Least Known Facts about London You Must Know

Now Tower of London is one of the most attractive castle in the world and now a World Heritage site that attracts more than 2 million tourists around the globe every year. The tower was actually built to serve as a fortress and later equipped with royal arms flanked by cannons, horses, drums and other military equipments. Kensington is around 6.6 miles away from Tower of London and it will take 40 mins max. Check out Budget Hotels in Central London for cheap and budget hotels to book and enjoy your stay in London.

London is one of the most famous cities in the world, it has numerous tourist attractions and one of them is the “Tower Of London” that is more than 900 years old. The castle and fortress is located at the central part of London that is notable for housing the crown jewels and for holding many infamous and famous prisoners. There are so many awkward and mind blowing facts about this castle that very few people outside UK knows.

Kensington is the perfect place to stay in London and visit different parts of the city discover some of the untouched locations by the tourists. You can also search for Hotels Near Earls Court Tube to search for cheap and budget stay in London. During the early 17th century, the tower also served as an attraction and during those days it also served as non military visitors. It had an early zoo that served many animals but was closed in 1835. Various monarchs used to receive these animals as gifts.

The distance between “Tower of London” and Earl’s Court is around 7 miles approx and it takes around 30 mins to travel from Earl’s Court to Tower of London via bus or car. If at all you are planning to visit this place then you can search for Hotels in London Earls Court to search for affordable and budget hotels so that you can also visit other tourist destinations in London. Now coming to the history of the tower, until 19th century it housed Royal Mint, an armory for troops and barracks to the names in few. Moreover till 17th century it also served as royal residence.

Buckingham Palace is one of the prime tourist attraction in London and millions of tourists across the globe visit London mainly to visit this marvellous palace. It is more than 310 years old and also has a long history. It was Queen Victoria, the first British monarch who decided to use the palace as their official residence.

There are numerous big and small Hotels in London Earls Court to stay and to visit many eye-catchy places in London. Here are some of the historical facts of Buckingham Palace that you don’t know.

1. The original name of this place was Buckingham House that was first built by John Sheffield  who was the 3rd earl of Mulgrave and Marquess of Normandy in 1703.
2. Later in the year 1761, George III decided to purchase the palace for his wife Queen Charlotte so that he could stay near St James’s Palace.
3. During 1820s Buckingham House was renovated into a palace after George IV commissioned architect John Nash.
4. It was Queen Victoria who became the first British Monarch to use this place as their official residence in the year 1837.
5. In the year 1851 the first ever public appearance of the Royal family was made during the opening of Great Exhibition organised by Prince Albert.
6. It was Edward VII (1841-1910) who is the only British monarch to have been born and died there.