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LONDON
TAXI
TOUR |
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BUCKINGHAM
PALACE |
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This palace, which is the Queens official residence, has 600+ rooms. It was
built in 1820 and although a number of Kings and Queens have resided here, most
didn’t like it as they thought it was cold, dirty and they were frequently
smoked out by the chimneys.
Queen Victoria lived here until Albert died and then went off to Balmoral. After
her death, Edward II gave orders to have the place cleaned up.
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Aston Webb was called in to give a new frontage, which included the front
balcony.
The only Queen that really liked the palace was Queen Mary who filled the palace
and garden with flowers.The present Queen, Queen Elizabeth II prefers Windsor Castle to Buckingham
Palace.
A Royal Standard flag, which flies above the central balcony, designates whether
the queen is in residence or not.
The gardens at the back, stretch over 45 acres, and have their own lake,
heliport and covered swimming pool.
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STATE
ROOMS |
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Since 1993 the Queen has opened 18 of the State Rooms to the public. They are
open from the 2nd week in August to the end of September, costing about £30 for
a family. You can see some of the Royal art collection, which includes Rembrandt
and Rubens. There will not be any Royals walking around as they usually stay at
Windsor Castle during the summer. |
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AUG
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9.30AM— 4.30PM |
| ADMISSION |
ADULT |
£14.50 |
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UNDER 17 |
£8.00 |
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UNDER 5 |
Free |
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FAMILY |
£36.00 |
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OVER
60 |
£12.50 |
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QUEENS
GALLERY |
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| OPEN |
10:00 - 17:30 |
Every day Entry is by timed-ticket. |
| ADMISSION |
ADULT |
£7.50 |
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UNDER
17 |
£4.00 |
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UNDER
5 |
Free |
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FAMILY |
£19.00 |
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OVER
60 |
£6.00 |
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ROYAL
MEWS |
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The building was built in 1824. On show, are the state carriages, royal cars,
horses, and the George III coronation coach that has never been used again, but
is still in working order. There are about 100 carriages on display, unless they
are in use. |
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BUCKINGHAM
PALACE ROAD |
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| NEARBY |
ST. JAMES PARK -
GREEN PARK - ST. JAMES PALACE |
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11
AM NOON—4 PM |
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| ADMISSION |
ADULT |
£6.50 |
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UNDER
17 |
£4.00 |
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UNDER
5 |
Free |
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FAMILY |
£17.50 |
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OVER
60 |
£5.50 |
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VICTORIA |
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BUCKINGHAM
PALACE
- LONDON STREET
SIGNS |
Ref Number : LS31
Medium Buckingham Palace Street Sign |
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Size 215mm x
165mm or 8.5" x 6.5" |
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Porcelain Enamel
on Vitreous Steel |
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2 Screw holes for mounting |
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