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Experience the historic buildings and sites of London, the busy capital of the United Kingdom, and the River Thames

Experience the historic buildings and sites of London, the busy capital of the United Kingdom, and the River Thames

Time-lapse video of London.
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    Overview of the history and people of the Philippines.
    History, Geography, and People of the Philippines
    History, Geography, and People of the Philippines
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    How to Pronounce Rio São Francisco
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    Flood control downstream of London: the Thames Barrier.
    See how London's Thames Barrier combats flooding caused by the reversal of water flow in the River Thames when levels rise in the North Sea
    See how London's Thames Barrier combats flooding caused by the reversal of water flow in the River Thames when levels rise in the North Sea
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    Shipping on the River Thames in London.
    Identifying the River Thames as a crucial link between London and the sea and recounting the history behind London Docklands as a principal trading hub
    Identifying the River Thames as a crucial link between London and the sea and recounting the history behind London Docklands as a principal trading hub
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    Learn about John Stow's systematic description of 16th-century London in his work A Survey of London, first published in 1598.
    Examine John Stow's systematic description of 16th-century London in his work A Survey of London
    Examine John Stow's systematic description of 16th-century London in his work A Survey of London
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    The history, culture, and diversity of London are reflected in the stories behind some of the city's most popular tourist sites.
    Study London's history through sites such as Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and the River Thames
    Study London's history through sites such as Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and the River Thames
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