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Big Ben

It’s a clock in the tower and it is a big bell. You can hear it every hour. People are allowed to get inside the Tower so that they can see the work of the clock. There is no lift and there are three hundred and forty steps (340). It weighs 13.5 tons.

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Tower Bridge

It is the oldest and famous bridge across the Thames. Originally it was made of wood by the Romans, but it was often burnt down. Later it was made of stone. Finally it was rebuilt and made of concrete.

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The Tower of London

It has a long history. In the past it was a fortress, a prison, a castle and a zoo. It was built to protect the city from the enemies. There are a lot of ravens at this place. There is a legend that without them the Tower will fall. Nowadays this building is a very popular museum.

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Oxford Street

It is the biggest shopping street in London. There are 548 shops in Oxford Street. Each Christmas the street is decorated with festive lights. In mid- to late November a celebrity turns on the lights and they remain on until 6 January

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Madame Tussaud’s

It is a famous museum of wax figures. They have wax figures of all the famous people in the world.

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The London Eye

It’s the biggest observation wheel in the world. It is situated on the banks of the River Thames in Central London It’s height is 135 meters.

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Choose the right variant:

1) The Tower of London is: a) a prison b) a museum c) a shop 2) Big Ben is the name of: a) the clock tower b) the palace c) the church 3) Which bridge is in London? a) Brooklyn Bridge b) Tower Bridge c) Boston Bridge 4) The Queen lives in: a) the Tower of London b) the Houses of Parliament c) Buckingham Palace

• London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom. Standing on the River Thames, London is situated in the southeast of England
• The most well-known areas of London are The West End, The City of London, The East End
• London occupies over 620 square miles and has a population of 8,5 million people

The Tower of London

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

The London Eye

It is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London.

The entire structure is 135 metres tall and the wheel has a diameter of 120 metres.

Buckingham Palace

It is the London residence and principal workplace of the monarchy of the United Kingdom.

The palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focus for the British people at times of national rejoicing.

St Paul’s Cathedral

It sits at the top of Ludgate Hill , the highest point in the City of London.

It was built by Sir Christopher Wren between 1675-1710 to replace the old Cathedral that was largely destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666. Christopher Wren is buried there.

Tower Bridge

It was opened in 1894. It is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, England which crosses the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, from which it takes its name.

The British museum

The British Museum is a museum dedicated to human history and culture, located in the Bloomsbury area of London. The British Museum was established in 1753 largely based on the collections of the physician and scientist Sir Hans Sloan. The museum first opened to the public on 15 January 1759 in Montagu House in Bloomsbury.

Westminster abbey

It is a large and famous Anglican church in London. It’s the shrine of Edward the Confessor and the burial place of many kings and queens. Since it was built it has been the place where the coronations of Kings and Queens of England have been held.

The Houses of Parliament

The Houses of Parliament, also known as the Palace of Westminster, is the seat of the two parliamentary houses of the United Kingdom: The House of Lords and the House of Commons. The most famous feature of the Houses of Parliament is its clock tower, known as Big Ben.

Big Ben is the second bell in the clock tower at the northern end of the Houses of Parliament in Westminster. The first was damaged in 1856. Big Ben is the biggest four-faced, chiming clock in the world. It weighs 13 tons. It was built by Sir Adam Jonas from Norfolk, England in 1858, by his team of architects.

Trafalgar Square

It is a public space and tourist attraction in London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. At its centre is Nelson’s Column, which is guarded by four lion statues at its base. The name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory of the Napoleonic Wars over France and Spain which took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar in Los canos de meca, a town in Spain.

Hyde Park

Hyde Park was created in 1536 by Henry VIII for hunting. It is one of the largest parks in London, and one of the Royal Parks of London, famous for its Speakers’ Corner. Hyde Park’s Speakers Corner has acquired an international reputation for demonstrations and other protests due to its tolerance of free speech.

London Bridge

London Bridge refers to several historical bridges that have spanned the River Thames between the City of London and Southwark, in central London. The current crossing, which opened to traffic in 1973, is a box girder bridge. This replaced a 19 th -century stone-arched bridge, which in turn superseded a 600-year-old medieval structure.

Madam Tussauds

It is a wax museum in London with branches in a number of major cities. It was founded by wax sculptor Marie Tussaund. Madam Tussaunds is a major tourist attraction in London, displaying waxworks of historical and royal figures, film stars and sports stars.

The National Gallery

It is an art museum in Trafalgar Square in Central London. Founded in 1824, it houses a collection of over 2,300 paitings dating from the mid-13 th century to 1900.

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Лондон

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Ло́ндон (англ. London) - город, столица Соединённого Королевства Великобритании и Северной Ирландии. Административно образует регион Англии Большой Лондон, разделённый на 32 самоуправляемых района и Сити. Население - 8,3 млн человек (2012 год), второй по величине город Европы и крупнейший в Евросоюзе. Образует агломерацию «Большой Лондон» и более обширный метрополитенский район. Расположен на юго-востоке острова Великобритания, на равнине Лондонского бассейна, в устье Темзы вблизи Северного моря.

