LONDON — The London Olympics beach volleyball tournament is being played at the Horse Guards Parade grounds, one of the iconic venues of the Olympics and one that brings together the past and the present. The Horse Guards Parade dates back to 1745. It takes its name from the soldiers who have provided protection for the monarch since 1660. It is seen as the heart of London's ceremonial life and still hosts an impressive display of pageantry every year on the Queen's official ...
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