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English Traditions
One of the most peculiar features of life in England which immediately strikes any visitor to this
country is the cherishing and preserving of many traditions, sometimes very archaic as they may seem.
Uniforms are not particularly characteristic of this fact. However, when one sees the warders at the
Tower of London with their funny flat hats, their trousers bound at the knee, and the royal monogram
on their breast, one feels carried back to the age of Queen Elisabeth I.
And you should chance to see the Lord Mayor of London riding through the streets of the city with
his black robe and gold chain, his medieval carriage, and all sheriffs, councillors and other members of
his suite, you have a picture of living history.
Tourists visiting London are usually eager to see Buckingham Palace, the official London residence
of the Queen and the King. The house was bought by George III from the Duke of Buckingham, from
whom it takes the name.

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