Презентация "London"

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London is the world’s seventh biggest city with a population of 7 million people and one of the oldest cities in the world. It was built by the Romans and they called it Londinium. London

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In Roman times Londinium was a small town but now it is a political, economic, business and cultural center of the country. London stands on the river Thames which has always been part of London’s history . London River Thames

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London sights

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Londoners are one of the first people, who began build the tube trains. The famous London Underground is also the sight of this city. London Underground

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There are 27 bridges over the Thames in London now though there was only one bridge over the Thames until 1749. It was London Bridge which looked very strange as there were houses and shops on it. London The London bridge

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The geographical center of London is Trafalgar Square. It was named in memory of Admiral Nelson’s victory over Napoleon in the battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The tall Nelson’s Column stands in the middle of the square. Trafalgar square

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London consists of 3 parts: the City, the West End, and the East End. The Tower of London is situated in the City. The Tower of London

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William the Conqueror

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The oldest building on the territory of the Tower is the White Tower. It was built in 1100. The White Tower

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For a long time ravens live in the Tower of London. They have become the symbol of this building. In the past the Tower became a prison, a king’s or a queen’s residence and a zoo, but now it is the sight building. So, the Tower of London has an amazing history which continue till our days. Ravens

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I’d like to go to London and see the main sights of the capital of England and Great Britain