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Cultural history

2400 BC ­ 22 000 BC. It is composed of a circular setting of large standing stones. The site and its surroundings were added to the UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1986 Celtic Invasion ­ It begun about 500 years BC. Celts brought iron with them to Britain (and pagan traditions). But it is belived that there was never an organized Celtic invasion.(Celts were too fragmented to make it happen) Iron ­ Celts brought iron with them into Great Britain which made some big changes. Iron is stronger then bronze and iron ore is more common(it made tools and weapons better). One of the interesting innovations that they brough to Britain was the iron plough which changed a lot about the farming(made it easier). Iron changed trade and fostered local independence. Hadrian's wall ­ was a defensive forti...

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Education in England

Primary (infancy) School and move to a secondary school at 11 or 12. Primary (infant) Years 1-2 Age 5-7 Primary(junior) 3-6 5-7 secondary 7-9 11-14 Secondary 10-11 14-16 Sixth form Lower sixth form ­ 1 year 16-18 Upper sixth form ­ 1 year A-level ­ advanced level. Higher level academic exams that are taken mostly by people around the ae of 18 who wish to go on to higher education. GCSE ­ general certifcate of Secondary Education. The exams taken by 15 to 16 year olds in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Marks are iven for each subject separately. Grades are A-G. A, B and C are regarded as good Grandes. Private school...

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Emirates Stadium

Emirates Stadium Kadri Talvik Click to edit Master text styles Second level General information Third level Fourth level Fifth level · Holloway, England · Arsenal FC · Capacity: 60 361 · Emirates Airline · 22 of July 2006 · 390 million Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Stadium project Highbury Stadium reconstruction New location Redevelopment of Dayton Park New waste station in Lough Road Creating 1 800 new jobs 2 300 new homes Improvements on the railway stations Measurements North- South 245,6m East- West 199,6 Height...

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The united kingdom

The united kingdom · Britain includes all the islands the republic of ireland, northern ireland, scotland, wales and england, which lie off the north-west coast of mainland europe. · Great britain comprises england, wales and scotland. The full name is the united kingdom · Covering 242,500 sq km, britain nearly 500 kmwide and almost 1,000 km long. The climate is tempererate but subject to frequent changes. Wettest areas- north and west, the warmest- south-east. Longest river, the severn, flows for 354 km and the largest lake is lough neagh 388 sq km. Scotland is the most mountainous part and the highest peak ben nevis 1,343 m high · Britain is relatively densely populated contry with some 57 million people(ranks 16in the world in terms of population )in london thers around 8 million people. England has the highest population density of four lands and scotland teh lowest. · T...

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The Royal Family

The Royal Family Gustav Adolf Grammar School Form 10 D Regina Siniorg 2012/13 The uk Monarchy and parliamentary Click to edit Master text styles system Goverment based on the Second level Westminster system Third level Fourth level A legacy of the British Empire Fifth level Prime minister is the UK's head of government The Queen respects the prime minster's choices Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level...

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Wales

COUNTRY ITSELF Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has over 1,200 km of coastline, and is largely mountainous. The country is obv ruled by Elizabeth II, but it has its own first minister, Carwyn Jones. The country lies within the north temperate zone, and has a changeable, maritime climate. People in Wales speak Welsh and English. Sadly 73% of people say that they have no skills in Welsh. HISTORY! Neanderthals lived in what is now Wales at least 230,000 years ago. Homo sapiens had arrived by about 31,000 BC. The first people from outer world to step their foot on Wales' area were Celts about 1000 BC. The first recorded information about people in Wales is when Romans came in the 48AD. At that time people talked in Celtic language, whi...

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Prince George of Cambridge

Prince George of Cambridge Prince George Birthname : George Alexander Louis Born 22 July 2013 Son of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. Grandchild of Charles, prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales. Greatgrandchild of Queen Elizabeth II third in line to succeed. Parents William Arthur Philip Louis born 21 June 1982 Catherine Elizabeth "Kate"; née Middleton born 9 January 1982 In 2001, Middleton met Prince William while they were students at the university. The couple began dating as early as 2002, although their relationship remained unconfirmed. Prince William and Catherine Middleton became engaged in October 2010, in Kenya. The couple married in Westminster Abbey on 29 April 2011 Announcment 3 December 2012, St James's Palace announced that the Duchess of Cambridge was expecting her first child. Before the birth there was speculation that it would boost the national ec...

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London Olympics 2012

London Olympics 2012 & Paralympics  World records and number of participants Merlyn Jürgenson 2013 Participants  London Olympics – 10 820 athletes Paraolympics – 4 302 athletes Nations participating  London Olympics – 204  countries Paraolympics – 164 countries World records  Swimming Missy Franklin of United States broke world record of 2:04.06. The American team of Franklin, Soni, Vollmer and Schmitt won Olympic gold in women's 4x100m medley relay with a world record time of 3: 52.05. Rebecca Soni of the United States set a new world record in the women's 200m Breaststroke with a time of 2:19.59 seconds.  Daniel Gyurta of Hungary set a new world record with a time of 2:07.28 in 200 m breaststroke. Sun Yang of China set a world record in the men's 1,500 m freestyle. Vollmer of the United States won gold in the women's 1...

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Dylan Thomas

• He was only one sister Nancy. • At home he spoke English and took Welsh lessons at home. • An undistinguished student, he left school at 16, becoming a journalist for a short time • Was a Welsh poet and writer whose works include the poems. • Thomas has been acknowledged as one of the most important Welsh poets of the 20th century • While living in London, Thomas met Caitlin whom he married in 1937. • Their relationship was defined by alcoholism and was mutually destructive. • Their first child was born in January 1939. • Although Thomas was appreciated as a popular poet in his lifetime, he found earning a living as a writer difficult, which resulted in Thomas augmenting his income with readings and broadcasts. • His radio recordings for the BBC during the latter half of the 1940s brought him a leve...

