Слайд 3 London is the capital and the biggest city of
the UK. Over 8 million people live and work in London. It is the main industrial centre.
Слайд 4THE THAMES
London is also one of the largest ports in the
UK. It stands on the River Thames.
Слайд 5Besides, London is a great educational and cultural centre. It is
a centre for business and tourism.
Слайд 6It goes without saying,
London is an old city;
London has always been
playing an important role in the life of the country;
London enjoyed greater independence than the other cities in England;
the planning of London is chaotic;
there are a lot of tourist attractions in the West End;
the East End has always been different from the rest of metropolis;
London grows rapidly;
London is a multinational metropolis.
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Слайд 8LONDINIUM
London is an ancient city. It was founded more than twenty
centuries ago. When the Romans began invading the country it was a small village.
Слайд 9London was largely destroyed
during the Great Fire in 1666.
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London consists of several parts which differ from one another. The
British capital is divided into 4 parts.
Слайд 12THE CITY
The City is the commercial heart of the capital.
A lot of banks and offices are located there.
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Lord Mayor of London lives in the City - in the
Mansion with a classic front very much like a Greek temple.
The Lord Mayor is the first citizen of the City and the first Magistrate. He has the Keys of the City. No troops are allowed to cross the limits of the City, neither King nor Queen is allowed to come here without his permission.
The Lord' Mayor is elected every year by the Aldermen and every year on the second Saturday in November there is a great ceremony — "The Lord Mayor's Show."
The streets are packed with people, nobody wants to miss the great event. The Lord Mayor is dressed in a traditional medieval red velvet robe with fur and a golden chain, and a fantastic hat. He has flowers in his hands. The escort clad in picturesque 17th century uniform according to tradition, the Household Cavalry, the State Trumpeters and several military bands all lend additional splendour to the scene.
The Lord Mayor drives slowly through the cheering crowded streets from the Guildhall to the High Court of Justice to receive from the magistrates the Key of the City. The gilded historic carriage (300 years old) is drawn by six horses in red and gold harness. After the election the Lord Mayor holds his Grand Banquet in the Guildhall of the Corporation of the City.
Слайд 17London’s places of interest are well-known throughout the world.
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WESTMINSTER
It is impossible to imagine London without a splendid view of
the Houses of Parliament.
Слайд 19The Houses of Parliament is often called the Palace of Westminster.
It was built in medieval days.
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Big Ben is an integral part of the Houses of Parliament.
It is the name of the clock.
Слайд 21WESTMINSTER ABBEY
is the beautiful Gothic building. It has been the place
of coronation of all British monarchs since William the Conqueror in 1066. Many famous people are buried in Westminster Abbey including monarchs, poets, statesmen, musicians and writers.
Слайд 24The Coronation Chair dates from 1296!
Слайд 25ST.PAUL’S CATHEDRAL
It is the largest Protestant Church in England.
Слайд 27The sight of London from St. Paul’s Cathedral
Слайд 29Trafalgar Square is the geographical centre of the British capital. It
was named to commemorate admiral Nelson’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
Слайд 30All Londoners come to see the New Year Tree there.
Слайд 31BUCKINGHAM PALACE
It is the official residence of the Royal Family.
Слайд 33There are always a lot of people outside Buckingham Palace.
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The ceremony of the Changing of the Guard takes place every
day at 11.30 a.m. and lasts about 30 minutes.
Слайд 37Other royal ceremony is
the Trooping the Colour.
Слайд 40It is one of the most ancient buildings in London. It
was a fortress, a palace, a prison and a royal treasure. Now it is a museum.
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The Tower is guarded by the famous
Beefeaters in the picturesque uniforms.
No one knows more about the history and secrets of the Tower than these famous men.
Every night at 10 o’clock they lock the Tower.
Слайд 43The custodians of the Tower are the Yeomen Warders, known as
"Beefeaters." They wear a state dress uniform dating from Tudor times. It consists of funny flat hats, trousers bound at the knee, and the Royal monogram on their breast. These traditional medieval clothes make the old castle look still more fantastic and theatrical. Nowadays these Yeomen Warders act as guides taking tourists around the Tower and telling them numerous histories and legends associated with this place. Usually they are veterans of the Second World War. Often you will see war medals on their traditional uniform.
Слайд 45Meet The Ravens
There are seven ravens at the Tower today (the
required six plus one spare!) Their names are Hardey, Thor, Odin, Gwyllum, Cedric, Hugine and Munin. Their lodgings are to be found next to the Wakefield Tower.
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THE TOWER BRIDGE
This masterpiece of engineering skill – the Tower Bridge
- is not far from the Tower of London.
Слайд 48There are a lot of unusual buildings in London.
Слайд 49THE WEST END
It is a symbol of wealth and luxury. The
best hotels, the most expensive restaurants, clubs, theatres, cinemas, casinos, the richest shops and supermarkets are located there.
Слайд 50PICCADILLY CIRCUS
It is the heart of the West End. It is
the meeting point of six streets. It is a center of entertainment. It is fantastic with enormous advertisements.
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The statue of Eros (Piccadilly circus)
Слайд 52There are a lot of pigeons in the square.
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Some streets of London are well-known all over the world.
Слайд 5410 DOWNING STREET
It is the residence of Prime Minister.
Слайд 55Oxford is the busiest shopping street.
Слайд 56The most famous shop in London is Harrods.
Слайд 57London is also famous for its museums and art galleries.
Слайд 59One of the lions (Nelson’s column)
Слайд 68Stephenson Rocket at
SCIENCE MUSEUM
Слайд 73ST. JAMES’S PARK
There are a lot of wonderful parks in London.
They say, gardens and parks are “lungs” of a city.
Слайд 76Hyde Park - Speaker’s corner
Speakers (orators) can discuss different problems
there.
Слайд 77KENSINGTON GARDENS
One of the largest parks in London.
Слайд 83Everybody knows the symbols of London.
Слайд 90London is beyond any doubt one of the most fascinating cities
in the world. It is a city of contrasts where ancient epochs and modern features are mixed.
Слайд 91There is always something new to be discovered and something curious
to be investigated in the British capital. They say, When the man is tired of London, he is tired of life.
Слайд 92I think you’ve known a lot of interesting facts from my
presentation. I think you’d like to visit London and see its famous sights.