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3. London is the capital of Great Britain, its political, economic and commercial centre. It is the chief port of Great Britain. It is one of the greatest cities of the world. Its population is about 9 million people. The origin of the city may be dated as the beginning of the 1st century A. D, when a tribe of the Celtic family settled near the Thames. The English are very proud of the long history of their capital. London is the capital of Great Britain, its political, economic and commercial centre. It is the chief port of Great Britain. It is one of the greatest cities of the world. Its population is about 9 million people. The origin of the city may be dated as the beginning of the 1st century A. D, when a tribe of the Celtic family settled near the Thames. The English are very proud of the long history of their capital.

4. London is a real museum of architecture. Traditionally London is divided into: the City, the West End, Westminster and the East End. Traditionally London is divided into: the City, the West End, Westminster and the East End. The City is the heart of London, its financial and business centre. There's a lot of famous ancient buildings within the City: St Paul's Cathedral The City of Westminster The Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. There are memorials of many statesmen, scientists and writers in Westminster. The City is the heart of London, its financial and business centre. There's a lot of famous ancient buildings within the City: St Paul's Cathedral The City of Westminster The Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. There are memorials of many statesmen, scientists and writers in Westminster.

5. The West End is the centre of London. There are historical palaces, museums, beautiful parks, large (department stores, hotels, restaurants, theatres and concert halls in this part of London. One of the most beautiful palaces is Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the Queen. The Tower of London, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus are there. London is very rich in art galleries.( The National Gallery, The Tate Gallery) Cultural life of London would be impossible without the Royal Albert Hall, the Royal Festival Hall, the National Theatre and a great number of museums: the British Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Museum of Mankind, Natural History Museum and others.

6. The Tower of London You can see the Tower of London from the river Thames. The Tower is very old. It has a long and cruel history. It is not just one building. The tall building is the White Tower, the oldest part of the Tower of London. The Bloody Tower is near the river. You do not see blood there today. But the Bloody Tower has a history of blood — the blood of men, women and even children. Now the King and the Queen of Britain do not live in the Tower. When the Queen is in London, she stays in Buckingham Palace. You can see the Tower of London from the river Thames. The Tower is very old. It has a long and cruel history. It is not just one building. The tall building is the White Tower, the oldest part of the Tower of London. The Bloody Tower is near the river. You do not see blood there today. But the Bloody Tower has a history of blood — the blood of men, women and even children. Now the King and the Queen of Britain do not live in the Tower. When the Queen is in London, she stays in Buckingham Palace. Beefeaters, famous for their traditional costume, live In the Tower of London and protect the Crown Jewels.

7. Westminster Abbey Standing not far from the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey is a symbol of England. The legend says that Westminster Abbey was founded by St. Peter himself. We know that Westminster Abbey was built by King Edward in 1065. The coronation of all British Kings and Queens takes place in Westminster Abbey. Some famous English people are also buried here. The funeral service for Diana, Princess of Wales took place in Westminster Abbey in September 1997. Standing not far from the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey is a symbol of England. The legend says that Westminster Abbey was founded by St. Peter himself. We know that Westminster Abbey was built by King Edward in 1065. The coronation of all British Kings and Queens takes place in Westminster Abbey. Some famous English people are also buried here. The funeral service for Diana, Princess of Wales took place in Westminster Abbey in September 1997.

8. The Houses of Parliament The famous clock Big Ben stands near the Houses of Parliament. The country's leaders speak in the Houses of Parlia­ment.The men and women there are the voice of the British people. The Houses of Parliament stand beside the river Thames. You can go on a boat from Westminster and see London from the river. You can also see Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament from Westminster Bridge. The famous clock Big Ben stands near the Houses of Parliament. The country's leaders speak in the Houses of Parlia­ment.The men and women there are the voice of the British people. The Houses of Parliament stand beside the river Thames. You can go on a boat from Westminster and see London from the river. You can also see Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament from Westminster Bridge.

9. Big Ben Tourists in London always want to visit Westminster and see Big Ben. They want to see the clock in its tower and to hear the bells. Big Ben is really a bell. You hear it every hour. It is a big bell. It weighs 13,720 kilograms. It Has a deep tone and you can hear it on the radio: "This is the BBC. The time is six o'clock." And then you hear the deep boom of Big Ben six times. Tourists in London always want to visit Westminster and see Big Ben. They want to see the clock in its tower and to hear the bells. Big Ben is really a bell. You hear it every hour. It is a big bell. It weighs 13,720 kilograms. It Has a deep tone and you can hear it on the radio: "This is the BBC. The time is six o'clock." And then you hear the deep boom of Big Ben six times.

