Location Editorial

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Few skyscrapers were built in London before the end of the last century, owing to restrictions on building heights originally imposed by the London Building Act of 1894, which followed the construction of the fourteen-storey Queen Anne’s Mansions. Though restrictions have long since been eased, strict regulations remain to preserve protected views, especially those of St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London and The Palace of Westminster, as well as to comply with the requirements of the Civil Aviation Authority.


A beautiful and modern part of London, Canary Wharf ’s iconic skyline is an integral part of the landscape and now, with the expansion of Jubilee Place shopping mall, its striking architecture is home to an even more extensive array of exclusive shops and fine restaurants.With a fantastic programme of music, film, theatre, dance, art, fashion and more throughout the year plus over 300 shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, there has never been a better time to visit Canary Wharf. The Group has built approximately 16.2 million sq.ft of office and retail space in London over the last couple of decades, of which it retains ownership of 8.0-milllion sq.ft. A beautiful and modern part of London, Canary Wharf ’s iconic skyline is an integral part of the landscape and now, with the expansion of Jubilee Place shopping mall, its striking architecture is home to an even more extensive array of exclusive shops and fine restaurants.With a fantastic programme of music, film, theatre, dance, art, fashion and more throughout the year plus over 300 shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, there has never been a better time to visit Canary Wharf. The Group has built approximately 16.2 million sq.ft of office and retail space in London over the last couple of decades, of which it retains ownership of 8.0-milllion sq.ft.25 Churchill place was completed on schedule on 1 July 2014, completing the original Master Plan for the Estate.The Group has planning permission for another 9.7 million sq ft of mixed-use space in the pipeline at Canary Wharf he adjacent Wood Wharf. New planning consents for

the sites at One Park Place, Heron Quays West, Newfoundland and Wood Wharf will ensure that the buildings are tailored to meet demand from a range of sectors, including TMT office and residential. the A beautiful and modern part of London, Canary Wharf ’s iconic skyline is an integral part of the landscape and now, with the expansion of Jubilee Place shopping mall, its striking architecture is home to an even more extensive array of exclusive shops and fine restaurants. With a fantastic programme of music, film, theatre, dance, art, fashion and more throughout the year plus over 300 shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, there has never been a better time to visit Canary Wharf. The Group has built approximately 16.2 million sq.ft of office and retail space in London over the last couple of decades, of which it retains ownership of 8.0-milllion sq.ft. A beautiful and modern part of London, Canary Wharf ’s iconic skyline is an integral part of the landscape and now, with the expansion of Jubilee Place shopping mall, its striking architecture is home to an even more extensive array of exclusive shops and fine restaurants. A beautiful and modern part of London, Canary Wharf ’s iconic skyline


The Sea Life London Aquarium located on the ground floor of County Hall on the South Bank of the River Thames in central London, near the London Eye. It opened in March 1997 as the London Aquarium and hosts about one million visitors each year. It is the largest aquarium in London. SEA LIFE London Aquarium is located on the South bank of the river Thames, within the County Hall building. We are situated right next to the EDF Energy London Eye, just over Westminster Bridge from Big Ben and The Houses of Parliament. Our address is: SEA LIFE London Aquarium 
County Hall 
Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7PB.



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The White Tower is one of the most famous castle keeps in the world. It was built, to awe, subdue and terrify Londoners and to deter foreign invaders. It’s an iconic symbol of London and Britain. Along with the rest of the Tower complex, the White Tower is one of the most important historic buildings in the world. It’s part of a World Heritage Site and is an example of Norman Architecture. Inside is a unique Romanesque Chapel, the beautiful 11th-century Chapel of St John the Evangelist. Legend says that the kingdom and the Tower will fall if the six resident ravens ever leave the fortress. It was Charles II, according to the stories, who first insisted that the ravens of the Tower should be protected. This was against the wishes of his astronomer, John Flamsteed, who complained that the ravens impeded the business of his observatory in the White Tower. Despite their having one wing trimmed, some ravens do in fact go absent without leave and others have had to be sacked. Raven George was dismissed. There are seven ravens at the Tower today (the required six plus one spare!). Their lodgings are to be found next to the Wakefield Tower. These magnificent birds, large members of the genus Corvus, the crow family, respond only to the Raven Master and should not be approached too closely by anyone else. The ravens preside over four different territories within the Tower precincts. See if you can spot them on your visit.






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