1. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Island is situated on the British lays not far from Europe. It consists of the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of Ireland and a great number of small islands. Such as: the Orkney, the Hebrides, the Isle of White and many others. 1. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Island is situated on the British lays not far from Europe. It consists of the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of Ireland and a great number of small islands. Such as: the Orkney, the Hebrides, the Isle of White and many others.

2. If you look at the map of Europe you will see that Great Britain is not large. It takes 6 hours to travel in a fast train, from London, the capital of England, to Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. 2. If you look at the map of Europe you will see that Great Britain is not large. It takes 6 hours to travel in a fast train, from London, the capital of England, to Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland.

3. There are 4 part of Great Britain England, the capital is London, Scotland the capital is Edinburgh, Wales the capital is Cardiff and Northern Island the capital is Belfast. Great Britain lies not far from continent. It is separated from Europe by the North Sea and England Channel. The channel in it's narrowest part The State of Dover is only 32 kilometers. 3. There are 4 part of Great Britain England, the capital is London, Scotland the capital is Edinburgh, Wales the capital is Cardiff and Northern Island the capital is Belfast. Great Britain lies not far from continent. It is separated from Europe by the North Sea and England Channel. The channel in it's narrowest part The State of Dover is only 32 kilometers.

4. Great Britain has a very good geographical position, as it lies on the crossways of the sea routes from Europe to other parts of the World. The sea connects Britain with most European country such as: Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Norway, Russia and some other country. The main sea route from Europe to America also passed thought the channel. 4. Great Britain has a very good geographical position, as it lies on the crossways of the sea routes from Europe to other parts of the World. The sea connects Britain with most European country such as: Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Norway, Russia and some other country. The main sea route from Europe to America also passed thought the channel.

5. British clime is milled and damp. It often rains frogs are quit frequent especially in the West and south-west. The Gulf Stream a warm ocean current warms to seas around the British coast moderating the clime, giving it cold Summers melds winters. The temperature in winter seldom falls below zero and the field and meadow are green all year round. 5. British clime is milled and damp. It often rains frogs are quit frequent especially in the West and south-west. The Gulf Stream a warm ocean current warms to seas around the British coast moderating the clime, giving it cold Summers melds winters. The temperature in winter seldom falls below zero and the field and meadow are green all year round.

This short history of the Tower of London charts the different stages of its development. Throughout its history, the Tower has attracted a number of important functions and its role as armory, royal palace, prison and fortress is explained, as well as its modern role as tourist attraction and home to a thriving community. This short history of the Tower of London charts the different stages of its development. Throughout its history, the Tower has attracted a number of important functions and its role as armory, royal palace, prison and fortress is explained, as well as its modern role as tourist attraction and home to a thriving community.

The Tower of London was begun in the reign of William the Conqueror ( ) and remained unchanged for over a century. Then, between 1190 and 1285, the White Tower was encircled by two towered curtain walls and a great moat. The only important enlargement of the Tower after that time was the building of the Wharf in the 14th century. Today the medieval defenses remain relatively unchanged. The Tower of London was begun in the reign of William the Conqueror ( ) and remained unchanged for over a century. Then, between 1190 and 1285, the White Tower was encircled by two towered curtain walls and a great moat. The only important enlargement of the Tower after that time was the building of the Wharf in the 14th century. Today the medieval defenses remain relatively unchanged.

Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the sovereign, and was first opened to the public in Entry to Buckingham Palace is via Ambassador's Court on Buckingham Palace Road. The Grand Hall is on the original site of the old entrance hall, dominated by the Grand staircase aptly named, because of its winding proportions and floral gilt-bronze balustrade.

As you walk through the Guard Room note the Goblin tapestries lining the walls. The vibrantly colored silk walls in the Green Drawing Room provide the perfect compliment to the beautifully coved and gilded ceiling. This is the site of Queen Charlotte's salon. In the splendid scarlet and gold Throne Room you can see the chairs used at the coronation of Her Majesty The Queen in The magnificent Ballroom extending to 122 feet in length was opened in Queen Victoria's reign in 1856 to celebrate the end of the Crimean war. As you walk through the Guard Room note the Goblin tapestries lining the walls. The vibrantly colored silk walls in the Green Drawing Room provide the perfect compliment to the beautifully coved and gilded ceiling. This is the site of Queen Charlotte's salon. In the splendid scarlet and gold Throne Room you can see the chairs used at the coronation of Her Majesty The Queen in The magnificent Ballroom extending to 122 feet in length was opened in Queen Victoria's reign in 1856 to celebrate the end of the Crimean war.

In the picture gallery designed by Nash are wonderful art treasures by Rubens, Rembrandt, Cabalettas, Vermeer, and many others. This is a selection from the Royal Collection held in trust by the Queen for her successors and the nation and is regarded as Britain's National Heritage. In the State Dining Room the red silk damask on the walls makes a fitting background to the state portraits of Kings and Queens from George III to George IV. The regency dining chairs were purchased by the Prince Regent in 1813 for his home at Carlton House. In the picture gallery designed by Nash are wonderful art treasures by Rubens, Rembrandt, Cabalettas, Vermeer, and many others. This is a selection from the Royal Collection held in trust by the Queen for her successors and the nation and is regarded as Britain's National Heritage. In the State Dining Room the red silk damask on the walls makes a fitting background to the state portraits of Kings and Queens from George III to George IV. The regency dining chairs were purchased by the Prince Regent in 1813 for his home at Carlton House.

The History of Buckingham Palace began in 1702 when the Duke of Buckingham had it built as his London home. The Duke's son sold the house in 1761 to George III, it was renamed Queen's House in 1774 as Queen Charlotte resided there. When it passed to George IV in 1820, Nash was commissioned to make alterations to the palace. The main block was retained but a new suite of rooms was added facing west into the garden, doubling the size of the building. The French Neo Classical style was the influence for the design. The re- modeled state rooms remain unchanged from Nash's original design. The History of Buckingham Palace began in 1702 when the Duke of Buckingham had it built as his London home. The Duke's son sold the house in 1761 to George III, it was renamed Queen's House in 1774 as Queen Charlotte resided there. When it passed to George IV in 1820, Nash was commissioned to make alterations to the palace. The main block was retained but a new suite of rooms was added facing west into the garden, doubling the size of the building. The French Neo Classical style was the influence for the design. The re- modeled state rooms remain unchanged from Nash's original design.

Queen Victoria was the first monarch to take up residence in Buckingham Palace in Once again extensive changes took place, one of these was to have the huge arched gateway removed to Tiburon, where it remains, known as Marble Arch. Today Buckingham Palace is used not only as the home of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, but also for the administrative work for the monarchy. It is here in the state apartments that Her Majesty receives and entertains guests invited to the Palace. During the summer, the Changing of the Guard takes place at the front of the Palace.