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Royal Coat of Arms of Great Britain

Слайд 1London Sightseeing Tour

London Sightseeing Tour

Слайд 2Royal Coat of Arms of Great Britain

Royal Coat of Arms of Great Britain

Слайд 3Queen Elizabeth II
Today the Queen is not only the head of

the parliamentary monarchy but also an important symbol of national unity.
Queen Elizabeth IIToday the Queen is not only the head of the parliamentary monarchy but also an

Слайд 4Buckingham Palace
It is the official London residence of Her Majesty the

Queen and is one of the best known symbols of the British monarchy. Buckingham Palace was built for John, Duke of Buckingham, between 1702 and 1705.
The first Queen to live there was young Queen Victoria.
Buckingham PalaceIt is the official London residence of Her Majesty the Queen and is one of the

Слайд 5In some ways Buckingham Palace resembles a small town. It has

a police station, a bar, two sports clubs, a disco, a cinema and a swimming pool.
Nearly every morning London’s most famous ceremony, the Changing of the Guard, takes place on the forecourt.

In some ways Buckingham Palace resembles a small town. It has a police station, a bar, two

Слайд 6There are 600 rooms and three miles of red carpet in

Buckingham Palace.
On great occasions it takes 3 days to lay the table and 3 days to do the washing-up.
There are 600 rooms and three miles of red carpet in Buckingham Palace. On great occasions it

Слайд 7Royal Collection
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Слайд 8The Palace of Westminster
It is the most imposing building in which

the British Parliament sits. At two corners of the building there are two great towers: the Victoria Tower and the Clock Tower.
The palace contains over 1,000 rooms, a hundred staircases and two miles of the corridors, and covers an area of 8 acres.
The Palace of WestminsterIt is the most imposing building in which the British Parliament sits. At two

Слайд 9Big Ben
The Clock Tower with a huge bell known all

over the world as Big Ben was completed in 1852. The tower is 318 feet high. You have to go up 374 steps to reach the top.
The clock was called “Big Ben” after the name of the Chief Commissioner of Works Benjamin Hall. He was a very tall man, whose nickname was “Big Ben”.
Big Ben The Clock Tower with a huge bell known all over the world as Big Ben

Слайд 10 Queen Elizabeth II in the House of Lords
Queen’s

power is limited by the Parliament. In practice the monarch has no actual power: they say, the monarch reigns but doesn’t rule.
Queen Elizabeth II in the House of LordsQueen’s power is limited by the Parliament.

Слайд 11The Tower of London
During its long history the Tower has served

as a fortress, a palace, a mint, and a state prison.
It has the history of a place of murder and execution.
The Tower of London consists of 13 towers.

The Tower of LondonDuring its long history the Tower has served as a fortress, a palace, a

Слайд 12The White Tower
White Tower is the oldest part of the

Tower of London. It’s 90 feet high with 15 feet thickness.
Today the Tower is Britain’s most famous museum, whose working day finishes every night at 10 o’clock with the ancient Ceremony of the Keys.
The White Tower White Tower is the oldest part of the Tower of London. It’s 90 feet

Слайд 13Tower Bridge

Near the Tower of London there is Tower Bridge,

a marvel of engineering skill. It was built in the 19th century. It links South and East London. Seventeen bridges cross the Thames but Tower Bridge is the finest.
Tower Bridge Near the Tower of London there is Tower Bridge, a marvel of engineering skill. It

Слайд 14St. Paul’s Cathedral
St. Paul is the patron saint of London. St.

Paul’s Cathedral is the greatest church, built by the famous English architect Sir Christopher Wren. It is where the Bishop of London has his throne.
It is 110 meters high and it has one of the largest bells in the world, called Great Paul, weighing about 17,5 tone.
St. Paul’s CathedralSt. Paul is the patron saint of London. St. Paul’s Cathedral is the greatest church,

Слайд 15Nelson and other great men of England are buried in the

Cathedral. Sir Christopher Wren was buried there too.
There is also a library in St. Paul’s. The Library has some 13,000 books, sermons and pamphlets.
Between two or three million visitors a year visit St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Nelson and other great men of England are buried in the Cathedral. Sir Christopher Wren was buried

Слайд 16Westminster Abbey
It is the ancient church and a symbol of England

located just to the west of the Palace of Westminster. It was built by King Edward in 1065. The Abbey is a Royal Peculiar. People who visit it for the first time are startled by its beauty and glory.
Westminster AbbeyIt is the ancient church and a symbol of England located just to the west of

Слайд 17Westminster Abbey
According to the ancient tradition all English kings and queens

were crowned and wed here. Since 1100 there have been at least 16 royal weddings at Westminster Abbey.
Many well-known English scientists, statesmen, painters, writers, poets were buried in the Abbey.
Westminster AbbeyAccording to the ancient tradition all English kings and queens were crowned and wed here. Since

Слайд 18The Poet’s Corner in Westminster Abbey
In the Poet’s Corner the are

memorial to Burns, Shakespeare, Milton, Byron and many other poets and writers.
Chaucer, Spencer, Dickens and other famous writers were buried there.
The Poet’s Corner in Westminster AbbeyIn the Poet’s Corner the are memorial to Burns, Shakespeare, Milton, Byron

