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Lord Mayor's procession passing under the unfinished arches of the new London Bridge, on the River Thames, London, on 9 November 1827
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NOTES: This bridge of five stone arches was built in 1825-1831 upstream from the old bridge by Sir John Rennie to his late father's designs.
Horse and trap in the environs of St Paul's, City of London
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NOTES: A third of the City's buildings were destroyed by aerial attack between September 1940 and March 1945.
Ceremonial arches over The Mall for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, London
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NOTES: Elizabeth ascended the throne upon the death of her father, King George VI, on 6 February 1952 and was crowned Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953.
Woburn Abbey: visitors' funfair and attractions
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NOTES: Woburn Abbey became the seat of the Russell family in 1547 and of the Dukes of Bedford from 1694. The Abbey was largely rebuilt between 1744 and 1790 by Henry Flitcroft and Henry Holland. The house and park were opened to the public in 1955.
Palasport Olympic Stadium, Corso Sebastopoli, Turin: the arena during an Olympic ice hockey match
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NOTES: This multi-purpose indoor sports/concert arena opened in 2005. It served as one of the venues for the 2006 Winter Olympics, hosting the ice hockey events.