Слайд 1Around London
London in brief
by D. Tsidenova
Слайд 2History of London
London was founded as a port and a trading
settlement called Londinium in 43 A.D. by ancient Romans
In 1066 after the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror was crowned King of England. During his reign, the Tower of London was built, and in 1176 a wooden London Bridge that had repeatedly burned was replaced by a bridge of stone.
Слайд 3The Tower
The Tower of London is one of the oldest buildings in the
city. The fortress consists of several buildings around a central tower . It is situated on the northern bank of the River Thames . For many centuries the Tower of London served as a prison . Among the most famous prisoners were the explorer Sir Walter Raleigh and Anne Boleyn, one of Henry VIII’s wives who was beheaded there. Today visitors are able to see the Crown Jewels of England which were originally protected by Beefeaters and the Tower’s ravens .
Слайд 4The Tower Bridge
The Tower Bridge , near the Tower of London,
may be London’s most impressive landmark . The bridge is over a hundred years old and can be raised to let ships pass through. The two towers and the walkway that connects them give visitors a great view of London.
Слайд 5London nowadays
Modern London is a political, cultural and industrial center
not only of the UK, but also of the world. Its history, traditions and paces to see attract millions people every year
Слайд 6LONDON EYE
A giant Ferris wheel rises 135 m high on the south bank of the
River Thames. The London Eye carries its visitors in one of its capsules for breathtaking experience above the city and its attractions. It was built as a part of London’s millennium celebrations . Each egg-shaped cabin can take up to 25 passengers. A complete turnoff the wheel takes 30 minutes.
Слайд 7Westminster Palace
The Houses of Parliament are located in the city of
Westminster alongside the River Thames . Both the House of Commons and the House of Lords hold their meetings in the palace. Big Ben , the clock tower’s famous bell , has been chiming since the middle of the 19th century .
Слайд 8Big Ben
Westminster Palace is the seat of the British government
and it is one of the most beautiful buildings in London. In one of its towers there is famous Big Ben, the largest clock of England. It strikes every quarter of an hour.
Слайд 9Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the most famous of London’s many royal palaces. Constructed
in the 18th century , it is located at the end of the Mall, one of London’s broadest roads. The Queen and her family live in a part of the palace. Other parts can be visited by tourists. The Changing of the Guard is a ceremony that takes place every day.
Слайд 10Changing of the Guards
Changing the Guard begins on the forecourt of
Buckingham Palace at 11:00 sharp following a march by a detachment of the Old Guard, with musical support, from St. James's Palace and the New Guard led by a Regimental Band from Wellington Barracks.
The Changing of the Guard ceremony lasts for approximately 45 minutes.
Слайд 11Queen Victoria’s Monument
Situated right in front of Buckingham Palace, this large memorial
was built the early twentieth century in honor of Queen Victoria, who reigned over the United Kingdom for almost sixty-four years. Standing 25 meters (82 feet) high and made of 2,300 tons of gleaming white marble, the Victoria Memorial pays homage to Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 until her death in 1901
Слайд 12Victoria and Albert Museum
The most important monument built to the memory
of Prince Albert in London was the magnificent Gothic Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens, designed by George Gilbert Scott, unveiled in 1872. The memorial honors Prince Albert (d. 1861), consort of Queen Victoria. It was designed shortly after Albert’s death and completed in 1872, although the central statue of Prince Albert was not placed upon it until 1876. The monument stands 175 feet (53 meters) high and is graced with scores of statues and sculpted figures that are, in scale, somewhat larger than life. It underwent major restoration work in the 1990s.
Слайд 13Saint Paul’s Cathedral
St. Paul's Cathedral was rebuilt in the 17th century
by the great English architect Sir Christopher Wren after the original building had been destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666. It has the largest dome in the world after St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
Слайд 14Kensington Garden
The gardens east of Hyde Park cover an area of
over 100 ha. Their most famous attraction is Kensington Palace , the former home of Princess Diana. One of the park’s playgrounds has a statue of Peter Pan.
Слайд 15National Gallery
London’s National Gallery has the greatest collection of paintings of
Van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci, Renoir and many others
Слайд 16British Museum
In British Museum one can see ancient paintings, sculptures and
even Egyptian mummies.
Слайд 17Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum boasts its fabulous dinosaur exhibition.
Tate Modern is a unique museum with the works of Picasso, Dali and other modern artists.
Слайд 18Hyde Park
Hyde Park is a popular area for free time activities,
including jogging, running and horse riding. Speaker’s Corner, near the north-eastern entrance of Hyde Park is a place where Londoners gather and listen to people who talk about all kinds of things. The Serpentine is a large artificial lake where people can go swimming or rowing
Слайд 19Regent’s Park
Regent’s Park is the home of London Zoo.
Слайд 20Oxford Street
Oxford Street is a major road in the City of Westminster in the West
End of London, running from Tottenham Court Road to Marble Arch via Oxford Circus. It is Europe's busiest shopping street, with around half a million daily visitors, and as of 2012 had approximately 300 shops. It is designated as part of the A40, a major road between London and Fishguard, though it is not signed as such, and traffic is regularly restricted to buses and taxis.
Слайд 21Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
London’s most famous theatre , originally built at the
end of the 16th century , was reconstructed in 1997. It is only about 200 metres from its original site .
Слайд 22London Tube
The London Underground (also known simply as the Underground, or by its nickname the
Tube) is a public rapid transit system serving London, England and some parts of the adjacent counties of Buckinghamshire, Essex and Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom. The system's first tunnels were built just below the surface, which gave rise to its nickname, the Tub. The system has 270 stations and 250 miles (400 km) of track. Despite its name, only 45% of the system is underground in tunnels, with much of the network in the outer environs of London being on the surface
Double-deckers
A double-decker bus is a bus that has two stores or decks. Double-decker buses are used for mass transport in the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia and many former European possessions, the most iconic example being the red London bus. Now they are associated as one of the symbols of London.
Double-deckers are primarily for commuter transport but open-top models are used as sight-seeing buses for tourists. It’s the most popular means of transport among them. And so you can also take when in London one day. Good luck and amount of impressions of this amazing and wonderful city!
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Автор шаблона: Кирсанова Н.Н