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beautiful. Our tour guide Jonnie (from Bowl
Of Chalk Private Tours), amazed us with his
knowledge, he told us that you could tell
where bombsites during the London Blitz
were, by where new buildings stood out
between ancient looking facades. A reminder
to me of how after destruction, the human
spirit will rise again taller and stronger than
before. Our trip to London really opened
my eyes to how progress and history can
not only coexist but also complement each
other and perhaps Singapore could take
a leaf or two out of their book. London
is really an intriguing city and I am very
grateful to BBC Knowledge Magazine for
the opportunity to have experienced it.

Christine Chiang
During the trip, we toured
London and visited many exciting
and iconic locations. We strolled through the
picturesque gardens in Hyde Park and Green
Park, toured the vast and intriguing museums
at Exhibition Road, explored the City of
Westminster on foot and stared in awe as
we viewed the gigantic BBC newsroom.

supportive adults that accompanied us for the

trip! I am really grateful for the opportunity

to participate in the BBC Knowledge

Magazine School Challenge and I really

treasure the total experience.

Deanna See

At the mention of London, my

first thought was the opening

sequence of Sherlock. Admittedly much of

my knowledge comes from copious amounts

of British television, from sweeping shots of

famous landmarks in Doctor Who, to updates

of Britain and the world beyond from BBC

World News. It was thus an honour to visit

this vibrant metropolis. Be it Buckingham

Palace, Westminster Abbey or the many

museums we explored - their massive presence

took my breath away. It proves that a thousand

pictures cannot compare to the beauty of the

original. Visiting the BBC Broadcasting House

(a sophisticated newsroom nestled inside - of

course - a historical building) also gave me a

unique glimpse into the inner workings of a

broadcasting organization. As Singaporeans,

where we constantly progress and upgrade

London is known for its rich history and

diverse culture. I really enjoyed being

surrounded by charming English buildings

that dated back to Victorian times or older

during the day, then going to enjoying

Japanese or Thai food for dinner. It was a

really great experience, spending all day with

my good friends and the really tolerant and

Always an eye-opener, the BBC Studios

Buckingham Palace

in the background