Remembrance Sunday Remembrance Sunday Remembrance Sunday is held on the second Sunday in November, which is the nearest to 11 November It is the anniversary of the end of hostilities in the First World War to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen in the two World Wars and later conflicts National ceremony The United Kingdom national ceremony is held in London Two minutes' silence is held at 11 a.m., which represents the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 Local ceremonies in the UK Significant ceremonies also take place across the regions of the United Kingdom Most notably in Edinburgh Castle, in
Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar and Leicester Square Compiler Instructor Year Piccadilly Circus Today Favorite place. Walking distance. Shaftesbury memorial fountain Built in 1893 to commemorate Lord Shaftesbury Angel of Christian Charity Renamed Eros Underground tube station 10 March 1906 Baker Street and Waterloo Railway Travel Zone 1 Entrances Trafalgar Square Feature Fountains Pigeons Nelson's Column Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson 21st of October 1805 56 meters high Uses Christmas Ceremony Sport Events Political demonstrations Buildings National Gallery Canada House Leicester Square
http://www.royal.gov.uk/TheRoyalResidences/BuckinghamPalace/Buckin ghamPalace.aspx and take a virtual tour of The Grand Staircase and The Blue Drawing Room. Whose memorial is immediately in front of the gates of the palace? Queen Victoria What is the name of the road along which you reach your next destination? What is the colour of the road? Why? Red, like a carpet, Destination 2: Trafalgar Square What does the square’s name commemorate? Its name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar - mälestab Which birds flock the square? - Pigeons What is the name of the column on the square? Who does it commemorate? Nelson’s Collum - commemorates Admiral Horatio Nelson Which country donates the annual Christmas tree that is lit in the middle of the square to London? Why? Norway - a token of gratitude for Britain's support during World War II
saddles. Mustsee sights include the Food Halls, the Egyptian Hall and the Pet Department. At night the store is illuminated by 11,500 light bulbs. Tower Bridge over the River Thames. The bridge was officially opened on 30 June 1894 The bridge is 244 m in length with two towers each 65 m high, built on piers the architect was Horace Jones Nelson's Column built between 18401843 in central London hight 169ft and 3 inc (51,59 m) built to commemorate Admiral Nelson design by William Railton refurbished in 2006
The oldest university of Washington - Georgetown University, founded in 1789. The city produced one of the most famous newspapers in the United States - The Washington Post. It was founded in 1877 and is the oldest newspaper in Washington. The Washington Monument is an obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, built to commemorate the first US president, General George Washington. The monument made of marble, granite, and bluestone gneiss, the world's tallest obelisk. Nationals Park is located in Southeast Was hington. (Hidden Lake In Mount Rainier National Park) The state song is "Washington, My
large seated sculpture of Abraham Lincoln and inscriptions of two well- known speeches by Lincoln. It is open to the public 24 hours a day. Washington Monument It is a large, white-colored obelisk at the west end of the National Mall. It is a United States Presidential Memorial constructed to commemorate George Washington. The monument is among the world's tallest masonry structures, standing 169.29 m in height and made of marble, granite, and sandstone. Just the Facts · Population: 572,059 · Mayor:Andrian M. Fenty(to January 2011) · Motto:Justitia omnibus (Justice to all) · Flag: · Flower:American Beauty rose · Bird:Wood Thrush · Sports Teams: Washington Wizards (Basketball); Washington Redskins (Football); Washington capitals (Hockey)
The fifth busiest commercial airport in the world and the third busiest in the United States. The Walk of Fame is very much a tribute to Johnny Grant, a sometime mayor of Hollywood and relentless promoter of Tinsel Town. There is no mistaking what town you are in when you gaze down at the sidewalk and see these world famous gold stars. Encompassing a stretch of Hollywood Boulevard near the intersection of Hollywood and Vine, more than 2,500 bronze-inlaid stars commemorate some of the most famous individuals in movies, radio, TV, recording and theater.
LAX handled over 61 million passengers and 2 million tons of cargo in 2006. The Walk of Fame is very much a tribute to Johnny Grant, a sometime mayor of Hollywood and relentless promoter of Tinsel Town. There is no mistaking what town you are in when you gaze down at the sidewalk and see these world famous gold stars. Encompassing a stretch of Hollywood Boulevard near the intersection of Hollywood and Vine, more than 2,500 bronze-inlaid stars commemorate some of the most famous individuals in movies, radio, TV, recording and theater.
