Презентация "The symbols of London"

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The symbols of London

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Trafalgar Square-the main square in London, which is situated in the centre of London. It was situated in the 19 century.

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It is famous for it’s pigeons and Nelson’s column. People all over the world want to visit this square.

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The red telephone box, a public telephone kiosk designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. The colour red was chosen to make them easy to spot.

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Another symbol of London is Big Ben. It was built in 1858 but the clock started to work only on the 21 st of May in 1859.

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At the base of each clock dial in gilt letters is the Latin inscription: “ DOMINE SALVAM FAC REGINAM NOSTRAM VICTORIAM PRIMAM” Which means O Lord, keep safe our Queen Victoria the First.

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The London Eye is a 135-metre giant which is situated on the banks of the river Themes in London. It is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe, and the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom, visited by over 3.5 million people annually.

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The Tower of London is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, England. It was founded towards the end of 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest of England.

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And the last symbol in our list is the London bus which is known all over the world. The London Bus is one of London's principal icons.