilded periphals surrounding the dials which are 7 metre in diameter
Whitehall
Whitehall runs from Parliament Square to Trafalgar Square, and is the site of several British government buildings, statues and monuments
Banqueting House
The Banqueting House is now all that remains of Tudor Whitehall Palace, the royal residence from 1530 till it was destroyed by fire in 1698
10 Downing Street
10 Downing Street has been the official London residence and office of the British Prime Minister since Sir Robert Walpole moved here in 1735
Cabinet War Rooms and Churchill Museum
A branch of the Imperial War Museum, the Cabinet War Rooms preserves the underground corridors and rooms from which Churchill and the cabinet directed the war against Hitler and the Nazis, maintained almost exactly as they were left in 1945