Squares of London Trafalgar Square Trafalgar Square is a public space and tourist attraction in central London, England, United Kingdom. At its centre is Nelson's Column, which is guarded by four lion statues at its base. There are a number of statues and sculptures in the square, with one plinth displaying changing pieces of contemporary art. The square is also used for political demonstrations and community gatherings, such as the celebration of New Year's Eve. The name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), a British naval victory of the Napoleonic Wars over France. The original name was to have been "King William the Fourth's Square", but George Ledwell Taylor suggested the name "Trafalgar Square" Leicester Square Leicester Square is a pedestrianised square in the West End of London, England. The Square lies within an area bound by Lisle Street, to the north; Charing Cros...
Walk in London Introduction ● You can travel very fast in London using buses or the Underground, but the best way to explore the city is walk. ● You will need: *A street map *Camera *Good walking shoes Piccadilly Circus Piccadilly Circus is a road junction. In this context, a circus, from the Latin word meaning "circle", is a round open space at a street junction. It is popular meeting place and there is a saying that if you wait enough at Piccadilly Circus, you’ll meet everyone in the world. Trafalgar Square Trafalgar Square was created in 1830-41 and was named in honour of Lord Nelson’s victory at the Battle of Trafagar in 1805. Nelson’s Column is in the centre of the Square. Trafalgar Square used to be be famous for its thousand of pigenos. Now feeding the pegenous is banned. Leicester Square In the middle of the garden there is a statue of William Shakespeare. In 1981 a life-size statue of Charlie Chaplin w...
How well do you know London? Form 10, Welcome to the tour of London! You will spend two days (lessons) exploring the famous landmarks of the city. While on the way, follow the map so that you would not get lost and so that you could eventually get streetwise in London. Take the following questions with you, find answers to them and put them down for yourself in this MSWord document. Don’t forget to “take” photos - you are supposed to recognise the landmarks later on! At the end of the tour send the worksheet to yourself so that you could use it again. Good luck with exploring the city! DAY 1. The route: The Buckingham Palace – Trafalgar Square – National Gallery – Piccadilly Circus – The British Museum – Madame Tussauds – Oxford Street – Hyde Park – Harrods Destination 1: The Buckingham Palace What is its function? - Buckingham Palace has served as the official London re...
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 History Robert Sidney Entertainment Avenue Winter of Discontent Entertainment The centre of London's cinema land. "Theatreland" The...
London läbi aegade · 1.-5.sajandil roomlaste Britannia-valduste keskus · Londoni taastas Alfred Suur 886. aastal. · Londoni suur tulekahju 1666.aastal · Tulekahju hävitas 80% linnast Londoni suur tulekahju · 12. sajandi alguses sai London Inglismaa pealinnaks. · Londoni linna kujunemine metropoliks · 18.sajandil kiire rekonstrueerimise vajadus · Linna pikkus mööda Thamesi 15 km · Thames oli tähtis liiklustee · Probleemid: 1. Jõeni läbimurdmine tundus võimatuna. 2. Kolm silda ei kindlustanud põhjasuunalist transiiti 3. Kitsad tänavad 4. Algeline veevärk ja kanalisatsioon London 18.sajandil · Londoni rekonstrueerimine 19.sajandil · Peatähelepanu pöörati West Endile ja Cityle. London West End · West End kujunes juba varakult Londoni ärilinnaosaks. · Sinna koondusid suured pangad, kindlustusse...
The West End Trafalgar Square is called the heart of London because it connects the political area of Westminster to the rest of West London. Lord Nelson's column stands in the center of the beautiful square. Horatio Nelson was a great British commander who defeated Napoleon in the Battle of Trafalgar but unfortunately he himself was killed. To the north and west from the Trafalgar Square is the West End, which is London's main shopping and entertainment area. Most of London's best residential and commercial areas are in the West End. You can find there expensive shops, restaurants, hotels, museums and many art galleries. Great Britain's biggest department store is in Knightsbridge. It was founded in 1834 by Charles Henry Harrod. Harrods is also the world's first building with an escalator. Today Harrods is an amazing place with over 330 shops, which includes twenty-six fine eating places, where you can go eat...
