Презентация, доклад по английскому языку на тему Достопримечательности Лондона

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Чусовой 2007 год

of them. I will show you and you tell me whose symbol it is.

The coronations of nearly all English kings and queens since William the Conqueror have taken place here. Many of them are buried within the Abbey. Beneath the roof of this Gothic building there are also the graves and memorial slabs of statesmen, philosophers, men of letters and other distinguished people. Here you can see memorials to Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Geoffrey Chaucer, Alfred Tennyson, Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy.

I want to tell you about Tower Bridge. Tower Bridge was opened in 1894. It takes its name from the Tower of London. The hydraulic mechanism can raise and lower the bridge in about one and a half minutes. The covered walkway between the two towers is opened to the public and offers a spectacular view of London. The city’s greatest monument.

St.Paul’s Cathedral was built by Sir Christopher Wren between 1675 and 1710 to replace the old Cathedral that was largely destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666. Christopher Wren is buried there. Among the many memorials to famous men within the Cathedral are the tombs of Wellington, victor of Waterloo, and Nelson, hero of Trafalgar.

famous landmarks, the
Palace of Westminster, with Victoria
Tower at the left, and the clock
Tower, Big Ben in the right, is the
home to the House of Parliament.
This is the symbol of London in the
world. From 1512, the Palace of
Westminster has been the seat of two
Houses of Parliament, called the
Lords and the Commons. The clock
tower "Big Ben" completed in 1858,
was not only the clock tower itself but
also the largest bell in the chime, At
night, a light shines in the tower
whenever the Parliament is in
session.

most famous cathedrals,
designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
The famous cathedral church of the
diocese of London is incorporating
the Crypt , Ambulatory and
Whispering Gallery. Those who wish
to pray at times when there is an
admission charge may use
St Dunstan's Chapel on the north
side (free at any time). Entrance price
includes visit to the Crypt ,
Ambulatory and Galleries.

Eye is the world's highest observation wheel and provides a 30-minute slow-moving flight over London. Designed to reflect the elements - air, water, earth and time - the central theme is a circle of white light from within the rim which sweeps the skyline.

collection of wax figures of famous
people. Mingle with the famous at
the world-renowned collection of
wax figures in theme settings which
include The Garden Party, 200
Years, Hollywood Legends and
Superstars, The Grand Hall, The
Chamber of Horrors, Sporting
Heroes and The Spirit of London.
Step aboard a time-taxi to
experience a unique taste of
London's history brought to life with
audio-animator, from hakespearean
England to the present day. Tickets
can be booked and paid in advance
on 0870 400 3000.

which sees the joining of streets
such as The Mall, Charing Cross
Road, The Strand and Whitehall.
Notable buildings such as The
National Gallery, St. Martin-in-
the-Fields, South Africa House
and Admiralty Arch are to be
found here. Nowadays it is
famous for political
demonstrations, New Year
celebrations and pigeons.