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История создания
Основан около 43 года под названием Лондиниум римлянами вскоре после их вторжения в Британию. В I-III веках - столица римской Британии, с XI-XII веков - Англии, с 1707 года - Великобритании, с XVI по XX век - Британской империи. С 1825 по 1925 год был крупнейшим городом мира.

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Самые популярные достопримечательности Лондона
Тауэрский мост - разводной мост в центре Лондона над рекой Темзой, недалеко от Лондонского Тауэра. Является одним из символов Британии и самым знаменитым мостом в мире. Спроектирован Сэром Хорейсом Джонсом и открыт в 1894 году. Оборудован специальным подъемным механизмом. С моста открывается прекрасный вид на Лондонский Тауэр и Темзу.

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Трафальга́рская пло́щадь (англ. Trafalgar Square) - площадь в центре Лондона, где на месте Чарингского креста сходятся три первостепенные улицы Вестминстера - Стрэнд, Уайтхолл и Мэлл. Первоначально носила название площади короля Вильгельма IV, но окончательное название получила в честь победы Англии при Трафальгаре в 1805 году.

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Вестминстерское аббатство, соборная церковь св. Петра, - одна из главнейших святынь Англии, расположенная в лондонском районе Вестминстер. Эта готическая церковь - традиционное место коронации и захоронения британских монархов. Вместе с близлежащей церковью Святой Маргариты аббатство включено в список Всемирного наследия ЮНЕСКО.

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Букинге́мский дворец (англ. Buckingham Palace) - официальная лондонская резиденция британских монархов (в настоящее время - королевы Елизаветы II). Расположен напротив улицы Пэлл - Мэлл и Грин-парка с беломраморным и позолоченным памятником королеве Виктории. Когда монарх находится во дворце, над крышей дворца развевается королевский штандарт.

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Биг-Бен (англ. Big Ben) - название самого большого из шести колоколов Вестминстерского дворца в Лондоне, часто это название относят к часам и Часовой башне в целом. На момент отливки Биг-Бен был самым большим и тяжёлым (13,7 тонны) колоколом Соединённого Королевства.

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Лондонский глаз (англ. EDF Energy London Eye) - одно из крупнейших колёс обозрения в мире, расположенное в лондонском районе Ламбет на южном берегу Темзы. С высоты 135 метров (приблизительно 45 этажей) открывается вид практически на весь город. Колесо обозрения - семейный проект супругов-архитекторов Дэвида Маркса и Джулии Барфилд. Воплощение проекта в жизнь заняло шесть лет.

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Музей Мадам Тюссо - музей восковых фигур в лондонском районе Мэрилебон, имеющий филиалы в 14 городах (по состоянию на 2013 год) Амстердаме, Лас-Вегасе, Нью-Йорке, Лос-Анджелесе, Гонконге, Шанхае, Вашингтоне, Вене и Берлине. Он был учреждён скульптором Марией Тюссо.

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Музей Шерлока Холмса - Музей Шерлока Холмса (англ. The Sherlock Holmes Museum) - лондонский дом-музей легендарного сыщика Шерлока Холмса, литературного персонажа, созданного сэром Артуром Конан-Дойлем.

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Лондон является одним из самых интереснейших городов мира. Этот город – собрание уникальных культурных и исторических ценностей, выдающихся памятников архитектуры (часть из которых мы представили). Кроме того, Лондон обладает особенной атмосферой; чувство единства старины и совершенно нового, от старинного тауэра к шумным офисным небоскребам… Это чувство охватывает даже при просмотре фотографий и оставляет прекрасное настроение.

