A presentation made by a teacher of English Eremina N.V. - презентация

1 A presentation made by a teacher of English Eremina N.V.

2 London: a nation, not a city Benjamin Disraeli London: a nation, not a city Benjamin Disraeli

3 The capital of the United Kingdom, its cultural, historical and architectural centre

4 London stands on the river Thames which is navigable all the year round

5 The Tower of London was founded by William the Conqueror as a fortress, later it was the kings house and a prison. Now it is a museum, which houses the collection of armour and the Crown Jewellery

6 Buckingham Palace is the Queens residence. One of the most colourful ceremonies Changing of the Guard takes place here every day.

7 The Houses of Parliament or Westminster Palace is the seat of the British Government, which is famous for the Clock Tower with Big Ben and the Victoria Tower with British flag Union Jack.

8 Westminster Abbey is the most famous church where the coronation of all British Kings and Queens takes place. Some famous English people are also buried here.

9 St. Pauls Cathedral Is the second famous church, the masterpiece of the prominent architect Sir Christopher Wren

10 Trafalgar Square is famous for Nelsons Column with the statue of Admiral Nelson on the top. He defeated the French At the battle of Trafalgar.

11 Piccadilly Circus is the meeting point of six streets, full of entertainment. It is the brightest street in London.

12 This is only a glimpse of London. Come and see its modern buildings and architectural monuments yourself.

13 When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford Samuel Johnson Samuel Johnson