Слайд 19Madame Tussaud’s Museum
It’s the famous museum of life-size wax figures in

the world. Here you can meet great characters of history and art. There are about 500 figures of kings, queens, statesmen, writers as well as some murders and thieves.
Madame Tussaud’s MuseumIt’s the famous museum of life-size wax figures in the world. Here you can meet

Слайд 20There is a special place for the Queen’s family in Madame

Tussaud’s Museum
There is a special place for the Queen’s family in Madame Tussaud’s Museum

Слайд 21Covent Garden
The Royal Opera House is an opera house and major

performing arts venue in Covent Garden, Central London.
It is the home of The Royal Opera, The Royal Ballet, and the Orchestra of The Royal Opera House. The Royal Opera House seats 2,256 people.
Covent GardenThe Royal Opera House is an opera house and major performing arts venue in Covent Garden,

Слайд 22 Covent Garden
It is the biggest

market-place in Britain. Covent Garden was officially established by King Charles II in 1670. It has been the most important market-place in London for 300 years.
Covent GardenIt is the biggest market-place in Britain. Covent Garden was

Слайд 23Parks and Gardens of London
Londoners love their parks and are proud

of them. They are full of trees, grass, flowers and water.
The Royal Parks are the property of the Royal family. In central London they include Hyde Park, Green Park, St. James’s Park, Regent’s Park, and Kensington Garden.
Parks and Gardens of LondonLondoners love their parks and are proud of them. They are full of

Слайд 24Regent’s Park
Here you can find London Zoo which was opened in

1827. But the first visitor came to the zoo only in 1847.It is the oldest zoo in the world. Today there are many thousands of exotic animals at London Zoo.
Regent’s ParkHere you can find London Zoo which was opened in 1827. But the first visitor came

Слайд 25Exotic animals in London Zoo

Exotic animals in London Zoo

Слайд 26One of the most beautiful parks of London Regent’s Park

One of the most beautiful parks of London Regent’s Park

Слайд 27Hyde Park
It is one of the largest parks together with Kensington

Gardens.
Hyde park is famous for its outdoor entertainments and its Speaker’s Corner. On a Sunday morning one can make a speech about something he believes to be very important.
Boating, sailing and bathing are very popular there.
Hyde ParkIt is one of the largest parks together with Kensington Gardens.Hyde park is famous for its

Слайд 28St. James’s Park
It is the oldest and smallest London park with

beautiful trees and flower beds, and view of Buckingham Palace.
St. James’s ParkIt is the oldest and smallest London park with beautiful trees and flower beds, and

Слайд 29Kensington Gardens
You can walk among old trees, relax, and admire flowers

and plants.
Here you can see the statue of the famous fairy-tale hero, Peter Pan.
Kensington GardensYou can walk among old trees, relax, and admire flowers and plants.Here you can see the

Слайд 30People relax in Kensington Gardens

People relax in Kensington Gardens

Слайд 31Spring has sprung in Green Park

Spring has sprung in Green Park

Слайд 32 The British Museum
It is one of the most remarkable

museums in the world comprising works of Art, from Asia, Egypt, Rome, and Greece as well as Britain and other countries. It also contains rare books and ancient manuscripts.
Every year the British Museum is visited by two million people.
The British MuseumIt is one of the most remarkable museums in the world comprising

Слайд 33Famous circular Reading Room at the British Museum
It was built in

the middle of the last century by Anthony Panizzi.
Visitors of the Reading Room must have a ticket for admission. They can have it if they are over the age of 21, engaged in serious study and can’t take the books they want elsewhere.

Famous circular Reading Room at the British Museum It was built in the middle of the last

Слайд 34 Trafalgar Square
In the middle of

Trafalgar Square rises the Nelson Column – a monument to Admiral Nelson for his victory in the war against Napoleon. The total height of the column is 56 meters. Four big lions in bronze are placed at the foot.
Trafalgar SquareIn the middle of Trafalgar Square rises the Nelson Column

Слайд 35 Piccadilly Circus It is the heart of the West End ,

a busy square known for the figure of Eros in the middle and for its lively nightlife
Piccadilly Circus  It is the heart of the West End , a busy square known

Слайд 36 Famous red telephone boxes
Sir Giles Gilbert Scott
designed a telephone box


in the 1920s. In 1985 most
of them were replaced with
modern telephone boxes.
People protested so much
that the old ones were put
back in London’s tourist
areas.

Famous red telephone boxesSir Giles Gilbert Scott designed a telephone box in the 1920s. In 1985

Слайд 37Famous English double-deckers and pillar boxes
Double-deckers are a common
sight in

Britain. London has
3,000 double-deckers. In their
original form they didn’t have
doors but had a conducted fares.
Now they have doors and fares
are paid to the driver.
The first pillar boxes appeared
in 1853, when Queen Victoria
was on the throne. There are
over 100,000 pillar boxes in GB.
Famous English double-deckers and pillar boxes Double-deckers are a common sight in Britain. London has 3,000 double-deckers.

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