Jalutuskäik Londonis Londonis võid sa väga kiiresti liikuda bussiga või metrooga ,aga parim viis linna avastamiseks on jalutada.Sul on vaja kaarti ,kaamerat ja häid jalutuskingi. Oleks hea mõte oma jalutuskäiku alustada Piccadilly Circuselt.Et öelda et see koht on rahvarohke ,ütlevad Briti inimesed ,et see on nagu Piccadilly Circus.See on mitme tänava ühenduskoht.Piccadilly Circus on populaarne kohtumispaik ja nad ütlevad et kui sa Piccadilly tänaval piisavalt kaua ootad ,siis kohtud sa kõigi maailma inimestega.Ühenduskoha keskel on kuju mida kutsutakse Eroseks.Teeme Erosest pilti ja liigume edasi Trafalgari väljakule. Trafalgari väljak loodi 1830-1841 aastatel ja on püstitatud Lord Nelsoni võidu ,trafalgari lahingus , nimel aastal 1805.Väljaku keskel on Nelsoni sammas.Paljud festivalid ,kontserdid ja tähistamised toimuvad Trafalgari väljakul.Suur jõulukuusk mis on Oslo inimeste kingitus,pannaks...
London London is almost 2,000 years old. Romans came to England in 43 AD. It was first called Londinium. In 1666 the Great Fire destroyed four fifths of the wooden buildings in the City including St Paul`s Cathedral. The fire began in the kitchen of the King`s baker Thomas Farriner in Pudding Lane and lasted for five days. London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom. By now London has swallowed up many of the small towns and villages that once surrounded it. London is on the same latitude as Warsaw. London is a city were more than 7 million inhabitants live. In London there are famous Telephone booths and taxis. Also there are red double- decker buses. The quick and easy way is use the underground trains. The cheapest is to buy a Travelcard. London hosted the 1908 and 1948 Summer Olympic Games and will host the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. ...
London Liis Naptal 10a Generally Leading business, financial and cultural centre. Major tourist destination. Over 300 languages are spoken. Over 7,5 million people. Royal Botanic Gardens Between Richmond and Kew in southwest London. Botanical research and education institution. Attractions: Alpine house, Minka house, museums etc. Ealing Studios Television and film production company. The oldest film studio in the world. Over 60 films. Royal National Theatre Located on the South Bank. Building was designed by architect Sir Denys Lasdun. Presents a varied programme. Madame Tussauds It was set up by wax sculptor Marie Tussaud. Dr. Philippe Curtius. Chamber of Horrors. Saint Margaret's Church Westminster Abbey on Parliament Square. In the 12th century by Benedictine monks. Has been rebuilt twice. Harrods Largest department store. Ha...
London Your name! Some facts In 1870 there were more Irish living in London than there were in Dublin. (At the time, there were also more Catholics living in London than there were in Rome.) The Great Fire of London in 1666 created substantial damage across the city and raged for days, causing parts of London to be rebuilt. However, only around eight lives were lost in the catastrophe About 25% of people today living in London were born in another country. Her Majesty the Queen is not allowed to go into the House of Commons because she is not a commoner. London's underground system, commonly called "the tube", was the first to be built anywhere, and it is one of the largest. Now, however, it is one of the most unreliable and costliest There are over 100 theatres in London Parks and gardens Royal Parks of Hyde Park Kensington Gardens ...
Kristi . 8a. klass LONDON History .... There were some people living on the banks of the Thames when the Romans came to England in 43 AD . The Romans built houses , a port and a bridge over the river and named the place Londinium. In September 1666 , when the Great Fire destroyed four fifts of the wooden buildings . The fire began in the kitchen of the King ´s baker in Pudding Lane and lasted for five days . London . London is an exiting city . The population of London is about seven million people and it is made up of the people of very many nationalities . There are nine piers where you can get a boat and enjoy numerous sights like .... The Tower of London Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fi...
