Directory of England

Links:

• Central London Churches - Articles by Mark McManus on the architecture and history of the churches, illustrated with old prints. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://www.ourpasthistory.com/london/

• Eltham Palace - English Heritage describes this combination of medieval royal palace and Art Deco home. Includes virtual tours, history, games, downloadable activity sheets, news and visitor information. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://www.elthampalace.org.uk/

• Historic Royal Palaces - Official visitor guide to the Tower of London, Hampton Court, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House, Whitehall, Kew Palace and Queen Charlotte's Cottage. Includes information on the history, what to see and what's on at each location. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://www.hrp.org.uk/

• London Bridge - An illustrated history from Southwark Council of the first bridge over the Thames at London. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://www.southwark.gov.uk/DiscoverSouthwark/HistoricSouthwark/LondonBridge.html

• Nelson's Column Restoration 2006 - Describes the conservation and repair of the statue of Nelson and associated stonework by the firm, David Ball Restoration Ltd (DBR). Photographs with slideshow, the project, history, the team, links, and contacts. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://www.nelsons-column.co.uk/

• Palace of Westminster - History and description of the layout. Also includes information for visitors. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://www.parliament.uk/parliament/guide/palace.htm

• Somerset House Trust - A major historical building now fully restored by the Trust. Includes Gilbert Collection, Hermitage Rooms, Royal Navy Rooms and Courtauld Gallery. Events, attractions, visitor information, commercial services, image library, other resources. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/

• St Jude's, Hampstead Garden. - Edwin Lutyens designed church: concerts, services, activities and photo galleries. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://www.stjudes.org.uk/

• St Martin in the Fields Church - Located in Trafalgar Square, designed by James Gibbs. Includes brief information about the history of the building. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/

• St Paul's Cathedral - Baroque church designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1673. Includes visitors' information, details of services and events and information on the building including an illustrated chronology and 360-degree panoramas. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://www.stpauls.co.uk/

• The Crystal Palace - Computer models of this Victorian marvel designed by Joseph Paxton from the University of Virginia, with an illustrated account of its history and construction. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://www.iath.virginia.edu/london/model/

• Tower Bridge Experience - History and visitor information for this Victorian bridge, designed by Sir Horace Jones. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://www.towerbridge.org.uk/

• Tower of London Virtual Tour - Unofficial guide to the Norman royal castle by two American enthusiasts, with pages for children. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://www.toweroflondontour.com/

• Westminster Cathedral - Includes a brief history and tour of the Byzantine-style building, designed by Victorian architect John Francis Bentley. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://www.westminstercathedral.org.uk/

• Wikipedia: Tower of London - An illustrated history and description of this World Heritage Site from the collaborative encyclopedia. It is a complex of royal buildings centred on the fortress built by William the Conqueror in 1078. (Added: 23-Apr-2009 Hits: )
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_of_London