Trip at a Glance
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Locations
London, England, United Kingdom
Activities
Heritage-History Tour, Sightseeing
Price
$10 USD per person-
Duration
2 hours
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Avg Distance
2.5 miles
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Departure Day(s) and Time(s)
As arranged
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Starting Location
Westminster,London, England
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Price Includes
The price is £10.00 and is led by a qualified City of Westminster guide. For further details contact k.warner502@btinternet.com or phone 07710284017.
Highlights
- See where Sir Edward Grey is said to have uttered the famous words, 'the lamps are going out in Europe, we shall not see them lit again in our time'.
- See the parade ground where the guards would have marched to war in August 1914.
- What was the relationship between King George V and Kaiser 'Bill'. Why did the King change the Royal family's name in July 1917.
- See the Horseguards and learn why this war effectively ended the role of cavalry as a fighting force.
- Was Field Marshall Haig really the 'Butcher of the Somme' or is that an unfair accusation.
