DK Travel : London : Architecture

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George Cross

Instituted in 1940 under George VI, this medal is awarded for acts of heroism by civilians.
Hampton Court

The finest piece of Tudor architecture in Britain, Hampton Court was begun by Henry VIII’s ally Cardinal Wolsey in 1514 and later given to the king. It was enlarged first by Henry and then by William and Mary, who employed Christopher Wren as architect. Its many rooms include a huge kitchen, a Renaissance Picture Gallery, the Chapel Royal and fine royal apartments. Set in 60 acres, the gardens, with their famous maze, are as much an attraction as the palace.
ICA

A stately, colonnaded terrace by Nash houses London’s hippest gallery, the Institute of Contemporary Arts. The ICA’s cutting edge policy on the visual arts includes developing new and challenging digitally-produced works, and Becks Futures, the UK’s largest arts prize for students.
Kensington Palace

An intimate royal palace in Kensington Gardens, famous as the home of Princess Diana, the first sovereign residents here were William and Mary in 1689. Queen Victoria was born here in 1837 and opened parts of the palace to the public, including some of the State Apartments. These are still open today, along with a beautiful Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection. The Orangery is delightful for coffee.
Kew Palace and Queen Charlotte’s Cottage

The smallest royal palace, Kew was built in 1631 and used as a residence by George III and Queen Charlotte. Nearby Queen Charlotte’s Cottage was used for picnics and housing royal pets. The palace is set in Kew Gardens
King Charles Spaniel

These were the favourite dogs of King Charles II. Today, the Queen prefers corgis.
King Edward Potato

This variety of English potato was named after King Edward VII, who visited Ireland after the 1903 potato famine.
London Coliseum

London’s other principal opera house presents excellent productions sung in English by the English National Opera. The theatre re-opened in early 2004 after extensive restoration work.
Princess of Wales Pubs

Several pubs have changed their name to remember Diana, Princess of Wales, “the people’s princess”.
Queen Anne’s Gate

A delightful small Westminster street with a statue of the queen who gave her name to a style of furniture.