1. The famous monuments By: Shazia Anabelle Héloise

2. Introduction 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.

4. 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.

5. . When was it built? Who lives in the palace? What was the name of Buckingham Palace?

6. 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

7. When was it built ? Why is the bridge famous ? Who built the Tower Bridge ?

8. 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

9. How many steps are there before arriving at the dome? When was the cathedral destroyed? Who rebuilt it ?

10. 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 BarryCharles Barry The Clock Tower has been renamed the Tower Elizabeth, in honor of the Queen for her diamond jubilee (June 2012).