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Historical Buildings in and Around London
London has been a thriving city for over two millennia and as such is home to a fascinating array of buildings. The cream of the crop have been compiled here and arranged into three groups
So all the buildings in the first two sections are within zones 1 and 2 of the Tube system and hence, are relatively short journeys. Many of those further afield are still within the Tube system, but in the outer zones (3-9).
Some, such as Canterbury Cathedral, are in neighbouring counties and accessible by rail, coach or car.
- Those found in the West End (the West side of Central London)
- Those found in the City of London (the East side of Central London)
- Those found outside central London (though worth a trip too, for the adventurous)
So all the buildings in the first two sections are within zones 1 and 2 of the Tube system and hence, are relatively short journeys. Many of those further afield are still within the Tube system, but in the outer zones (3-9).
Some, such as Canterbury Cathedral, are in neighbouring counties and accessible by rail, coach or car.
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London Buildings

