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Diana’s Memorial
Diana Spencer left high school with nothing but went on to become one of the great personalities of the 20th Century. Pass her London home, her favourite restaurant, her memorial garden and the new
Fountain.
Westminster - The Retreat of Despotism
Under the great bell of Big Ben, we visit a World Heritage Site, Parliament Square. Here, on the site of the long vanished Palace of Whitehall of the medieval kings of England, Parliamentary democracy slowly evolved. The stars of the walk are Oliver Cromwell, Simon de Montfort, Guy ’Guido’ Fawkes, Charles Barry the architect of today’s Houses of Parliament, Richard the Lionheart, Edward Ist and Mrs Pankhurst.
Royal Kensington
Kensington acquired its superior reputation in 1689 when asthmatic King William III abandoned smokey Whitehall for the clean air of Kensington. Kensington Palace became the London home and office for Princess Diana. Walk down the world’s wealthiest residential street, Kensington Palace Gardens, and pass the world’s most expensive private house. (asking price, a cool £80 plus millions).
(See Simon Rodway interviewed on 'By Royal Appointment' about Prince Albert's contribution to Kensington - often known as Albertopolis. See the Albert Memorial, the Victoria and Albert Museum, The Albert Hall and The Great Exhibition.)
The Portman Estate and the Wallace Collection
Tucked away behind the rumble of Oxford Street is one of London’s best preserved Georgian quarters. Elegant terraces stand with gems such as The Wallace Collection, Home House and mega-trendy Marylebone High Street with some of London’s most exclusive shopping. The home ground, too, of the world’s Greatest Detective, Sherlock Holmes.
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Simon can prepare tours - and talks - for almost any group or interest.
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