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London Sights and Videos

your google earth guide — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:38:03 +0000

The videos below incorporate the best sights in London as can be seen in Google Earth.

London Eye
This is a 4D animating view of the London Eye ferris wheel from within Google Earth. A very cool example of dynamic 3D models possible with the free Google Earth.

A flight over London
Try this exclusive spectacular fast flight as Pod 33 breaks away from the London Eye. Soaring at high speed over the Thames. Hold tight!!

Heathrow google earth
Showing the planes as they taxi on the runway

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London Attractions

your google earth guide — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 07:32:36 +0000

London attractions are amongst the most exciting in Europe. These hot air balloon views of Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Saint Pauls Cathedral, Shakespeares Globe and the Tower of London will take your breath away.

These London attractions make a good tour and day trip as they are all within walking distance of each other.

London Attractions

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Buckingham Palace

Big Ben

Saint Pauls Cathedral

Shakespeares Globe

Tower of London

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Central London Hotels

your google earth guide — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 14:21:43 +0000

Central London Hotels are convenient for all the sights and attractions whilst spending your time in the capital of England. Here is a selection of 5 star hotels in London down to 1 star hotels in London located in the centre of the city for the travellers convenience.

Central London Hotels

Strand Palace Hotel 372 Strand, London
The Hotel has undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment in 2004 and has 300 rooms

St. Athans Hotel 20-24 Tavistock Place, London, Bloomsbury WC1
The St.Athans Hotel is a value for money, simple and clean bed & breakfast hotel in the centre of London.

The Belgrove Hotel 1-3 Belgrove St, London
Within two minutes walking distance of Kings Cross Station the hotel is very central.

Rose Court Hotel 35 – 35A Great Cumberland Place, Marble Arch, City Of Westminister, London
Former home of Lady Jennie Churchill the Rose Court Hotel is situated in the heart of London’s West End. Marble Arch, Hyde Park & Oxford street are two minutes walk.

The Cosmo Bedford House Hotel 27 Bloomsbury Square, Bloomsbury, Holborn, London
Affordable accommodation of a good basic standard.

Thistle Marble Arch Bryanston Street, Marble Arch, London
This hotel has a range of business and leisure facilitieswith a club floor, gym facilities, business centre, two executive lounges and a theatre desk.

The Selfridge Orchard Street, London
Another hotel in the heart of the West End with Marble Arch, Bond Street, Oxford Street, Regent Street being a short walk away.

Park Lane Mews Hotel 2 Stanhope Row, Park Lane, London (London)
The Park Lane Mews is just off world famous Park Lane. All guests recieve a very personal level of service from this small, intimate and luxurious hotel.

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London airport locations

your google earth guide — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 09:56:33 +0000

Did you know that London has five airports Heathrow, Gatwick, London City Airport, Luton and London Stansted and that you can see these from Google Earth.

Whilst the capital claims these five airports are you aware of how close they are to the centre of London and where they are. The links below show all the airport locations so you can get the overall picture before you select which one to fly to.

If you have Google Earth installed on your computer click on the globe image to bring the locations to your computer and check them out. You can then be prepared before you get on a plane.

London Airports

Heathrow

Gatwick

London City Airport

Luton

London Stansted

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London River Bus Piers and the views on the Thames

your google earth guide — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 08:59:21 +0000

Most tourists travel on the London Tube but a few know that travel can be more pleasant travelling on the Thames River Boats when you can also view the sights as you travel at a leisurely pace.

The links below highlight all the River Bus stops and what sights you can visit from each.

If you have Google Earth installed on your computer click on the globe image to bring the locations to your computer and check them out. You can then be prepared before you visit and travel around and confident of having a good days enjoyable sightseeing.

London River Bus Piers

Hampton Court Pier

Richmond Landing Stage

Kew Pier

Millbank Millennium Pier

Westminster Millennium Pier

Waterloo Millennium Pier

Festival Pier

Blackfriars Millennium Pier

Bankside Pier

London Bridge City Pier

Tower Millennium Pier

St. Katharine’s Pier

Canary Wharf Pier

Greenwich Pier

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Google Earth London River Thames Tour

your google earth guide — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 10:41:32 +0000

London, England. There are many interesting sights on the River Thames and they are all within a reasonable walking distance of each other. Google Earth Guide Book has selected some of the best tourist sights for a days tour when you are visiting London.

Have a top down look at the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Millenium Bridge, The London Eye and Big Ben

If you have Google Earth installed on your computer click on the globe image to bring the tour to your computer and check it out. You can then be prepared before you visit and confident of having a good days enjoyable sightseeing.

London River Thames tour

Tower of London

Tower Bridge

HMS Belfast

Tate Modern

Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre

Millenium Bridge

The London Eye

Big Ben

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Top London Landmarks

your google earth guide — Sat, 21 Jan 2006 22:05:48 +0000

The top London landmarks. Have you ever wondered what Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Royal Albert Hall, Saint Pauls Cathedral or the Tower of London look like from the air?

The links below are to some of the most interesting landmarks in London and the best tourist destinations.

If you have Google Earth installed on your computer click on the globe image to fly directly to these places and do your sightseeing without needing to step on a plane or get in your car.