London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, was founded 2000 years ago by the Romans as Londinium. London, the capital of England and the United. - презентация

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3 London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, was founded 2000 years ago by the Romans as Londinium. London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, was founded 2000 years ago by the Romans as Londinium.

4 Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace is where the Queen lives. Buckingham Palace is the Queen's official and main royal London home.

5 It has been the official London residence of Britain's monarchy since Queen Victoria was the first monarch to live there. Queen VictoriaQueen Victoria

6 Who lives in Buckingham Palace today? Buckingham Palace is not only the home of the Queen and Prince Philip but also the London residence of the Duke of York (Prince Andrew) and the Earl and Countess of Wessex (Prince Edward and his wife) and their daughter.

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9 History of Buckingham Palace… Buckingham Palace was originally a grand house built by the Dukes of Buckingham for his wife. George IV began transforming it into a palace in 1826.

10 Changing of the Guard

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12 Trafalgar Square Trafalgar Square, the largest square in London, is often considered the heart of London.Trafalgar Square, the largest square in London, is often considered the heart of London.

13 Trafalgar Square Ever since the Middle Ages, Trafalgar Square has been a central meeting place. At the middle of the square stands a tall column, a monument honoring admiral Nelson.

14 Nelson's Column At the center of the square is the tall Nelson's Column At the center of the square is the tall Nelson's Column

15 National Gallery

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17 St. Martin-in-the-Fields At the north-east corner is the St. Martin-in-the-Fields parish church.

18 Big Ben

19 The clock was the largest in the world and is still the largest in Great- Britain.

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23 London Eye

24 The structure was designed by the architectural team of David Marks and Julia Barfield, husband and wife.

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26 Visitors travel in the ceapsuls. Each one holds about 20 people. Visitors travel in the ceapsuls. Each one holds about 20 people.

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31 Leadenhall Market View over the City from the London Eye

32 London Telephone Booth St. Pancras Station St. Pancras Station

33 London Double deckers

34 Royal Naval College County Hall County Hall