The Famous Places in England Презентация ученика 6в класса. Романюка Дениса.
Big Ban One of the most famous landmarks in the world, Big Ben is actually the name given to the bell in the Clock Tower (320ft) part of the Houses of Parliament in London. The bell weighs 13.5 tons and chimes on the hour. The bell was named after the first commissioner of works, Sir Benjamin Hall. One of the most famous landmarks in the world, Big Ben is actually the name given to the bell in the Clock Tower (320ft) part of the Houses of Parliament in London. The bell weighs 13.5 tons and chimes on the hour. The bell was named after the first commissioner of works, Sir Benjamin Hall.
Tower Bridge Tower Bridge about 800 ft long is located near the Tower of London. It was opened in The two drawbridges can be raised in 90 seconds to allow ships to pass through the bridge. There is an admission charge to walk across the bridge. Tower Bridge about 800 ft long is located near the Tower of London. It was opened in The two drawbridges can be raised in 90 seconds to allow ships to pass through the bridge. There is an admission charge to walk across the bridge.
The Houses of Parliament or Palace of Westminster, built between 1840 and 1850, is located next to the River Thames at Westminster. Here are the House of Commons, the House of Lords, the famous Clock Tower and Westminster Hall. The Houses of Parliament or Palace of Westminster, built between 1840 and 1850, is located next to the River Thames at Westminster. Here are the House of Commons, the House of Lords, the famous Clock Tower and Westminster Hall. The Houses of Parliament
Stonehenge Stonehenge, in the county of Wiltshire, Wessex, is the most famous pre-historic monument in Britain dating back 5,000 years. The stones can be seen at a distance from the road. To get closer, there is an admission charge. Stonehenge, in the county of Wiltshire, Wessex, is the most famous pre-historic monument in Britain dating back 5,000 years. The stones can be seen at a distance from the road. To get closer, there is an admission charge.
Windsor Castle Windsor Castle the largest castle in England is one of the Queen's residences, it has been in continuous use for over 900 years. The castle is open for tours all year but closing times may differ. There is an admission fee. Windsor Castle the largest castle in England is one of the Queen's residences, it has been in continuous use for over 900 years. The castle is open for tours all year but closing times may differ. There is an admission fee.
Trafalgar Sqare Trafalgar Sqare Trafalgar Square in central London is known for its statues and fountains. Most famous is Nelson's Monument, a 172ft column. At the top is a statue of Lord Nelson the victor at the Battle of Trafalgar in The column is guarded by four huge bronze lions. In December every year an enormous Christmas Tree is erected in Trafalgar Square, a gift from the people of Norway. Trafalgar Square in central London is known for its statues and fountains. Most famous is Nelson's Monument, a 172ft column. At the top is a statue of Lord Nelson the victor at the Battle of Trafalgar in The column is guarded by four huge bronze lions. In December every year an enormous Christmas Tree is erected in Trafalgar Square, a gift from the people of Norway.
Piccadilly Circhus Piccadilly Circus, at the junction of five busy streets, is a famous London landmark and meeting place. At it's center is a bronze fountain and the famous statue of Eros which is made out of aluminium, it was a monument to Lord Shaftesbury as a symbol of Christian charity. Piccadilly Circus, at the junction of five busy streets, is a famous London landmark and meeting place. At it's center is a bronze fountain and the famous statue of Eros which is made out of aluminium, it was a monument to Lord Shaftesbury as a symbol of Christian charity.
Blackpool Tower Blackpool Tower is a tourist attraction in Blackpool, Lancashire in England which was opened to the public on 14 May It is said to be the most famous seaside landmark in England. Blackpool Tower is a tourist attraction in Blackpool, Lancashire in England which was opened to the public on 14 May It is said to be the most famous seaside landmark in England.
Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace is one of the most popular landmarks in London. It is the London home of the British Royal family. The 600 room palace is surrounded by a 40 acre garden. Buckingham Palace is one of the most popular landmarks in London. It is the London home of the British Royal family. The 600 room palace is surrounded by a 40 acre garden. British Royal family British Royal family
The London Eye The London Eye, next to County Hall, is another of Londons most modern landmarks. It is the worlds biggest ferris wheel, and will carry 800 passengers at a time on a thirty-minute ride. From its highest point of 450 feet, it promises views of up to 25 miles. The London Eye, next to County Hall, is another of Londons most modern landmarks. It is the worlds biggest ferris wheel, and will carry 800 passengers at a time on a thirty-minute ride. From its highest point of 450 feet, it promises views of up to 25 miles.
The Palace of Westminster The Palace of Westminster, known also as the Houses of Parliament, is where the two Houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (the House of Lords and the House of Commons) conduct their sittings. The Palace lies on the north bank of the River Thames in the London borough of the City of Westminster. The Palace of Westminster, known also as the Houses of Parliament, is where the two Houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (the House of Lords and the House of Commons) conduct their sittings. The Palace lies on the north bank of the River Thames in the London borough of the City of Westminster.