Paul's Cathedral, although the cathedral suffered only minor damage. The London Docks declined after the war. Between 1972-1982 the Thames Barrier was built to control flooding along the river. This consists of 10 moveable underwater gates supported by 7 shining steel half-domes strung across the river. The Millennium The new Millennium saw the opening of the Millennium Bridge, a footbridge constructed over the Thames. London Eye and the Millennium Dome were also built to commemorate the new millennium. History timeline and the buildings 400 BC - Celtic period 43 AD - Romans invaded England and built Londinium 61 AD - Queen Boudicca attacked Londinium 122 AD - London Wall was built 410 AD - The Romans left England 5th century - The SAxons established Lundenwic 604 - St Paul's Cathedral was built 9th century - the Danes attacked London 11th century - Edward the Confessor became King, Westminster Palace and Westminster Abbey were built 1066 - the Battle of Hastings
Capitol is the origin by which the quadrants of the district are divided. Officially, both the east and west sides of the Capitol are referred to as "fronts." Historically, however, the east front was initially the side of the building intended for the arrival of visitors and dignitaries. 6. The Washington Monument is a large, tall, sand-colored obelisk near the west end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It is a United States Presidential Memorial constructed to commemorate the first U.S. president, George Washington. The monument, made of marble, granite, and sandstone, is both the world's tallest stone structure and the world's tallest obelisk, [n 1] standing 555 feet 5 inches (169.294 m) in height. It is also the tallest structure in Washington D.C. It was designed by Robert Mills, an architect of the 1840s. The actual construction of the monument began in 1848 but was not completed until 1884, almost 30 years after the architect's death.
· Capital for three weeks every summer · The Military Tattoo- famous bagpipe and military band Highland Games (Gatherings) open- air festival · Include events as shot put, hammer throw, tug- of- war, races, tossing of caber, dog show, concerts, lotteries · Main idea is to meet friends nad enjoy free day and have fun not winning prizes · The town of Ceres claims to have held the first Highland Games · taking place since 1314 to commemorate the safe return from the Battle of Bannockburn Scottish Evenings · most popular in Jamie´s Scottish Evening at the King James Hotel in Edinburgh · it is presented by Bill Torrance Edinburgh Edinburgh Castle The Royal Mile SOME FAMOUS SCOTS THROUGH HISTORY Saint Margaret Sir William Wallace Robert Bruce Mary Queen of Scots John Knox James VI ( of Scotland) and I (of England) David Hume Prince Charles Edward Stewart Flora MacDonald Thomas Telford Robert Burns
Changing the Guard · Perhaps the epitome of London's surviving pageantry can be found in the ceremonial Changing of the Guard. · A hugely popular spectacle, the Changing of the Guard takes place at a range of royal locations in and around · London daily during the summer and on alternate days for the rest of the year. · There is no ticketing, so make sure you get there early. · Ever since 1660 Household Troops have guarded the Sovereign Palaces. · The Palace of Whitehall was the main residence until 1689 and was guarded by the Household Cavalry. · The court moved to St James's Palace in 1689 and when Queen Victoria moved into Buckingham Palace the Queen's Guard remained at St James's Palace and a detachment guarded Buckingham Place, as it does today. Trooping the Colour · Often cited as the ceremonial event of the year, the Troopi...
In 1669, Christopher Wren designed the so-called 'Great Model' for the new St. Paul's Cathedral. In this model, the cathedral was shaped like a Greek cross, with a portico, consisting of Corinthian columns, on the entrance. The model was topped by a striking large dome, the largest in the world after Michelangelo's dome of the St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. The design was approved in 1675, but it took until 1711 before the Cathedral was finally finished. Monument The Monument was built to commemorate the Great Fire of London which broke out at Pudding Lane bakery on the 2nd of September, 1666. It was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and erected in 1677. The column of white stone is 62 metres high. Its highest is said to be the exact distance from the place where the fire started. At the top of the Monument there is a viewing platform from where one can have a great view of the City. There are 311 stairs inside the Monument which the visitors can climb to the top
It used to be raised about 50 times a day, but nowadays it is only raised 4 to 5 times a week. It is famous for its high-level walkways, which were closed in 1910 due to the lack of use. In 1982 the walkways were glazed and opened as a permanent exhibition. The bridge is 60 meter (197 ft) long and its towers rise to a height of 43 meter. From the top of the towers, you have a great view on the center of London. The Monument The Monument was built to commemorate the Great Fire of London. It was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and erected in 1677. The column of white stone is 62 metres high. Its height is said to be the exact distance from the place where the fire started. At the top of the monument there is a viewing platform. There are 311 stairs inside the monument which the visitors can climb up to the top. Above the viewing platform, at the very top of the Monument, there is a brass ball covered with brass flames.
