1. The United Kingdom London Mgr. Aleš Zahradník 15. 03.2014 Anglický jazyk 1.– 4. ročník čtyřletého studia Kvinta – oktáva osmiletého studia Reálie Gymnázium Ivana Olbrachta Semily, Nad Špejcharem 574, příspěvková organizace Nad Špejcharem 574, 513 01 Semily, Česká republika Registrační číslo projektu: CZ.1.07/1.5.00/34.0047 Název projektu: Moderní škola

2. The United Kingdom London

3. London  London is the capital of both England and the UK.  It lies on the river Thames.  It has about 8 million inhabitants (Greater London) and together with larger urban zones about 12 million people.  Greater London comprises the City of London and 32 London boroughs.  It is the seat of the monarch, the parliament and the government.  London was founded by the Romans who called it Londinium.  The 17 th century brought much suffering to London: 1665 - plague epidemic (up to 80,000 people died – a sixth of the population) 1666 - the Great Fire of London destroyed four fifths of the city  German bombing during WWII caused serious damage to the city too. No. 1

4. London Tower of London  William the Conqueror began to build this fortress (the White Tower).  It used to be a royal home, a prison, an execution site, a royal mint.  Now it is a museum where the Crown Jewels are kept.  It is guarded by the Yeomen Warders (called Beefeaters).  Next to the Tower stands Tower Bridge built in the 19 th century. No. 3 No. 2

5. London St. Paul`s Cathedral  Built after the Great Fire of London and completed after 35 years. (finished in 1711)  It is in the Baroque style and it was designed by Sir Christopher Wren.  It is the largest baroque church in Europe after St. Peter`s in Rome.  It has got Whispering Gallery.  Britain`s heroes are buried there, such as Admiral Nelson, and Sir Christopher Wren himself. No. 4

6. London Westminster Abbey  Its history goes back to the 11th century.  Almost all coronations since William the Conqueror (1066) have been held there.  In the church, there is the Coronation Chair which has been used since 1308.  The last coronation took place there in 1953. (Elizabeth II)  Many British queens and kings are buried there. No. 5

7. London Houses of Parliament  They are the political centre of the UK and the seat of the British Parliament.  They were rebuilt in the Neo- Gothic style in 1840.  British Parliament consists of two houses: The House of Lords and The House of Commons.  The clock tower called Big Ben is part of the buildings. No. 6

8. London Other sights in London  Buckingham Palace is the London home of the kings and queens of Great Britain.  Trafalgar Square is one of the largest squares in London and in the middle of the square is Nelson`s column.  Downing street number 10 has been the home of the Prime Minister since 1735.  Hyde Park has Speaker`s Corner, one of the most popular places in London. No. 7

9. London QUESTIONS:  What are the basic facts about London?  Who built the Tower of London and when?  Who designed St. Paul`s Cathedral and when?  Why is Westminster Abbey the most important church in London?  What is the political centre of the UK?  What is the seat of the queen?  What can you see in Trafalgar Square?

10. Sources: Obrázky: No. 1 BUNCHOFGRAPES. File:Great fire of london map.png. [online]. [cit. 2014-03-15]. Dostupné z: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Great_fire_of_london_map.png No. 2 – No.7 Fotografie pořídil autor prezentace.