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It is the world's largest financial centre. It is the most visited city in the world.London's five international airports make its airspace the busiest of any urban centre worldwide. London's 43 universities form the largest concentration

Слайд 1London.

London.

Слайд 2It is the world's largest financial centre.
It is the most

visited city in the world.
London's five international airports make its airspace the busiest of any urban centre worldwide.
London's 43 universities form the largest concentration of higher education institutions in Europe.
In 2012 London will become the first city to host the Summer Olympics three times.

London is the capital of the United Kingdom.

It is the world's largest financial centre. It is the most visited city in the world.London's five

Слайд 3Transport
The red double-decker bus is an iconic symbol of London.
London

Heathrow Airport
is the largest airport in the United Kingdom.

The London Underground
(also known as the Tube) is the oldest underground railway in the world, opened in 1863.

Taxicab service in London is provided by the famous black cabs.

TransportThe red double-decker bus is an iconic symbol of London. London Heathrow Airport is the largest airport

Слайд 4The Channel Tunnel is a 50.5-kilometres undersea rail tunnel linking the

United Kingdom with France, the longest undersea tunnels in the world. The tunnel carries high-speed Eurostar passenger trains. In 1996 the tunnel was identified as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
The Channel Tunnel is a 50.5-kilometres undersea rail tunnel linking the United Kingdom with France, the longest

Слайд 5City of London
The City is
today a major business
and financial
centre.


Every
weekday
three
hundred thousand workers
come into
the City
to work in small and
large
business and financial institutions.

City of LondonThe City is today a major business and financialcentre. Every weekday threehundred thousand workers come

Слайд 6The Thames is the second longest river (after the River Severn)

in the United Kingdom and the longest river in England. It flows through London. The river contains over 80 islands, and having both seawater and freshwater stretches, it supports a variety of wildlife.

The Thames

The Thames is the second longest river (after the River Severn) in the United Kingdom and the

Слайд 7'The City' is also known as
'The Square Mile‘as it is

just over one square mile in area.

London is rich in history and culture. It is home to famous landmarks, numerous museums, galleries, libraries, sporting events…

'The City' is also known as 'The Square Mile‘as it is just over one square mile in

Слайд 8A growing number of tall buildings and skyscrapers exist in the

City, principally for use by the financial sector.

Tower 42 or
National Westminster
Tower

Heron Tower
under construction

30 St.Mary Axe
nicknamed "the Gherkin"

A growing number of tall buildings and skyscrapers exist in the City, principally for use by the

Слайд 9Right: The tower contrasted with other buildings.

Left: Looking south down Bishopsgate,

one of the main roads leading through London's financial district

The building is visible over
long distances.

Right: The tower contrasted with other buildings.Left: Looking south down Bishopsgate, one of the main roads leading

Слайд 10The Tower of London
It is a historic castle on the north

bank of the River Thames in central London. It was was built by William the Conqueror in 1078. The castle was used as a prison and as a royal residence. Today the Tower of London is one of the country's most popular tourist attractions. Its most popular attractions are the Royal Menagerie and displays of armour. The Crown Jewels are currently stored in the Tower.
The Tower of LondonIt is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in

Слайд 11They
have been the Royal Bodyguard since at least 1509, popularly known

as the Beefeaters. For everyday duties, they wear a dark blue and red undress uniform. Historically they are responsible for looking after any prisoners and safeguarding the British crown jewels, but in practice they act as tour guides. Yeomen Warders participate in the “Ceremony of the Keys” each night.

The Yeoman Warders

Theyhave been the Royal Bodyguard since at least 1509, popularly known as the Beefeaters. For everyday duties,

Слайд 12At least six ravens are kept at the Tower at all

times, in accordance with the belief that if they are absent, the kingdom will fall. They are under the care of the Yeomen Warders. The Tower's ravens are given individual names. The diet includes fresh fruit, cheese and fresh meat, as well as vitamins and other supplements.

Ravens

At least six ravens are kept at the Tower at all times, in accordance with the belief

Слайд 13The Houses of Parliament
The Palace of Westminster,
also known as
the

Houses of Parliament
or Westminster
Palace,
is the meeting
place of the two
houses of the
Parliament of the United Kingdom-
the House of
Lords and the House of Commons.

