Buckingham Palace

Travel London

De: iMinds

Narrado por: Abbey Holmes

Learn about the history of Buckingham Palace in London with iMinds Travel's insightful audio knowledge series.

Walking through Buckingham Gate is like stepping into an entirely different London. This is a London far removed from the hustle and bustle of the long and crowded public streets such as Piccadilly and Regent. Hemmed in by large parks, the area surrounding this world famous palace seems almost unnaturally hushed. The Mall, the long road which leads to the Palace, separates St James Park and Green Park.

iMinds will tell you the story behind the place with its innovative travel series, transporting the armchair traveler or getting you in the mood for discover on route to your destination. Perfect to listen to while commuting, exercising, shopping or cleaning the house.. iMinds brings knowledge to your MP3 with 8 minute information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind.

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Home of the British Royals, Art and History

This seven minute short is a great introduction to Buckingham Palace which has long fascinated all of us from the United States and beyond. With a history dating into the middle ages, Buckingham Palace is rich with a storied past, from the land it now stands on belonging to Edward the Confessor, then William the Conqueror, and even the monks of Westminster Abbey. However, Henry VIII took the property back from the monks in 1531, restoring it back to the royal family for the first time in nearly 500 years. In 1837, Buckingham Palace became the royal residence when Queen Victoria became the first royal to live there. In WWII, Buckingham Palace was bombed nine times, the most serious bombing destroyed the palace chapel in 1940. Buckingham Palace remains the home of the British monarchy and is visited by tourists year round. The changing of the guard is one of the most interesting attractions for visitors.