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LONDON. The famous monuments. By: Shazia Anabelle Héloise. London is the capital of England. There are lots of monuments like BIG BEN , THE TOWER BRIDGE , BUCKINGHAM PALACE, ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL…. Now, our presentation is about the most famous monuments. Introduction. Buckingham Palace.
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LONDON The famous monuments By: Shazia Anabelle Héloise
London is the capital of England. There are lots of monuments like BIG BEN , THE TOWER BRIDGE , BUCKINGHAM PALACE, ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL…. Now, our presentation is about the most famous monuments. Introduction
Buckingham Palace • This is Buckingham Palace: • IT is the official residence of the British Queen in London. • It’s the focal* point of the British people at times of joy,crisis and grief*. • Its name was Buckingham House and it was built in 1703. • *Focal: mot, transparent de focal • *Joy,crisis,grief: joy,la crise,la douleur.
. Quizz of Buckingham Palace • When was it built? • Who lives in the palace? • What was the name of Buckingham Palace?
TOWER BRIDGE • Tower Bridge is tower bascule, to cross* theThames . • It was built in 1886-1894 by Sir John Wolfe-Barry and Horace Jones. • At the time of its construction, the Tower Bridge was the largest and most sophisticated bascule bridges ever built. • This bridge is famous worldwide thanks to its particular architecture. • *to cross : qui traverse
Quizz of Tower Bridge • When was it built ? • Why is the bridge famous ? • Who built the Tower Bridge ?
Saint Paul’s Cathedral - Saint Paul’s cathedral was destroyed in 1666. and was rebuilt by Christopher Wren in 1708. - This is the most visited cathedral in the heart of the city and the most majestic. - There are 528 steps* to get to the dome. - Londoners celebrate joyful events* like the wedding* of Prince Charles and Lady Diana. *Steps : des marches *Joyful events : heureux évènement *Wedding : mariage
Quizz of Saint Paul's Cathedral • How many steps are there before arriving at the dome? • When was the cathedral destroyed? • Who rebuilt it ?
BIG BEN • Big Ben is the nickname for the big bell of the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster. • The building faces the River Thames. • The first bell was made in 1856. • It was built in 1843-1859 by Charles Barry • The Clock Tower has been renamed the Tower Elizabeth, in honor of the Queen for her diamond jubilee (June 2012).