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„EU peníze středním školám“. Dorset. South-west of the UK. If you go to south west England, you will arrive in Dorset , the count y located on the English Channel coast .
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Dorset South-west of the UK
If you go to south west England, you will arrive in Dorset, thecounty located on the English Channel coast.
Dorset is a county of spectacular landscape. The Jurassic Coast is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its amazing limestone cliffs exhibit 180 million years of geologic history. Jurassic Coast
The most eye-catching geological formation is called the “Durdle Door”. Durdle Door
Dorset is a county with a long history of human settlement. The region is rich in artefacts and monuments from the Neolithic era. After 43 AD, Roman invaders defeated local tribes and established their colony there. Later, in the Middle Ages, Saxons settled in the area. Maiden Castle
The eccentric figure of Cerne Abbas Giant is an image made from white chalk in the hillside close to the village of Cerne Abbas. The image was mentioned in 1764 for the first time. The hill figure (51 x55 m) became an important part of cultural life and it is owned by the National Trust. Cerne Abbas Giant
In modern times the place has been used for publicity and advertisements. The picture shows Homer Simpson for the opening of “The Simpsons Movie” in 2007. Homer Simpson
Dorchester, a historic market town, is the municipal centre of Dorset. The Dorset County Museum displays many objects commemorating the Roman invasion, e.g. coins, mosaics, coffins and other items. Dorchester High Street
A large number of picturesque Dorset cottages attractthe attention of passers-by and let them fly from reality to romance. Dorset Cottage
If you are interested in stories about miracles, you should not miss the Priory Church in Christchurch, a small town near Bournemouth. The legend of the “Miraculous Beam” is possible to find here: The Priory Church In Christchurch http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christchurch_Priory
… if you like candies, lollipops and chocolate, the Olde Sweet Shoppe is here for you.
Comprehensive questions • Where is Dorset County located? • Can you describe the Jurassic Coast? • Who settled in Dorset in the past? • What can you see near the village of Cerne Abbas? Give as many details as you can remember. • What is the municipal centre of Dorset called? • Why should you visit the Dorset Museum? • What does the story of the Miraculous Beam say? • Can you describe the small refreshments in the cafe you‘ve just seen? • What kind of goods are sold in the Olde Sweet Shoppe? If you don‘t remember the answers, go through the presentation once again.
Sources AUTOR NEUVEDEN. Cerne Abbas Giant [online]. [cit. 4.9.2013]. Dostupný na WWW: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerne_Abbas_Giant AUTOR NEUVEDEN. Jurassic Coast [online]. [cit. 4.9.2013]. Dostupný na WWW: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jurassic_Coast AUTOR NEUVEDEN. dorset [online]. [cit. 4.9.2013]. Dostupný na WWW: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorset UTOR NEUVEDEN. Dorchester [online]. [cit. 4.9.2013]. Dostupný na WWW: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorchester Obrázky Citace obrázků jsou uvedeny pod každým snímkem jednotlivě pro zachování přehlednosti