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London – the capital of Great Britain. Sights of London

London – the capital of Great Britain. Sights of London. "I hope to see London before I die". W. Shakespeare. Henry IV "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life, for there is in London all that life can afford". Samuel Johnson.

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London – the capital of Great Britain. Sights of London

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  1. London – the capital of Great Britain. Sights of London

  2. "I hope to see London before I die". W. Shakespeare. Henry IV • "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life, for there is in London all that life can afford". Samuel Johnson

  3. London

  4. • Caesar – Цезар • to conquer — зaвойовувати • plague — чума • clear away — звільнитися

  5. 1. London is a young and very large city.2. London is two thousand years old.3. Napoleon founded this settlement.4. The Romans named it "Llyndin" that means "island".5. In Roman times London was a large and rich city.6. Saxons ruined the city.7. London was rebuilt in the 10th century. 8. The Great Fire helped to clear away the dirty city.

  6. 1. How old is London?2. Who came to this place in 55 B.C.?3. What kind of town did the Romans make?4. Saxons and Danes conquered the land, didn't they?5. Who destroyed the city?6. Did Saxon king rebuild London?7. Why did some houses have red crosses painted on the door?8. When did Great Fire destroy 3000 houses and 97 churches in London?

  7. ModernArchitectur

  8. St.Paul’s Cathedral the greatest work the architect Christopher Wren took him 35 years 80 years old lies buried under the roof memorials to famous people the second largest church

  9. Westminster Abbey • opposite • the Houses of Parliament • a very beautiful church • built over 900 years ago • to contain • tombs and memorials • are made of gold • is known for • Its Poets’ Corner

  10. The Houses of Parliament • in Parliament square • a tall policeman in the middle • a long building that stretches • for about1000 feet • behind it • opposite • building with two towers • a big clock called Big Ben • take the time

  11. Buckingham Palace • the home of the British Royal family • the residence of the Queen • stands in large gardens • 600 rooms • 40000 tulips •the 18- th century (was built) • are planted •the changing of the guard is watched by • • hundreds of people

  12. TowerBridge

  13. BigBen

  14. TrafalgarSquare

  15. 6 7 2 4 5 3 1 • What city is the capital of Britain? • What square is famous for Nelson's column ? • What is the most famous of all the historical buildings in London almost unchanged since 11th century? 4. What place is the residence of the Queen of England? • Where can you see a lot of people in hot summer day? • Where are the graves and memorials to many English writers? • What is the second name of the Houses of Parliament?

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