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1 Memorial Site

The Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial is a memorial site in France dedicated to the commemoration of Dominion of Newfoundland forces members who were killed during World War I. The 74-acre (300,000 m2) preserved battlefield park encompasses the grounds over which the Newfoundland Regiment made their unsuccessful attack on 1 July 1916 during the first day of the Battle of the Somme. The Battle of the Somme was the regiment's first major engagement, and during an assault that lasted approximately 30 minutes the regiment was all but wiped out. Purchased in 1921 by the people of Newfoundland, the memorial site is the largest battalion memorial on the Western Front, and the largest area of the Somme battlefield that has been preserved. Along with preserved trench lines, there are a number of memorials and cemeteries contained within the site.
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Officially opened by British Field Marshal Earl Haig in 1925, the memorial site is one of only two National Historic Sites of Canada located outside of Canada. (The other is the Canadian National Vimy Memorial). The memorial site and experience of the Newfoundland Regiment at Beaumont-Hamel has come to represent the Newfoundland First World War experience. As a result, it has become a Newfoundland symbol of sacrifice and a source of identity.

guide to grand central terminal

Grand Central Terminal is a destination, not a pit stop. It's a train station the way St. Patrick's Cathedral is a church or Central Park is a park—its appeal goes way beyond its stated purpose. The beaux-arts landmark serves the Metro-North commuter line to upstate New York and Connecticut as well as the MTA subway system in the City (bus stops are right outside, and Long Island Rail Road service is on the way, too, if still five to seven years from completion). In all, there are 44 platforms for 67 tracks, along which 700 trains run in and out daily. Add scores of shops, dozens of dining options, a gourmet marketplace, one very fancy bar and, yes, tennis courts, and it's probably bigger than your local suburban mall. And we haven't even mentioned some of the details that make a visit to the terminal an event: the classical music playing in the dining concourse (and monthly concerts there), the "whispering" Guastavino-tile arches, the twinkling stars on the main concourse's brilliant blue ceiling—no wonder they call it "grand."
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History The terminal standing today has gone through some changes since a train station debuted here in the 19th century. Business tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt bought up property for Grand Central Depot in 1869 and planned for the structure to merge the Hudson, Harlem and New Haven lines; due to regulations, new tracks could not be built south of 42nd street. It opened in late 1871, though overcrowding and safety issues quickly outlined the need for improvements; near the end of the century there were additions, modifications and a renaming to Grand Central Station. When a 1902 train accident killed 15 passengers, New York Central Railroad chief engineer William J. Wilgus called for a switch from steam engines to electric ones in his plans for a new two-level terminal. The reconstruction began in 1903 and ended 10 years later with a grand opening on February 2, 1913, at 12:01am as one of the first all-electric-powered buildings. The terminal was designated a City landmark in the 1960s, though developers challenged that in the courts and put Grand Central on the brink of demolition. With help from Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the station managed to gain national landmark status (in December 1976) and stave off demise. After years of neglect, a major renovation finally took place in the 1990s. Today, Grand Central Terminal has been restored to its original splendor and remains one of the most popular transportation hubs in the world.Fast Facts • Since its opening, Grand Central Terminal has gone by three official names: Grand Central Depot, Grand Central Station and its current moniker. • Roughly 750,000 people pass through the main concourse daily. • There are 2,500 stars on the main concourse's zodiac-themed ceiling mural. • That mural is technically backward—a mirror image of what you'd actually see looking up at the sky. • You can still see a dark patch on the ceiling, near the crab's claw. Cleaners left the spot in the 1990s to show how dirty it was before restoration. • An average of 2,000 items are lost each month in the terminal. • A secret subbasement called M42 contains AC-DC rotary converters that power the terminal and played a crucial role in transporting American soldiers and weapons during World War II. As a result, the site was heavily guarded—and to this day M42 has never shown up on a map or blueprint of Grand Central. • Track 61, boarded from a secret, abandoned platform, was said to be utilized by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to take him to straight to the Waldorf Astoria when he was in town. Andy Warhol reputedly used the platform to throw a rowdy party in the 1960s. • The 20th Century Limited luxury line ran between New York City and Chicago from 1902 to 1967, frequently carrying society types and movie stars. For decades a red carpet was laid out for each departure from Grand Central.

THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO THE BEST AUCKLAND TOURS

Auckland is a huge city, and there are a ton of great paid Auckland tours which will show you its highlights. If you're on a super tight budget, feel free to check out the Top 10 Things to Do in Auckland page and plan out your own free Auckland tour from that. But if you don't mind spending a few dollars to have a professional guide show you the city, below is a list of some of the best Auckland sightseeing tours – including city tours, nature and eco tours in the surrounding areas, and day trips to nearby areas which leave from Auckland City.
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AUCKLAND CITY SIGHTSEEING TOURS GreatSights Auckland City Morning Tour – GreatSights is the biggest name in the game when it comes to day tours of the city and surrounding areas. This is a half day tour beginning in the morning which will take you by bus to all of Auckland's biggest tourist attractions – you'll see the Harbour Bridge, War Museum, Viaduct Harbour and central city areas/suburbs like Karangahape Road and Ponsonby. An excellent introductory tour if you're new to the city or only here for a short stay and want to see a lot of the big sights in a short time frame.Hop On Hop Off Explorer – This is probably your best option if you're a backpacker and wanting to see some of the major sights while having a level of flexibility on where you stop off and spend time. Whereas the GreatSights tour is fairly fixed (you don't get to choose how much time you spend where) with the Explorer you have a lot more control over the experience. It's only $45 for an all-day pass or $75 for a 2-day pass, and they also have a $100 family pass (two adults and four children, so it's a great deal). InterCity Half Day Auckland Tour – basically the same deal as the GreatSights tour above, this one goes to essentially the same places but is cheaper at $39. It's a bit more of a no-frills version. The GreatSights tour is a bit more in-depth and insightful if you're looking to learn about the city, but if you're trying to save every dollar the InterCity option will let you see all the same sights.

1 Explore London, the capital city of England

Visit London and see the sights of the bustling capital city and the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom from the top deck of an open top red bus with City Sightseeing and The Original Tour. London is packed with plenty of things to do so let us guide you through the city to visit the prime locations and top attractions including historical museums, striking parks, and modern galleries. We invite you to experience all the magical sights and sounds of London in a comfortable and secure environment.
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City Sightseeing and the Original Tours hop on hop off bus tours are THE essential way to visit this vivacious city, which is bursting with breathtaking sights and attractions. The beauty of the London sightseeing bus tour is that you can use your ticket on three premium routes allowing you to interchange between them to hop off at over 60 points of interest in the city. Take advantage of our 48 hour valid ticket between 1st November and 29th February and plan your expedition using our downloadable map to visit more attractions and make each day a completely different tour experience, exploring this exciting city at your own pace. The sightseeing itinerary possibilities are endless and completely unique to each individual. Let our bus tour guide you through the things to do in London Our bus tours offer you the chance to hop off the colourful bus at any one of the marked stops and explore numerous attractions all in one day. Why not use the red route and take the children to visit the Sea Life London Aquarium to learn about Europe’s largest global marine life collection, interact with the animals and discover over 5,000 species of sea creatures. A short stroll away, you will encounter an extraordinary piece of engineering design and architecture – The London Eye. For those who enjoy overlooking the a city from a great height The London Eye will take you on a flight above and beyond for exhilarating views as far as Windsor Castle! You will also observe many of the grand sights and things to do where your tour bus will transport you. Why not change routes and use the Yellow line to visit St James’s Park, the royal Buckingham Palace or St Paul’s Cathedral? You can even pay a visit to many of the charming museums and renowned shops – just use an interchange point and take the Blue line to stopover at the Natural History Museum, Science Museum or Wellington Museum amongst other remarkable landmarks. London bus tours include amazing free offers The Original Tour is delighted to offer all customers a FREE cruise pass on the River Thames through London. Simply collect your free pass from a member of The Original Tour staff. On arriving at the pier of your choice go directly to the boat and present the pass to City Cruises staff, then hop-on and hop-off the cruise as you please. Passes are collected by the City Cruises staff on the outward journey, so for subsequent journeys you will need to show a valid Original Tour bus ticket. Cruises depart from Westminster Pier (Big Ben) and the Tower (of London) Pier. The hop-on, hop-off passes are valid within the same 24 hours as your bus ticket.

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Circle Line Cruises

Kids LOVE taking a boat cruise around NY Harbor, where you can get up close views of the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge and more. In warmer months, you’ll definitely want to take the 30 minute Beast Speedboat Ride and all year round, you can choose from several other Circle Line Cruise options. The two companies split in 1981 from the parent Circle Line company and now have different officers and directors. Circumnavigation of Manhattan became possible in 1905 with the construction of the Harlem Ship Canal, the first regularly scheduled trip being the Tourist captained by John Roberts in 1908. On June 15, 1945 Frank Barry, Joe Moran and other partners merged several sightseeing boats to form the Circle Line operating out of Battery Park.In 1955 it began operating at its current Pier 83 location. In 1962 it bought the famous and venerable Hudson River Day Line.[1] In 1981, the two companies split.
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In 1988 the 42nd Street company bought World Yacht's operating upscale dining cruises from Chelsea Piers - currently World Yacht Dining Cruises. In 1998 the 42nd Street company also launched The Beast, a speedboat ride which takes tourists around the Statue of Liberty and goes 45 mph. In 2007, the United States National Park Service said it was going to terminate Circle Line Liberty franchise and give a 10-year contract to Hornblower Cruises which provides service to Alcatraz. It was noted in the announcement that since 1953 Circle Line has transported 70 million people to Liberty Island. Among the items cited in the transfer was a newer fleet (although Hornblower will have to buy the Circle Line boats) and the possibility of new service to Gateway National Recreation Area. The New York Times reported on December 8, 2007 that the price of the circle line boats to be sold to Hornblower was in arbitration, forcing Hornblower to bring in new boats. In 2009, Circle Line took delivery of the third of three new vessels constructed at Gladding-Hearn in Somerset, Massachusetts.