From Westminster Abbey to the Tower of London: Exploring Historic England

England is indeed a land of long history and legends, and no trip to England could be called a trip unless a person explores as much as possible. This would, of course, have to include London. Let's take a look at southern and eastern England, the Midlands and the North.

I have decided to list a few of the sights that should be included if possible, so let's start with:

LONDON

The Great Clock of Westminster

Otherwise better known as BIG BEN. Weighing 13tons 10cwt 3qtr 15lb (13,760kg) the hour bell of Big Ben is the most famous bell ever cast at Whitechapel.

The Royal Albert Hall

This hall was conceived by Albert, the beloved consort of Queen Victoria, as the center piece of a proposed development if a range of national institutions - cultural, scientific and academic. To check out concert programs and to purchase tickets on-line go to www.royalalberthall.com

The Milllenium Bridge

This bridge is 330ft long and links the Tate Modern with the North Bank. This beautiful bridge was designed by Foster and Partners and opened in 2001. Unfortunately two days later is was closed as it wobbled and did not open again until 27 February 2002.

Tower Bridge

This is one of the great icons of London. Designed in the gothic style by the architect Sir Horace Jones and the engineer John Wolfe-Barry the work on this bridge was started in 1881 and was completed 13 years later.

Westminster Abbey

This is where king William the Conqueror was crowned on 28 December 1065 and has been the setting for every coronation since and for numerous other royal occasions.

The Tower of London

First built by William the Conqueror and added to by successive monarchs, the tower has been a place, a prison and a place of execution. This is the spot where the Crown Jewels are closely guarded inside.

Nelson's Column

Nelson's Column is the focal point of Trafalgar Square and commemorates Britain's greatest naval hero - Viscount Horatio Nelson. It was erected after his death at Trafalgar, when he defeated Napoleon's French and Spanish fleets.

Trafalgar Square