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History of the City of Westminster

  • Apple BoutiquePaul McCartney described the Apple Boutique as a beautiful place where beautiful people could buy beautiful things. The shop opened on the 7th of December…
  • Palace of WestminsterThe site of the Palace of Westminster has been a center of power since the reign of Cnut, who ruled England from 1016 to 1035.
  • Gas Light and Coke CompanyFrederick Albert Winsor arrived in London from Germany with a vision to illuminate the city. Parliament granted authorization for his enterprise on 50 Geo. 3.