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What should you not miss in London?

What should you not miss in London? That is a question you will get quite a few answers to. Other visitors, though, may not be so concerned with such sights. Instead, they may want to see all the museums and galleries in London or shop at all of London's specialty stores. Westminster Abbey Whatever your preferences, you will find plenty of things that you should not miss in London. First, you will want to visit Westminster Abbey , one of London's most important attractions. Built-in the 1220s, it is the final resting place for the last king of England, Henry VIII. There is a museum here that displays many of the medieval artifacts associated with this reign and some artifacts from Henry's control that have been moved to the cathedral today. Second, if your interests lie more with the historical past rather than the present, you will want to take a walking tour of the City. The tour bus regularly runs from central London to its various destinations, and each time, many stop...