 Wellington Arch - Reviews from across the web
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IndieLondon: Wellington Arch - Your London Reviews
Inside the Arch, three floors of exhibits tell its fascinating history, including its time (in the 1950s) as London’s smallest police station; while the balconies below the bronze sculpture offer bird’s-eye views of Hyde Park, Green P...
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Architecture of The Wellington Arch - London, England
ntended as a monument to the first Duke of Wellington, you'd never know it looking at the monument today. When it was erected in the early-1800's, the arch was topped by a massive statue of Sir Arthur Wellsley riding a horse created by Matthew Cotes. A trio of indignities later, and this could be a ...
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Wellington Arch, Attractions West End & Soho UK
A landmark for Londoners and visitors alike, this massive monument was completed in 1830 by architect Decimus Burton, and moved to its present site in 1882. You can take a lift to the balconies just below the spectacular bronze sculpture which tops the imposing monument, for glorious views over Lond...
totaltravel.co.uk
Marble Arch & Speakers Corner- London, United Kingdom - VirtualTourist.com
The Marble Arch called Wellington Arch was built in 1827 and designed to resemble the Arch of Constantine in Rome. It is built of Italian Ravaccione Marble from Seravezzo. It originally stood as one of the entrances to the grounds of Buckingham Palace, but since it was inconvenient for the Royal Coa...
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Wellington Arch - Visit London
Come inside this famous landmark. Recently opened to visitors, this splendid triumphal arch at Hyde Park Corner was originally designed as a grand approach to Buckingham Palace. Once inside, take a lift up to the balconies, just below the spectacular bronze statue, for glorious views across the surr...
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London forum: Wellington Arch - Worth a visit??? - TripAdvisor
I visited Wellington Arch on Open House weekend when it was free, but I don't think it's worth the normal entry fee of £3.10. The view might be better when the leaves are off the trees, but you can't see an awful lot. You can see into the gardens at Buckingham Palace, but only the tennis court...
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Wellington Arch, London SW1: tourist information from TourUK
The statue of Wellington was removed at the same time and in 1912 was replaced by immense bronze sculpture, 'Quadriga', by Adrian Jones. This is the largest bronze sculpture in England and before it was installed Jones held a party in which eight guests were seated for dinner in the hollow, boat-sha...
touruk.co.uk
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