London is the capital of both England and the United Kingdom, and the largest metropolitan area in the European Union. An important settlement for two millennia, London's history goes back to its founding by the Romans. Since its foundation, London has been part of many movements and phenomena throughout history, including the English Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution, and the Gothic Revival.The city's core, the ancient City of London, still retains its limited medieval boundaries; but since at least the 19th century, the name "London" has also referred to the whole metropolis that has developed around it. Today the bulk of this conurbation forms the London region of England and the Greater London administrative area, with its own elected mayor and assembly. London is one of the world's most important business, financial and cultural centres and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion and the arts contri...
A weekend in London Made by .... 6.d klass We will stay at the fabulous 5 Star Athenaeum Hotel in Mayfair which is close to Green Park and Buckingham Palace. It's creative and friendly. There are the colossal Living Wall and the beautifully refurbished spa and gym downstairs. There are also floor to ceiling windows, flat screen TV and complimentary mini bar soft drinks and snacks. Saturday At first we will go visit Buckingham Palace which is the official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch. We would also like to see the nearby park where are a lot of birds and squirrels. Then we would like to see the river Thames and the Big Ben. Just a short walk from the Thames is situated Westminster Abbey which is a significant building in British history. This beautiful gothic church is a UNESCO World Heritage. Kings, Queens, statesmen, aristocrats, poets, priests, heroes and villains are all part of the church's fas...
Trip 01.07-07.07.2015 1st day 01.07 In the morning at 8:25 to take a plane to Helsinki, then on to London's Heathrow Airport 16:00 Arrive 17:10. The ticket price of € 192.83 round-trip The airport bus departs at 18:03 and arrives at 18:39 the hotel in advance. No 10 bus bus ticket / train cost £ 26-35€ a week Chek-in 19:00 Stop at the Royal Garden Hotel ***** 6 nights € 1,832 (Breakfast included) 2st day 02.07 9.00 breakfast 12.00 British Museum Free 15.00 Covent Garden Free 17.00 London Eye 19.35£- 26,4€ 20.00 Dinner at The Orangery 27£-36,8€ 3st day 03.07 9.00 breakfast 11.00 Buckinghami Palace 20£-27€ 13.00 Houses of Parliament Free 15.00 Westminister Abbey Free 20.00 Dinner at Cellarium Cafe 21£-28€ 4st day 04.07 9.00 breakfast 12.00 St. Paul´s Cathedral 15£-20€ 14.00 Shakespeare´s Globe Theatre 13£-17€ 17.00 Tower Bridge 9£-12€ 18.00 Tower of London 22£-30€ 20.00 Dinner at Strada 23£-31€ 5st say 05.07 9.00 bre...
Names with and without the. A/ We do not use 'the' with names of most streets/roads/squares/parks etc.: Union Street (not 'the...') / Fifth Avenue/ Piccadilly Circus/ Hyde Park Blackrock Road/ Broadway/ Times Square/ Waterloo Bridge Many names (especially names of important buildings and institutions) are two words: Kennedy Airport/ Cambridge University The first word is usually the name of a person ('Kennedy') or a place ('Cambridge'). We do not usually use 'the' with names like these. Some more examples: Victoria Station (not 'the...') / Edinburgh Castle/ London Zoo/ Westminster Abbey/ Buckingham Palace/ Canterbury Cathedral But we say 'the White House', 'the Royal Palace', because 'white' and 'royal' are not names like 'Kennedy' and 'Cambridge'. This is only a general rule and there are exceptions. B/ Most other names (of places, buildings etc.) have names with the: These places usually have names w...
Shopping in London Kaspar Rätsep G1a General overview London is without doubt the centre for shopping in the United Kingdom and the numerous districts provide a shopper's paradise. Whether you are looking for London fashion, antiques, furniture or home accessories, rest assured that London will provide you with a huge choice. London has a lot to offer the shopper from large department stores to exclusive boutiques. There are many areas to go on shopping trips, such as Oxford Street, Covent Garden, and Knightsbridge. And, of course, London has many street markets to browse around. Oxford street two miles of wall to wall shops. the UK's busiest and most famous shopping area. There are over 300 shops to choose from. Apart perhaps from Selfridges the street consists of tourist orientated small shops interspersed with the UK flagship stores of all the main chain stores in...
