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Wednesday 20th August – Walking Tours, Central London
Upon arrival in Central London, there is the option to go on a
guided walking tour. Two walking tours will take place: The
Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. The tours will take
place at the same time so you can only book a place on one tour.
Places are limited are on both tours so if you would like to
book a place, please indicate the number of tickets you require
on the registration and accommodation booking form.
The Houses of
Parliament
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The Houses of Parliament, also known
as The Palace of Westminster, is not only the home of
the UK Parliament, it is also a royal palace and former
residence of great kings. This impressive Gothic Palace
was built in the late 19th century by Sir Charles Barry
to replace the original ancient buildings, which were
almost completely destroyed by fire in 1834.
The walking tour of The Houses of Parliament lasts 75
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Westminster Abbey
The Abbey was built and rebuilt over at least 1000 years
with royal subsidy and patronage. It has been the place
of coronation of Kings and Queens since 1066 and for
other royal events such as weddings and funerals
(Princess Diana in 1997 and the Queen Mother in 2002).
The Abbey contains 3300 known burials of famous people
with many spectacular tomb monuments and sculptures. You
will see some of the best known - royals, poets, actors,
politicians, scientists, musicians...
The walking tour of Westminster Abbey lasts 1 hour.
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Thursday 21st August – Conference Dinner
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The Conference Dinner is being held on Thursday 21st
August at the famous home of international rugby,
Twickenham Stadium. Coach transfers to and from Brunel
University will also be provided.
Invited conference dinner guest speaker:
ColinPillinger C.B.E., F.R.S. will talk on the highs and
lows of space exploration over the last fifty years,
forty of which he has been personally in. His talk will
be profusely illustrated with newspaper and magazine
cartoons from all around te world taken from Professor
Pillinger's new book "Space is a funny place" produced
in conjunction with the Cartoon Museum and with the help
of over 200 international known cartoonists.
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COSTS
Coach transfers into Central London
The return journey is £10.00 per person.
Walking Tours
Houses of Parliament
Tickets cost £15.00 person including VAT. Please note
that cancelled tickets cannot be refunded.
Westminster Abbey
Tickets cost £20.00 person including VAT. Please note
that cancelled tickets cannot be refunded.
Conference Dinner
Tickets cost £50.00 including VAT for a 3-course menu
with wine, beer, soft drinks and after dinner
entertainment. Please note that cancelled tickets cannot
be refunded.
Social events are open to delegates and accompanying
persons.
Tickets will be available to purchase on the
Registration/Accommodation Form which will be included
in the Main Announcement and Call for Abstracts that
will be available shortly.
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