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London Hello, ladies and gentlemen. We welcome you to London. London is one of the largest cities in the world. About seven million people live here. London is more than two thousand years old. London’s most famous sights are Tower Bridge, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square and St. Paul’s Cathedral. London Trafalgar Square Trafalgar Square is a geographical center of London. It’s the largest among London’s squares. On the column in the centre there is a statue of Admiral Nelson who defeated the French at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. National Gallery Now we pass famous London parks. Entrance to the parks is free and you may walk on the grass, lie down to rest on it, if the weather is fine you may even ride horses. London parks have cafes and art galleries. Hyde park Battersea Park Bishop's Park London Parks Hyde Park became the first public garden. It is known for its Speaker’s Corner, where everyone can stand up and say what he wants. Hyde Park At last we are at Buckingham Palace. It is the London home of the Queen. When the flag is flying on the top she is at home. Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace There is a wonderful daily ceremony, which takes place at 11.30. Usually Londoners and a great number of foreign tourists watch Changing the Guards in front of the Palace. It’s a very beautiful parade. In front of you there are the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. The Houses of Parliament is the seat of the British government. There are two chambers in British Parliament: the House of Lords and the House of Commons. Houses of Parliament St. Stephan’s Tower of the Houses of Parliament contains the famous Big Ben. It is one of the most famous clocks in the world. Big Ben In a moment you will see Westminster Abbey. It is a royal church. The last monarch coronated in the Abbey was present Queen Elisabeth II. Westminster Abbey Here you can see the tombs of the many British kings and queens and other famous people and the beautiful Henry VII Chapel. Westminster Abbey Now we are crossing Tower Bridge over the river Thames. From here you can see the Tower of London. English kings lived there many years ago. It was a fortress, a Royal palace and a prison, but now it’s a museum. The ravens are another famous sight. The legend says that without them the Tower will fall. The Tower of London We are now making our way to the second famous church, St. Paul’s Cathedral. It is the greatest work of the architect Sir Christopher Wren. Many important public figures are buried here. St. Paul’s Cathedral The last point of our excursion is Covent Garden. It’s the biggest cultural and shopping center in Britain. It was a big fruit and vegetable market. It is now a tourist shopping centre with cafes and restaurants. Covent Garden National Gallery Tower Bridge St. Paul’s Cathedral Westminster Abbey Trafalgar Square Buckingham Palace Houses of Parliament Covent Garden 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 1. In what Palace does the Queen live? 2. What is the Tower of London now? 3. What Abbey plays the role of the Royal church? 4. What square is situated in geographical center of London? 5. In Trafalgar Square there is a monument to Admiral … 6. What is the most famous clock in Great Britain? 7. What gallery can you visit in Trafalgar Square? 8. What birds are the national symbol of London? t 1 m c k h m u s s u n e r e i t m s s l i o n o a a t s n e v r a g l a f a n e B 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 B n g a m e W N N r l T B i 2. What is the Tower of London now? 3. What Abbey plays the role of the Royal church? 4. What square is situated in geographical center of London? 5. In Trafalgar Square there is a monument to Admiral … 6. What is the most famous clock in Great Britain? 7. What gallery can you visit in Trafalgar Square? 1. In what Palace does the Queen live? 8. What birds are the national symbol of London?