Welcome to the City of Westminster

The city of Westminster a London Borough. It is a site of United Kingdom, House of Parliament and much of British government. The borough covers large part of Central London area, including most of the west end. The borough hosts major shopping areas, such as; Oxford Street, Piccadilly, regent and Bond street. The borough also hosts entertainment district of Soho. Many London landmarks are within the borough, including, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, Westminster Cathedral and Trafalgar Square. The borough has number of major parks and open spaces, including, Hyde Park and most of Regent Park

About the Borough

The city of Westminster a London Borough. It is a site of United Kingdom, House of Parliament and much of British government. The borough covers large part of Central London area, including most of the west end. The borough hosts major shopping areas, such as; Oxford Street, Piccadilly, regent and Bond street. The borough also hosts entertainment district of Soho. Many London landmarks are within the borough, including, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, Westminster Cathedral and Trafalgar Square. The borough has number of major parks and open spaces, including, Hyde Park and most of Regent Park

Living in Westminster

The area was historically part of the county of Middlesex. Whilst an important centre of royal authority from Saxon times, Westminster was not formally incorporated as a borough for local government purposes until 1900. However, it was declared a city in 1540 on the elevation of Westminster Abbey to being a cathedral. From at least 1545 there was also a Westminster parliamentary borough (constituency). The Anglican Diocese of Westminster was short-lived, being absorbed back into the Diocese of London in 1550. Despite having no borough corporation and having ceased to be the seat of a diocese, Westminster continued to be described as a city. In 1585 the Westminster Court of Burgesses was established to administer certain judicial powers in an area known as the city and liberty of Westminster. Read More

Landmarks in Westminster

Westminster Abbey. From the magnificent Gothic architecture to the intricately carved stones in every corner. Buckingham Palace. Beautiful architecture of royalty throne and much of ancient architecture.. Big Ben. Towering over the heart of the city, it is a blend of history, art and architecture. Houses of Parliament. Historical architecture. Churchill War Room.