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London has been a busy port since Roman times when goods from the Roman Empire were traded along the River. Today Docklands is full of visitors from around the world.

Greenwich is famous all over the world as the home of the Prime Meridian and Greenwich Mean Time. At the Royal Observatory you can stand on the Prime Meridian line.

By the River Thames in London, Greenwich's major visitor attractions include the Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory and Old Royal Naval College

South East London's Maritime Museum at Greenwich is a World Heritage Site haunted by characters from history. Ghost-hunters will be out in force during Halloween

Enjoy summer evenings late into the night in May 2009 at HMS Belfast, National Gallery, Royal Observatory, Benjamin Franklin House, Sir John Soane's Museum.

London loves visitors, especially lovers. Money can't buy you love, but you can see city fireworks, dance in the fountains and feed squirrels in the parks for free.

Ten family friendly ideas to tour London the capital of England for free. Sightseeing London to take in Parliament, royal pageantry, royal parks, museums and playgrounds.

When Peter the Great came to London his main priority was to learn shipbuilding. But that didn't stop the magnetic young Czar from creating mayhem wherever he went.

When going to London's O2 arena for a concert, it is worth spending time exploring the attractions nearby. There are some real hidden gems to visit.

Your first visit to Edinburgh, Scotland, will undoubtedly impress, but nothing is more remarkable than the city's claim to royalty in many different forms.

The elegant facade of Ranger's House hides a dazzling collection of art and priceless objects, close to the centre of London, but often overlooked by tourists.

British scientist and astronomer Dr. Percy Seymour claims astrology can be explained logically and tested scientifically.

For an exciting day away from London's typical tourist scene, venture out to Docklands in East London, where you'll find attractions for the whole family.

Edinburgh is Scotland's capital city and visitor attractions include its Castle, Royal Palace of Holyroodhouse, National Museum of Scotland, and National Gallery.

Phantoms of humans and a spectral bear have been sighted by sentries guarding the Tower and others. Ravens of legend live at the Tower to keep England safe from disaster.

Families traveling to London will find a number of parks and gardens with exciting attractions and lots of room for children to roam.

The Fan Museum in Greenwich is one of the best little museums in London, an award-winning collection of fans that is unique in the world, with changing exhibitions.

Princes Street is one of the most elegant streets in Europe. Visit the medieval Old Town and the Gothic monument to Sir Walter Scott, for bird's eye views from the top.

When Pennsylvania and Maryland were given to Penn and Calvert there were no natural boundaries except the Delaware Bay to the east. This was a problem for the owners.

The Mughals ruled over a period of refinement and grandeur not seen in India since Asoka's reign. Here is a brief overview of the first three "Great" Mughal emperors.

Sir Christopher Wren, designer of St Paul's Cathedral, is one of England's most well-known architects. How did this academic change the face of architecture in Britain

Brief biography of Tycho Brahe, Danish astronomer, who advanced the Copernican Theory but believed that the Earth was still the centre of the universe.