which was thought to be unbeatable. Most powerful Tudor monarchs were Henry VIII and his daughter Elizabeth I who had a long and golden reign and whose time the literature flourished. Walter Raleigh was an explorer who was the first to bring potatoes and tobacco to Britain from America. The Stuarts 1603 1714 Exile / 'eksal / pagendus Commemorate / k'memret / mälestust austama On the 5th of November in 1605 English Catholics tried to blow up the King and the Parliament, but they failed. In 1642 the Civil War between the Parliament and the King began. The Parliament won and Oliver Cromwell took up rule of the country. Britain became a republic. Charles I was executed. After Cromwell´s death Charles´s son became the King. The House of Hanover
shores of Canada for decades before Columbus. The first European explorer to thoroughly document his visit to North America was the Italian explorer Giovanni Caboto, who sailed for England's King Henry VII and became known by his anglicized name, John Cabot. Caboto arrived in 1497 and claimed North America for the English sovereign while Columbus was still searching for India in the Caribbean. Unable to celebrate Columbus' exploration as a great discovery, some apologists now want to commemorate it as the great "cultural encounter." Contrary to popular legend, Columbus did not prove that the world was round; educated people had known that for centuries. The Egyptian-Greek scientist Erastosthenes, working for Alexandria and Aswan, already had measured the circumference and diameter of the world in the third century B.C. Did Columbus "discover" America? Yes--in every important respect. This does not mean that no human eye had been cast on America before Columbus arrived. It does
Stripes". The Statue of Liberty is located in the harbour of New York on Liberty Island. The statue, the island and the nearby Ellis Island were declared a national monument in 1924. The statue symbolizing liberty is in the form of a woman wearing flowing robes and a spiked crown holding a torch in her right hand and carries a book inscribed "July 4, 1776 in her left. Broken chains, symbolizing the overthrow of tyranny, lie at her feet. The Statue was given by France to the United States to commemorate the century of U.S. independence in 1876. The statue is one of the largest in the world and is 93.5m tall. The statue has become a global symbol of freedom, marking the arrival of millions of immigrants to the U.S. 10 Materials http://www.photius.com/wfb1999/united_states/united_states_geography.html http://www.kidport.com/RefLib/UsaHistory/UsaHistoryIndex.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States
At the end of the 17th century a priest, being drunk in a pub, had killed the maid in anger. After that he went to the Town Hall and confessed to the crime. Usually murderers were hanged on the Gallows Hill, but he was sentenced to honourable death by the hangman's sword, as he " had been affected ", when he committed the crime. The priest was beheaded in the square. Two stones are placed in the shape of the letter L. These are actually the remnants of a cross placed into the pavement to commemorate the place of his death. The Town Councils Apothecary's Raeapteek was first mentioned in 1422 and is this one of the oldest in Europe! The history of the apothecary's is closely connected with the Burchart family, who first leased it in 1585 and later bought it from the Town Council. It remained in the hands of the same Hungarian family until the 20th century. St. Mary's Cathedral The church contains a large number of monuments, for example the tomb monument of the Swedish
the spire. When Olev went to do his final job on the church, his wife joyously cried out at home, ''Today Olev will come home with a thousand barrels of gold!'' Olev succeeded in fastening the cross, but as soon as he had done it, he slipped and fell down the spire. Whe he hit the ground, a frog and a snake jumped out of his mouth. Olev was buried right on the same spot where he had fallen. On his grave they put a stone depicting Olev, the frog and the snake. And to commemorate the clever master, the church became to be called Olev's (St. Olaf's) or Oleviste Church. The more the people rejoiced at the beautiful church, the more the Old Nick got distressed. For a long time he tried to work out how to destroy the church. It would not have been hard for him if only he had dared to approach the church. Finally he thought to have found a good way for doing it from afar. Being in Pärnu, he took a mighty sling, found
Most people give each other chocolate eggs of all sizes, which are usually hollow or contain sweets. Families with children often have Easter Egg Hunt, in which everybody must look for eggs hidden in the house or the garden. Easter is first and foremost a spring holiday to celebrate the time of new birth and the reawakening of nature. 35. Remembrance Day. Remembrance Day, also known as Poppy Day, is marked on the Sunday nearest to 11 November to commemorate the people killed in the World Wars. Ceremonies and church services are held throughout Britain. The Queen, the Prime Minister and other VIPs attend the annual (televised) service at the Cenotaph in Whitehall. During this week many people wear red paper poppies – flowers for which the area on the borders of Belgium and France is known, as many soldiers died there in WW I. There is also a two-minute silence at 11am on Remembrance Day, which is the
the Republic of Estonia. A modest military parade takes place on Vabaduse väljak and the atmosphere is one of quiet restraint; following the proclamation, it took Estonian soldiers and illequipped volunteers nearly two years to clear the territory of German and Soviet Russian forces. On April Fool's Day (1 April), people delight in playing tricks on each other. Two holidays in June commemorate historical events 11 April Easter Sunday Easter is celebrated from Good Friday to Easter Sunday. Easter eggs are delicately painted, and special foods are eaten during this time. At the Pentecost (50 days after Easter), eggs are painted again. Estonians have called Easter the spring holiday, the egg festival and swing festival. All these names refer to activities carried out during the holidays
Supreme artistic hero, aslo a chameleon – plays cheerfully altered and rewritten as dramatic taste and political scene changed (to coincide views of who was in power). Could be conformed to every shift in taste and fashion. In 1740s and 50s rewritten to be monuments to patriotism, celebrating both trade and national glory. He became icon of middle class merchantism. The virtues he was seen to extol (ülistas) were those considered the essence of any true-born Englishman. Campaign to commemorate him in Westminster Abbey. 28. The Augustan attempts of canon formation Putting together literary heritage. The Temple of British Worthies: Shakespeare, Milton, Pope, Chaucer, Spenser. Abandoning long held classical criteria of judgement, replaced with criteria judging the works of their own merits. This movement summed up in the magisterial editions of Samuel Johnson, Prefaces Biographical and Critical to the Works of the English Poets – milestone of literary history, poets placed into
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