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St. James Park

James Park History St James’s Park is the oldest Royal Park in London. On James I's accession to the throne in 1603, he ordered that the park be drained and landscaped, and kept exotic animals in the park, includingcamels, crocodiles, and an elephant, as well as aviaries of exotic birds along the south. Charles II opened the park to the public, as well as using the area to entertain guests. On his desire had the park redesigned in a more formal style, probably by the French landscaper André Mollet. At the end of the 17th century and early 18th century were the cows in the park and could to buy fresh milk in "Lactarian". Location: The park is located in central London. This is 23 hectare large. St. James's Park is surrounded by Buckingham Palace to the west, The Mall and St. James's Palace to the North, Horse Guards to the east, and Birdcage Walk to the south. The park has a small lake, St. Jam...

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The black Death(1340s)

 It spread by way of the Silk Road or by ship to Europe.  By the end of 1346 it had reached the seaports of Europe.  In 1348 the disease spread northwest across Europe, including England.  It killed between 75 and 200 million people by current estimates.  The Black Death was one of the most devastating pandemics in human history, peaking in Europe between 1347 and 1350.  The speed with which the disease could kill was terrifying to population of the medieval world.  Infected people can spread the disease through the air by coughing, sneezing, or just breathing!  When there was a infected in the house, a red cross was painted on the door.  Because of black spots, the disease was called the black death.  Nowadays we know it is bubonic plague  The dead bodie...

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Barbados

Barbados Flag: Motto: Pride and Industry National colours: gold ultramarine black. Shontelle Layne-she is a Barbadian singer-songwriter. Genres: R&B, pop, dance, reggae, hip-hop. She released her debut album „Shontelligence“ in November 2008 The singer is also known for her involvement in some charity work. She has lent her talent in raising funds for patients with Alzheimer's in the Together for Care concert Rihanna- Born in Saint Michael, Barbados. At age 16, she moved to the United States to pursue a recording career and began recording demo tapes. Rihanna has earned numerous awards and honors throughout her career. She has sold over 8.7 million albums in the United States, and over 100 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. ...

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Power-point "Spots to visit in Ireland"

Ireland Spots to visit in Ireland Ireland Irish Republic Fact File · Area: 70,280 square kilometers · Capital: Dublin · Population: 3,500,000 · Official language: Irish, English Northern Ireland Fact File · National sybol: the shamrock · Area: 14,160 square kilometres · Patron saint: Saint Patrick · Capital: Belfast · Population: about 1,7 million · Official language: English 1.Guinness Storehouse Guinness Storehouse is a Guinness-themed tourist attraction. 2.The Giant's Causeway · Northern Ireland most famous sight is the Giant's Causeway on the north coast. · According to legend, the columns are old stepping stones that giants used to cross the channel between Ireland and Scotland...

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The renaissance period in England. Art and literature, development of drama. Dynasties, kings and queens.

During this period a new class called bourgeoeisie came into being. This is the period when monarchies based on nationality were estabilished. The Renaessance started in Italy In the 14th century. Then it spread all over Europe, reached England in 16th century. The struggle for power culminated in a war called The War of Roses. It was a civil war between two dynasties, families. They had different emblems on one side the Yorks (white rose) other Lancasters (red). They couldn't decide who gets the throne. War ended 1485. A new dynasty came to throne, Tudor, the first king in this dynasty was Henry Vll. When he came to throne a period of stability followed because he built a nation based state. He was good at diplomacy.He could avoid quarrels and wars with neigbouring countries. France, Spain - greatest enemies.So he...

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How well do you know London part 2 - student

How well do you know London? Form 10, February 2012 Welcome back to the tour of London! This is your second day (lesson) that you spend exploring the famous landmarks of the city. Again - follow the map so that you would not get lost and try to get streetwise in London. It is also wise to use Google Maps Street View simultaneously ­ it gives you the wonderful feeling of strolling the streets and landmarks. 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 2. The route: Westminster Abbey ­ The Houses of Parliament ­ London Eye ­ 10 Downing Street ­ St Paul's Cathedral ­ The Tower of London ­ Tower Bridge ­ Globe Theatre ­ Greenwich Ob...

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How well do you know London?

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...

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Dashiell Hammett

 Was born in 1894 – died in 1961  Was an American author of hard-boiled detective novels and short stories, a screenplay writer and political activist. (The hardboiled detective is tough, both emotionally and physically)  Left school when he was 13 years old and held several jobs before working for the Pinkerton National Detective Agency.  Hammett enlisted in the United States Army in 1918. However, he became ill with the Spanish flu.  Married Josephine Dolan and had two daughters. (Shortly after the birth of their second child, Health Services nurses informed Josephine that due to Hammett's TB, she and the children should not live with him full-time. Josephine rented a home in San Francisco, where Hammett would visit on weekends. The marriage soon fell apart, but he continued to financially support his wife and daughters with the income he made from his writing)  Hamm...

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Halloween in the United Kingdom

Halloween in the United Kingdom Seliin Lisett Tomson Form 9 Mustvee School English 2017/2018 When? On October 31st, we celebrate Halloween,thought to be the one night of the year when ghosts, witches, and fairies are especially active. Activities Halloween activities include trick-or- treating, attending Halloween costume parties, carving pumpkins into jack-o'- lanterns. Costumes From at least the 18th century, "imitating spirits" led to playing pranks in Ireland and the Scottish Highlands.Wearing costumes and playing pranks at Halloween spread to England in the 20th century. Symbols Colours orange and black Spiders Bats Black cats Skeletons Ghosts Jack O'Lanterns Witches Trick or treat! In North America, trick- or-treating has been a...

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