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Posted by admin in Accomodation, Travel on April 23, 2014
Wellington Arch
To the south of the famous London attraction site called Hyde Park is a triumphant arch called the Wellington Arch also known at the Constitution Arch or the Green Park Arch. Initially topped with an equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington then replaced with the original idea of sculpture of ‘quadriga’, the arch was built between 1826 to 1830 to a design by Decimus Burton. To commemorate the victories of the Napoleon Wars the Wellington Arch along with the Marble was planned in 1825 by George VI. An interesting piece to your travel journal, Flats for rent near London Eye can recommend you an intriguing London sightseeing agenda for history rich stop over-s, therefore Holiday Lets London suggests you to visit Hyde Park, Hyde Park Corner, Hyde Park Corner tube station, the very famous movie scene Marble Arch and Flats for rent near Buckingham Palace.
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The arch is hollow and housed a small police station inside until 1992. Once the ownership was transferred to English Heritage in 1999 the arch was open to public for viewing and has three floors of exhibits and details of the making of the arch along with its history and uses. Annually there is an average of three emergency calls to the London Fire Brigade stating there is a fire at the Wellington Arch as there is smoke seen – one half of the shaft functions as a ventilation shaft to the London Underground network. Any visitor can step up onto the both side terraces of the arch. In 1846 the Wellington Arch was crowned with a 40 ton equestrian statue ever made of Arthur Wellesley, who was the first Duke of Wellington, soldier and Prime Minister. The Wellington statue was done by Mathew Cotes Wyatt. The 40 ton equestrian statue of Arthur Wellesley received quite an amount of controversy and relocation was considered but was put off by order of the Queen as it would be insulting to the Duke hence the statue stood proud for the entire lifetime of the Duke. For a road widening scheme in 1882-3 the statue was moved to its present location in Hyde Park. Much of the arch’s intended external ornamentation was omitted as a lot of money was pumped into refurbishment of Buckingham Palace.
Holiday Lets London recommends you to visit the Wellington Arch while visiting the Green Park or the Apsley House, as the tour would take a minimum hour and is a cheap attraction. Many who have visited the Wellington Arch have a lot to say about the views from the terraces and the friendly staff.
London is an interesting tourist attraction and one can find entertainment regardless of how long the stay is. To accompany your exciting stay book a classy high specification self catering accommodation in the safest area of London at Holiday Lets London. The London holiday studio provided by Holiday Lets London will make your stay in London the most worthwhile.
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Posted by admin in Accomodation, Travel on September 13, 2013
THE WONDERS OF AN ANCIENT CIVILIZATION, JUST OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR
In the cities of London, Paris, and New York, stands three remnants of a civilization that still instils amazement and wonder, a feeling of awe and mystery. Named ‘Cleopatra’s Needle’, these three ancient obelisks, weighing 220 tons each, were transported across oceans and re-erected at each site, a testament to the will of man.
As history goes, obelisks are said to resemble a petrified ray of the sun-disk – an important icon to the ancient Egyptians. The London and New York ones are actually a pair, with both made of red granite and stand around 69ft high, inscribed with hieroglyphs. Originally, the pair stood in the city of Heliopolis, erected under the orders of Thutmose III around 1450 BC – making them over 3000 years old!
The London Needle is located in Westminister, on the Victoria Embankment near the Golden Jubilee Bridges and in close proximity to the Embankment underground station. Presented to the United Kingdom in 1819 by the ruler of Egypt as commemoration of the victories of Lord Nelson and Sri Ralph Abercromby, the monument is steeped in history both ancient and new. Whilst accepting the gift, the British government refused to fund transport expenses until Sir William James Erasmus Wilson took upon the task and finally brought it to its new home in 1878.
Interestingly, the Needle is flanked by two sphinxes cast from bronze that face the obelisk rather than guarding it. Another story surrounding the Needle can still be seen in person, as during World War I a bomb from a German air raid landed near it. To this day, the damage has not been repaired in commemoration of the event, and visitors can still see shrapnel holes and gouges on the right hand sphinx.
If you are in the area, and need flats for rent in London, look no further for London Holiday Studios. Holiday lets London apartments are located only 15 minutes tube ride from the Needle and also easily accessible by bus. Featuring all the facilities you need for the perfect urban exploration adventure, including a modern fitted kitchen that ensures the best self catering accommodation London, central heating, TV, CD and DVD player along with unlimited WiFi, is your prime choice for holiday lets London.