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Cenotaph

Whitehall, London, England
Ranked #298 of 821 attractions in London
4.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues
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London, United Kingdom
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Seen whilst going up whitehall. Use a sightseeing bus. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Part way between Parliament Square (Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey) and Trafalgar Square (all worth seeing), the Cenotaph and Downing Street are worth stopping to view, but that's all you can do - take a photo and walk on. More

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34 reviews 34 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

This is now the contrys most famous dedication th those who lost there lives in the 1st war, originaly made of wood and plaster as a tempory focal point, it was instated to its full and present glory practically by national demand. Go see it and respect all that it represents, Spare a thought and a prayer for those gone... More

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surrey
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

for a block of concrete it gives off a solid and standing four square sort of appearance. makes one think More

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London, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

I understand why it is important to remember anyone who has died in a war . . . and the Cenotaph does this. It is at its best when it reminds you of these deaths (necessary or not). Losing a loved one violently is never a good thing. More

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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

It's there in the middle of Whitehall with buses and traffic constantly on teh go,but in its simple elegance it is a moving tribute to those who have died in service. More

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71 reviews 71 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

once a year we all need to be reminded that all we have is due to the men - women and animals that gave their lives for use More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

It is a great reminder of those who have given their lives for us. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

To stand and watch all the soldiers, sailors and airmen march past makes you feel proud to be British. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

It makes you stop and think and remember those you have fought for the country. RIP More

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