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There are a number of Day
Trips from London to the top
attractions around England.
London was founded after the Roman
invasion of England in 43AD. The Romans
built a bridge over the River Thames,
then named the town that grew around
the bridge Londinium.
The Anglo-Saxon's took control of
England soon after the Roman's withdrew
in the 400s. Their capital and Royal
Residence was at Winchester, 61 miles
southwest.
The Norman's took control of England
in 1066, leading to the building of the
Tower of London. This led to London
becoming the Royal Residence, home of
Government, and capital of England.
The current Royal
Family under King Charles, have a
number of Palaces where they live. The
Kings London residences are at Buckingham
Palace in London centre, and at
Windsor
Castle 23 miles west.
Other members of the Royal Family
have London residences at Kensington
Palace, St James's
Palace, and Clarence
House that is attached to St
James's Palace.
The main Royal Church in the centre
of London is Westminster
Abbey where many Royals are buried,
along with many famous UK people.
St Paul's
Cathedral is where Royal events too
large for Westminster Abbey are held,
such as the wedding of Prince Charles
to Lady Diana Spencer.
There are also a number of Royals
buried at the large St George's
Chapel in Windsor Castle.
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with the History of London
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