Trafalgar Square is dominated by the one hundred forty-five foot tall Nelson’s Column, which rises from the center of the plaza to honor Admiral Horatio Nelson following his victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in eighteen oh five. The…
Westminster Royal Government Walk
This walk takes you down Whitehall to the heart of British power, where iconic royal history meets modern government. You'll stand before the home of prime ministers, the historic halls of Parliament, and the majestic coronation site of kings and queens.
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1. Trafalgar Square
2. The Household Cavalry Museum
The Household Cavalry Museum occupies a section of the Horse Guards building, a stone complex in Whitehall designed by William Kent in seventeen forty-five. Mounted troopers in gleaming breastplates and plumed helmets stand sentry duty at…
3. 10 Downing St
Ten Downing Street is recognizable by its black front door and the small brass letterbox still inscribed with the title First Lord of the Treasury. While it appears to be a solitary, modest terraced house, it is actually a complex of…
4. The Cenotaph
The Cenotaph stands as a tall, slender pylon of Portland stone in the center of Whitehall, recognizable by the carved stone wreaths on its sides and the lack of religious symbols or individual names. The name itself comes from Greek,…
5. Palace of Westminster
The Palace of Westminster is identifiable by its long, intricate silhouette of neo-Gothic spires and towers stretching along the northern bank of the River Thames. It serves as the seat of the United Kingdom Parliament, housing both the…
6. Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is identifiable by its pointed arches, ribbed vaulted ceilings, and flying buttresses that reach toward the sky in the classic Gothic style. Officially the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, the building…