SPORTING EVENTS IN BRITAIN. ASCOT RACES The racecourse is located in the small town of Ascot, Berkshire, England. Just 6 miles from Windsor Castle, the. - презентация

1 SPORTING EVENTS IN BRITAIN

2 ASCOT RACES

3 The racecourse is located in the small town of Ascot, Berkshire, England. Just 6 miles from Windsor Castle, the residence of British Royal Family

4 Royal Ascot (held in June) is one of the most famous race meeting in Europe. It was founded in 1711 by Queen Anne Video – My Fair Lady

5 THE BOAT RACE Annual rowing race between Oxford and Cambridge Universities Started in 1829

6 THE COURSE – 4 miles and 374 yards (6.7 km)

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8 THE WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONSHIPS Since 1877

9 Traditional Grass Court in Wimbledon Clay Court Hard Court

10 WIMBLEDON TRADITIONS White uniform Strawberries and cream Royal patronage

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