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The Tower of London, officially His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, England. It lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets , which is separated from the eastern edge of the square mile of the City of London by the open space known as ...
Exterior view of the Idea Store in Poplar, 2008. Idea Store is a chain of educational community centres in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, England, that offer library services along with adult learning courses and extensive activities and events programmes. [1] The project was initiated in 1999 by Tower Hamlets Council. [2]
Selfridges is a Grade II listed retail premises on Oxford Street in London.It was designed by Daniel Burnham for Harry Gordon Selfridge, and opened in 1909. [1] Still the headquarters of Selfridge & Co. department stores, with 540,000 square feet (50,000 m 2) of selling space, [2] the store is the second largest retail premises in the UK [1] (after Harrods). [2]
The immersive after-dark experience, Poppy Fields at the Tower of London, will run from November 8-16. Tower of London to be lit up with poignant light show over Remembrance period Skip to main ...
In 1991, Tower Hamlets London Borough Council identified Watney Market as a crucial shopping centre, which marked the beginning a series of regeneration projects. In 2010 the Tower Hamlets regeneration scheme began, assessing the Watney Market District Centre area and potential areas for investment within. [8]
The NatWest Tower, later renamed Tower 42, was completed in 1980, which at 183 metres (600 ft) and 42 storeys, was considered the first "skyscraper" in the City of London. [35] Its height was controversial, being contrary to the previous height restrictions, it was the tallest building in the United Kingdom at the time and also the tallest ...
The Master of the Armoury was responsible for maintaining a store of armour and weapons for use in the event of war and had an office in the Tower of London. The first use of the title was in 1462. 1462–1485 ?? Sir Richard Guildford (1485–1506) (also Master of the Ordnance) [10] Sir Edward Guildford (1506–1533) [10] Sir John Dudley (1533 ...
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