10. Buckingham Palace. Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the Queen. It was built in the 18th century and rebuilt later by the architect John Nash. Nash began his work in 1825, but the palace was not completed until 1837. The first Queen to live there was the young Queen Victoria. Above the State Entrance is the central balcony where the Royal Family appear on occasions of national importance. The Royal Standard flying over Buckingham Palace is the sign that the Queen is in the residence. Royal Horse Guards ceremony always arouses the interest of visitors. They specially come to the Palace gates to watch it.

11. Madame Tussaud's Life-size Figures of Famous People It is one of the sights of London. It's the famous waxworks museum, which has one of the largest collections of wax models in the world. Here you can meet the famous, of course and the infamous: an unforgettable experience. You can meet great characters of history and art. Here actors, film stars, pop-singers and sportsmen come face to face with famous politicians. There is a special place for the Queen's family: the Queen, her husband, their children and other members of the Royal family.

12. The Natural History Museum

13. Trafalgar Square Trafalgar Square is in the centre of the West End of London. It was named so in commemoration of the victorious naval battle of Trafalgar in 1805, in which Admiral Lord Nelson was fatally wounded. The Nelson Column was erected in the 1840s. On the north side of Trafalgar Square are the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery. The National Gallery was built in 1824. It contains one of the finest collections of pictures in the world. There are more than 850 masterpieces of all the European schools of painting. In the north-east corner is the well-known church of St. Martin in-the-Fields. The church was built in 1222 and rebuilt in 1726. Trafalgar Square is one of the busiest places in London. Trafalgar Square is site of demonstrations and mass rallies for peace, disarmament and for working people's rights.

14. The Tate Gallery. There is another picture gallery in London — the Tate Gallery. It was founded in 1897. It is named after its founder Henry Tate, a sugar manufacturer. The Gallery has rich collections of pictures by English artists as well as paintings by foreign painters. It also has a large sculpture collection.

15. St Paul's Cathedral St Paul's Cathedral is the City's greatest monument and Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece. Sir Christopher Wren was the most famous of all English architects. St Paul's Cathedral was built in 1675—1708. Although destroyed in World War II, it exists and is now seen and used by people.

16. Parks and Gardens of London Londoners love their parks and are proud of them. London is very rich in parks and gardens. London's parks are full of trees, grass, flowers and water. The Royal Parks are the property of the Royal fami­ly. In central London they include Hyde Park, Green Park, St James's Park, Regent's Park and Kensington Gardens. Hyde Park is famous for its Speaker's Corner. You can also visit Regent's Park where you will find London Zoo. St James's Park, the oldest London park, is very beautiful. Parks are free in London.

17. London Zoo They say exotic animals were first taken to Britain in the 13 th century when King Henry III received a gift of leopards and elephants. The animals lived in the Tower of London in a special place. Later the King of Norway presented Henry III with a polar bear. Five hundred years later, Queen Charlotte was given the first zebra to come to Britain. Giraffes have been an attraction at London Zoo since four of them arrived in 1839. They say exotic animals were first taken to Britain in the 13 th century when King Henry III received a gift of leopards and elephants. The animals lived in the Tower of London in a special place. Later the King of Norway presented Henry III with a polar bear. Five hundred years later, Queen Charlotte was given the first zebra to come to Britain. Giraffes have been an attraction at London Zoo since four of them arrived in 1839. Today there are many thousands of exotic animals at London Zoo. Today there are many thousands of exotic animals at London Zoo.

18. 1. It is the biggest fruit and vegetable market – place in Britain. It is now a lively shopping area, with wine bars, restaurants and theatre. 2. It is the seat of British Parliament, which is officially known as the Palace of Westminster. It comprises the House of Lords and the House of Commons. 3. Abbey is a beautiful Gothic building. There are memorials of many statesmen, scientists and writers in Westminster. 4. It is the oldest of all the royal residences in London. For many centuries it has been a fortress, the Royal residence, the Royal Mint, the first Royal Observatory. But it is perhaps most famous for being a prison. 5. Tourists in London always want to visit Westminster and to see it. They want to see the clock in its tower and to hear the bells. It is really a bell. You hear it every hour. It is a big bell. It weighs 13.720 kilograms. It has a deep tone and you can hear it on the radio BBC. Covent Garden WestminsterAbbey The Tower of London The Houses of Parliament Big Ben