It lies on the north bank
of the River Thames in the heart of London.

The Houses of Parliament The Palace of Westminster,also known as the Houses of Parliament or Westminster Palace,

Слайд 14The name Big Ben is often used to describe the tower,

the clock and the bell but the name was first given to the Great Bell.
The Clock Tower was completed in 1859 and the Great Clock started on 31 May.
It is the largest four-faced chiming clock and the third-tallest free-standing clock tower in the world.

Big Ben

The name Big Ben is often used to describe the tower, the clock and the bell but

Слайд 15Buckingham Palace
It is the official London residence of the British

monarch. It contains the offices of the Royal Household, the largest private garden, the Queen’s Gallery with works of art from the Royal Collection, the well-known balcony on which the Royal Family traditionally greets crowds outside.
Buckingham Palace It is the official London residence of the British monarch. It contains the offices of

Слайд 16The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace is a permanent space dedicated

to changing exhibitions of items from the Royal Collection. The Royal Collection includes paintings, furniture, ceramics, clocks, silver, sculpture, jewellery, books, arms and armour. It is on public display.
The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace is a permanent space dedicated to changing exhibitions of items from

Слайд 17The London Eye
or Millennium Wheel, is the tallest Ferris wheel

in Europe, and the most popular tourist attraction in the UK, visited by over 3.5 million people annually. The wheel carries 32 sealed and air-conditioned
egg-shaped passenger capsules representing one of the London Boroughs. Each 10 tonne capsule holds 25 people, who are free to walk around inside, though seating is provided.
The London Eye or Millennium Wheel, is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe, and the most popular

Слайд 18Piccadilly Circus
It is a famous round open space at a street

junction, a busy meeting place and a tourist attraction. Piccadilly, located in the heart of London, is the perfect place to begin any city adventure: going
shopping, visiting theatres and clubs.
Piccadilly CircusIt is a famous round open space at a street junction, a busy meeting place and

Слайд 19St Paul's Cathedral
It is the seat of the Bishop of London,

a busy working church, with daily services. Important services held at St Paul's include the funerals of several British military leaders (Nelson, Wellington, Churchill).
St. Paul's was used for the marriage of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer.

St Paul's CathedralIt is the seat of the Bishop of London, a busy working church, with daily

Слайд 21Tower Bridge
It is one of the most famous bridges in the

world. It is bascule bridge, stands in the City, close to the Tower of London that gave it its name. Tower Bridge is still busy nowadays. It is crossed by over 40,000 people every day.
Tower BridgeIt is one of the most famous bridges in the world. It is bascule bridge, stands

Слайд 22Trafalgar Square
It is a square in central London. With its position

in the heart of London, it is a tourist attraction. The name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar. At its centre is Nelson’s Column, which is guarded by four lion statues at its base. The battle was Britain's greatest naval victory, but during the war Nelson was fatally wounded.The square is also used as a location for political demonstrations and community gatherings, such as the celebration of New Year's Eve in London.

Trafalgar SquareIt is a square in central London. With its position in the heart of London, it

Слайд 23It is a large church, located just to the west of

the Palace of Westminster. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for monarchs.
Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton will marry at Westminster Abbey on Friday 29 April 2011.

Westminster Abbey

It is a large church, located just to the west of the Palace of Westminster. It is

Слайд 24It is a major tourist attraction in London, displaying waxworks of

historical and royal figures, film stars, sports stars and famous murderers.

Madame Tussauds

It is a major tourist attraction in London, displaying waxworks of historical and royal figures, film stars,

Слайд 25British Museum
Its collections, which number more than seven million objects,

are amongst the largest and most comprehensive in the world and originate from all continents, illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present.
The Reading Room is a modern information centre and a collection of books on history, art, travel and other subjects on open shelves.
British Museum Its collections, which number more than seven million objects, are amongst the largest and most

Слайд 26National Gallery
The National Gallery (on Trafalgar Square) houses one of the

greatest collections of Western European painting in the world.
National GalleryThe National Gallery (on Trafalgar Square) houses one of the greatest collections of Western European painting

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