Questions and answers London Eye 1. When was London Eye first opened to the public?- It was first opened to the public on 9March 2000. 2. In example, what was it called before?- In example, it was called The Merlin Entertainments London Eye/ The British Airways London Eye. 3. Does it attracts people to visit or not? Why?- Yes it does, because it’s an entertaining and easy way to have a great view of London. Big Ben 1. How big anniversary it had on 31 May 2009?- It had 150th anniversary. 2. How many steps are there inside?- There are 334 steps inside. 3. After who was the bell inside called?- It was called in honour of Sir Benjamin Hall. Tower of London 1. What is the oldest tower?- The oldest tower is White tower. 2. How many years was it in use as a prison?- it was 852 years in use as a prison. 3. Who initiated the construction of the Tower?- William the Conqueror initiated the construction of the Tower. Hyde Park 1. ...
Names with and without the Names fot the streets/roads/squares/parks etc are without the: Union street Fifth avenue Piccadilly Circus Hyde Park Blackrock road Broadway Times Square Waterloo Bridge Many names (especially names of important buildings and institutions) are two words: Kennedy Airport Cambridge University The first word is usually the name of a person (Kennedy) or a place (Cambridge). We do not usually use ,,the" with names like these. Some more examples: Victoria Station Edinburgh Castle London Zoo Westminister Abbey Buckhingham Palace Canterbury Cathedral But we say 'the White House' and 'the Royal Palace' because 'white' and 'royal' are not names like 'Kennedy' and 'Cambridge' Most other names (of laces, buildings etc) have names with the: The + adjective or + noun ...
Topic London Tallinn English College Tallinn 2007 1. Introduction London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and the largest urban area in England. The ancient City of London, to which the name originally belonged, still maintains its medieval boundaries, but the name "London" has long applied more to the whole metropolis that has grown up around it. London has been an important settlement for over two millenniums. It is also one of the world's leading business, financial and cultural centres and its influence in politics, education, entertainment and even fashion contribute to its status as a major global city. London is a major tourist attraction with four world heritage sites, several royal parks and numerous iconic landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, Towe Bridge, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye. 2. History Although there is some evidence of a permanent settle...
London important sights guide Roman period 20th century · Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London and is often extended to refer to the clock or the clock tower as well. It is the largest four-faced chiming clock and the third-tallest free-standing clock tower in the world. The clock first ticked on 31 May 1859. The pendulum is installed within an enclosed windproof box sunk beneath the clockroom. It is 3.9m long, weighs 300 kg and beats every 2 seconds. The clockwork mechanism in a room below weighs 5 tons. · Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the British monarch. Originally known as, the building which forms the core of today's palace was a large townhouse built for the Duke of ...
London History The Romans AD 43- AD 410 The Romans finally invaded Britain in AD 43 from Kent. The Romans lead by Julius Caesar attempted to invade Britain twice before that in 55 and 54 BC but the invasions were unsuccessful. They made their way to the river Thames and sailed up it. The Romans knew it was important to control a crossing point at the river Thames, so they decided to build a settlement on the north bank. Although small settlements had been built on the banks of the Thames, the Romans were the ones who built the first city. They called their city Londinium. The Roman engineers noticed that the point where the swampy river narrowed would make an ideal crossing point, they built London Bridge. Less than 20 years later the native Iceni tribe, led by Queen Boudicca, rose up against the Romans in revenge for mistreatment and burnt Londinium to the ground. The well disciplined Roman army defeated her forces and Londinium was r...
Main Sights England is known for its many world-famous sightseeings and people all around the world come to see them. Some of them are even like symbols of England. The most famous ones are: Stonehenge is one of the greatest national icons of Britain. That prehistoric monument is located in the plain of Salisbury, in the county of Wiltshire in the south-west of England. It is built of 150 enormous stones which are set in a purposive circular pattern. Stonehenge was probably built to mark the longest and shortest day of the year because it lies on the line of the midsummer sunrise and the midsummer sunset. That would have enabled people to keep a record of changing of seasons. Although it is still unclear who built it. Hadrian’s Wall is an ancient wall which was built in 2nd century by Hadrian, the emperor of Rome from AD 117 to 138, and it marked the northern border of the Roman Empire in Britain. The wall was 80 Roman miles (117 kilom...
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