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Текстовое содержимое слайдов презентации: London"s sights(фрагмент урока) Пчелина Лариса МихайловнаУчитель английского языкаМОУ СОШ №6 Пермский региональный институт педагогических информационных технологийПрограмма «Базовая ИКТ-компетентность» Чусовой 2007 год You know that every country has the symbols. Let’s repeat some of them. I will show you and you tell me whose symbol it is. The Westminster Abbey Tower Bridge The Houses of Parliament Westminster Abbey is a symbol of English tradition at its best. The coronations of nearly all English kings and queens since William the Conqueror have taken place here. Many of them are buried within the Abbey.Beneath the roof of this Gothic building there are also the graves and memorial slabs of statesmen, philosophers, men of letters and other distinguished people. Here you can see memorials to Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Geoffrey Chaucer, Alfred Tennyson, Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy. I want to tell you about Tower Bridge.Tower Bridge was opened in 1894. It takes its name from the Tower of London. The hydraulic mechanism can raise and lower the bridge in about one and a half minutes. The covered walkway between the two towers is opened to the public and offers a spectacular view of London.The city’s greatest monument. St.Paul’s Cathedral was built by Sir Christopher Wren between 1675 and 1710 to replace the old Cathedral that was largely destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666.Christopher Wren is buried there. Among the many memorials to famous men within the Cathedral are the tombs of Wellington, victor of Waterloo, and Nelson, hero of Trafalgar. House of Parliament Looking across the Thames at one of London"s most famous landmarks, the Palace of Westminster, with Victoria Tower at the left, and the clock Tower, Big Ben in the right, is the home to the House of Parliament. This is the symbol of London in the world. From 1512, the Palace of Westminster has been the seat of two Houses of Parliament, called the Lords and the Commons. The clock tower "Big Ben" completed in 1858, was not only the clock tower itself but also the largest bell in the chime, At night, a light shines in the tower whenever the Parliament is in session. St. Paul"s Cathedral St Paul"s Cathedral is one of the world"s most famous cathedrals, designed by Sir Christopher Wren. The famous cathedral church of the diocese of London is incorporating the Crypt , Ambulatory and Whispering Gallery. Those who wish to pray at times when there is an admission charge may use St Dunstan"s Chapel on the north side (free at any time). Entrance price includes visit to the Crypt , Ambulatory and Galleries. St. Paul"s Cathedral British Airways London Eye At 135 meters high, the British Airways London Eye is the world"s highest observation wheel and provides a 30-minute slow-moving flight over London. Designed to reflect the elements - air, water, earth and time - the central theme is a circle of white light from within the rim which sweeps the skyline. Madame Tussaud"s Waxwork Museum Madame Tussaud"s Waxwork Museum is the world famous collection of wax figures of famous people. Mingle with the famous at the world-renowned collection of wax figures in theme settings which include The Garden Party, 200 Years, Hollywood Legends and Superstars, The Grand Hall, The Chamber of Horrors, Sporting Heroes and The Spirit of London. Step aboard a time-taxi to experience a unique taste of London"s history brought to life with audio-animator, from hakespearean England to the present day. Tickets can be booked and paid in advance on 0870 400 3000. Trafalgar Square Trafalgar Square, famous for Nelson"s Column is an area which sees the joining of streets such as The Mall, Charing Cross Road, The Strand and Whitehall. Notable buildings such as The National Gallery, St. Martin-in- the-Fields, South Africa House and Admiralty Arch are to be found here. Nowadays it is famous for political demonstrations, New Year celebrations and pigeons. What is it ? GOOD ! ИСТОЧНИКИ: Ануфриева Ю.Ю. -Урок-путешествие «Лондонские достопримечательности.» 7 класс. www.36.ru/store/41993 www.turizm.lib.ru www.kornev-online.ru/london02 www.turizmnews.ru

London is the capital of Great Britain, its political, economic and cultural centre. It is one of the largest cities in the world. Its population is more than 11 000 000 people. London is situated on the river Thames. The city is very old and beautiful. It was founded more than two thousand years ago. Traditionally London is divided into several parts: the City, the Westminster, the West End and the East End. The City is the oldest part of London, its financial and business centre. The Westminster is the aristocratic official part of London. It includes Buckingham Palace, where the Queen lives, and the Houses of Parliament.

And almost every visitor has seen her, an old lady of 81, standing at the entrance of her own exhibition. She is made of wax, like all the models of people in this museum. “200 Years” room covers the history of Madame Tussaud’s over the last two centuries. There are also other rooms, such as: “Legends and Superstars”, rooms with popular music singers, the members of royal families and military leaders. There is the “Chamber of Horrors” which amuses visitors very much. “The Spirit of London” is a magnificent journey through London’s history.

MOMI The museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image – MOMI is located on Southern coast of Thames.

Unique museum of cinema and television. MOMI was opened on 15 September 1988 by Prince Charles and became an instant international hit and winning 18 awards.

• St. James’s Park, The oldest park. there are many trees, grass, flowers and water. It has been based in 1531 by king Henry III. Today the set of squirrels, and also waterfowls live in park.

• Located between the Buckingham and Piccadilly. Green-park is an excellent place where it is possible to sit on a grass, having substituted the person to the sun. Green-park is considered today one of the most silent, quiet and cozy. Before the park was royal hunting grounds, but in 1826 it has been opened for general public.

• Two most known features of the Hyde park is the lake Serpentine which is widely used for swimming and driving by boats. The park is divided onto two parts by the Streamer and borders on Kensington Gardens; till now them often Serpentine as the Hyde park part, they have been technically separated since 1728 when Queen Keroline has separated them from the Hyde park.

• Tourists in London has always wanted 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 and you hear it every hour. You can hear it’s deep tone on the radio. Now let’s go to Westminster Abbey.

• 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. The funeral service for Diana, Princess of Wales, took place in Westminster Abbey in September 1997. Now we are going to the Houses of Parliament.

• The Houses of Parliament stand near the famous clock Big Ben. The country’s leaders speak in the Houses of Parliament. The men and women there are the voice of British people. Now let’s get on the bus. We are going to Buckingham Palace.

• Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the Queen. The daily ceremony of the Changing of the Guards takes place in its courtyard. The palace was built in 1703 by Duke of Buckingham. Now let’s get on the bus, we are going to Trafalgar Square.

• You can see Tower of London from the river Thames. The Tower is very old. Now the King and the Queen of Britain don’t live in the Tower. Let’s walk to MOMI and enjoy London’s streets and avenues