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White City, London history

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20th Century

White City was used as the site of the Franco-British Exhibition and the 1908 Summer Olympics. During this period it was known as the Great White City due to the white marble cladding used on the exhibition pavilions. After the Olympics, it continued to be used for athletics until 1914, and was later turned into a greyhound racing track. The stadium was demolished in 1985 to make way for the BBC White City building.

21st century

In 2001, BBC Television Centre was damaged by a car bomb attack by the Real IRA. In 2007, it was announced that the BBC would sell its landmark Television Centre as part of a cost-cutting programme. The new Television Centre will be opened up to the public and will offer entertainment and leisure facilities.

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Best White City, London places to visit

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White City, London has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied White City, London’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo White City, London’s information audio spots:

The Long Water The Long Water is a recreational lake in Kensington Gardens, London, England, created in 1730 at the behest of Queen Caroline. The Long Water refers to the long and narrow western half of the lake that is known as the Serpentine. Serpentine Bridge, which marks the boundary between Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, also marks the Long Water’s eastern boundary. The Long Water and the Serpentine are generally considered to be part of one lake.

Exhibit A (art exhibition) Exhibit A was an art exhibition in the galleries of the Serpentine Gallery, London, from May 7—June 7, 1992 . Exhibit A is a collection of artworks from 1992 to 1992 .

Rock on Top of Another Rock Rock on Top of Another Rock is a sculpture by the artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss . It consists of one large rock balanced on top of another large rock .

Physical Energy (sculpture) Physical Energy is a bronze equestrian statue by English artist George Frederic Watts . Watts was principally a painter, but also worked on sculptures from the 1870s . It was intended to be Watts’s memorial to “unknown worth”

Frieze of Parnassus The Frieze of Parnassus is a large sculpted stone frieze encircling the podium, or base, of the Albert Memorial in London, England . The Albert Memorial was constructed in the 1860s in memory of Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria .

Royal Albert Hall Organ The Royal Albert Hall Grand Organ is the second largest pipe organ in the UK . It was originally built by Henry “Father” Willis and most recently rebuilt by Mander Organs . The Albert Hall publishes a tongue-in-cheek Twitter account .

Queen’s Tower, London The Queen’s Tower is located in the South Kensington Campus of Imperial College London . It is 87 metres (287ft) tall with a copper-covered dome at its top . To reach the base of the dome from the ground on foot, one must ascend a series of narrow spiral staircases .

Frontline Club Frontline Club is a media club and registered charity located near Paddington Station in London . It aims to champion independent journalism and promote diversity and professionalism in the media .

The Lancasters The Lancasters is a residential development in London, England, with 77 apartments . The majority of the apartments face south with views onto or across Hyde Park .

Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain was designed to express Diana’s spirit and love of children . Diana died in a car crash in 1997 .

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