Lets Go to London Rodionova Natalia Mikhailovna School 844

The Royal Family is one of the special things about Britain, something really unique nowadays, and London is one of the few places in the world where you can meet a real queen and visit a real royal palace. The Royal Family is one of the special things about Britain, something really unique nowadays, and London is one of the few places in the world where you can meet a real queen and visit a real royal palace.

. KENSINGTON PALACE KENSINGTON PALACE Kensington Palace is another royal residence in London. It was here that Queen Victoria was born and spent her childhood. Kensington Palace is another royal residence in London. It was here that Queen Victoria was born and spent her childhood.

WELCOME TO THE TOWER OF LONDON These words can be heard every night just before 10 oclock. They mean that the Tower of London has been locked up for the night. The Ceremony of the Keys is at least 700 years old! These words can be heard every night just before 10 oclock. They mean that the Tower of London has been locked up for the night. The Ceremony of the Keys is at least 700 years old!

WHAT IS THE TOWER? Throughout its 900-year history the Tower has been many things: a palace, a fortress, a prison, a place of execution, and ever a zoo. Throughout its 900-year history the Tower has been many things: a palace, a fortress, a prison, a place of execution, and ever a zoo.

BIG BEN Big Ben is one of Londons most famous landmarks. In fact, Big Ben is not the name of the clock on the Tower of Westminster (which is part of the Palace of Westminster), but it is the nickname of the bell inside. It is actually called the Great Bell of Westminster and was made in Big Ben is one of Londons most famous landmarks. In fact, Big Ben is not the name of the clock on the Tower of Westminster (which is part of the Palace of Westminster), but it is the nickname of the bell inside. It is actually called the Great Bell of Westminster and was made in

WESTMINSTER ABBEY Was built by Edward the Confessor.This beautiful Gothic building has been the place of coronation of every king and queen since William the Conqueror in 1066, except two. The Coronation Chair dates from 1296! The last person to sit on it was Queen Elizabeth II, who was crowned here in 1953.

NO 10, DOWNING STREET No 10, Downing Street is one of the most famous addresses in the word. It is the site of the British Prime Ministers official residence. No 10, Downing Street is one of the most famous addresses in the word. It is the site of the British Prime Ministers official residence. St PAULS CATHEDRAL St PAULS CATHEDRAL St Pauls Cathedral was built after the Great Fire of 1666 by Sir Christopher Wren, a brilliant mathematical and engineer, who designed many famous buildings in London.

TRAFALGAR SQUARE AND NELSONS COLUMN Trafalgar Square is the heart of tourists London. This is where public gatherings and political demonstration take place, and where the New Year is seen in by thousands of Londoners. Trafalgar Square is the heart of tourists London. This is where public gatherings and political demonstration take place, and where the New Year is seen in by thousands of Londoners.

PICCADILLY CIRCUS Piccadilly Circus-at the junction of five busy streets-is a famous London landmark and meeting place. Piccadilly Circus-at the junction of five busy streets-is a famous London landmark and meeting place. In the daytime Piccadilly Circus is a bustling area filled with shoppers, business people and tourists. But in the evening the area really comes alive, with its brightly illuminated signs and a noisy mix of clubbers ready for a big night out.

TOWER BRIDGE Tower Bridge is one of Londons most famous symbols. When it was opened in 1894 it was considered a wonder of the word. You get fantastic views of London from the high walkways; it is even more exciting if you can be there when the bridge goes up. Tower Bridge is one of Londons most famous symbols. When it was opened in 1894 it was considered a wonder of the word. You get fantastic views of London from the high walkways; it is even more exciting if you can be there when the bridge goes up.