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Presentation on the topic: “All about London.” London is the city and capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Goals:

Cognitive aspect:

increasing the amount of knowledge about the cultural characteristics of the country of the language being studied, getting to know the sights of London.

Developmental aspect:

develop oral speech skills, dialogical and monologue speaking skills, and creative abilities of students.

Educational aspect:

instill interest in the culture, traditions, and sights of English-speaking countries;
encourage students to work independently;
develop positive personal qualities (responsibility, goodwill, sense of mutual assistance);
develop the ability to work in a team and make joint decisions.

Educational aspect:

practice phonetic skills using specific examples, understand foreign speech in game situations;
consolidate acquired knowledge, learn to use stable expressions, cliches, and lexical material on this topic in speech;
creative mono-project with open coordination.

traditional (verbal and visual);
search: problematic questions, role-playing game, discussion.

Equipment:

multimedia equipment;
computer.

Decor:

UK map.
Photographs, illustrations with images of London sights.
Presentation on the topic: “Welcome to London!”.
Booklet.

Preliminary preparation:

The first group of students finds and processes texts about attractions and prepares to retell them.
The second group of students prepares in advance short information about 5-6 sights of London and publishes a booklet.
The third group of students collects material and prepares a presentation on the sights of London.

DURING THE CLASSES

I. Preparatory stage.

1. Organizational moment. Greetings.

– Glad to meet you, dear boys and girls, guests and teachers! We are very happy to see you at our presentation lesson. It is devoted to London. Children, I am sure you’ve read a lot of books, texts and got useful information about London, the capital of Great Britain. This presentation will show your achievements and your knowledge of the matter.

2. Presentation of the topic and tasks.

Children, today I suggest you to travel around London. Please, answer: Have you ever been to London? I suppose you haven't. The topic of our presentation is “Welcome to London!”. The motto of our presentation is “Learn English and you’ll be lucky!”

3. Phonetic warm-up.

Teacher: Read the rhyme!
Six little kittens
Live in the city
And the city is so pretty.

Teacher: Answer my questions:

– What is this rhyme about?
– What city is it?
– What do you know about London?

II. Working with the map.

The teacher draws students' attention to a map of Great Britain.

– Look at the map. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the UK) is the official name of the state which is located in the British Isles. "Great Britain" is often the same as "Britain", or "the United Kingdom", or just "Thus The UK". It consists of four countries which are England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. You can see them on the map. Their capitals are London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.
The UK is an island state. Two main islands are Great Britain (where England, Scotland and Wales are situated) and Ireland. The UK is separated from the continent by the English Channel.
The UK is also washed by the Atlantic Ocean in the north and the North Sea in the east.

III. Improving dialogic speech skills on the topic London.

1. Speech warm-up.

Teacher: What is the UK?
P1: The UK is a short way of saying the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Teacher: How many parts does the UK consist of and what are they called?
P2: The UK consists of 4 parts: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Teacher: Where does London stand?
P3: London stands on the river Thames.
Teacher: What do you know about London?
P4: London is the most beautiful city in Europe.
P5: There are a lot of museums, art galleries, theaters, cinemas and parks in London.
P6: London is a mixture of old and new buildings.

Teacher: You are right. London has a lot of places of interest. Look at the blackboard. What can you see on it? Let's pronounce the places of interest carefully.

(Repetition of all the sights studied. Children pronounce the names first in chorus behind the teacher, and then individually)

2. Practicing the pronunciation of new lexical units.

Now we’ll review London’s places of interest.

Buckingham Palace
Big Ben
Houses of Parliament
Tower of London
Tower bridge
Victoria & Albert Museum
Madame Tussaud's
Sherlock Holmes Museum
London National gallery
Tate Gallery

3. Working with the sights of the country.

– Let's speak about London. We start our tour from Trafalgar Square. You have a presentation and a booklet. (Children show the presentation and booklet, talk about the sights using the presentation.)

1. About London.

T. – As usual we have the guide. Our guide will be Nastya. Please.

G. – Hello, ladies and gentlemen. I'm very glad to see you. I will be your guide. I'd like to tell you about London. As you know, London stands on the river Thames. London, the capital of Great Britain, is a very old city. It is more than two thousand years old. Now London is a big port and a beautiful city with large squares and parks. About 8 million people live here. It is one of the biggest cities in the world. The Thames is not a long river. It is 3 hundred and 30 kilometers long and it flows into the sea. The English people call it “The Father of London”. There are some interesting places in London. They are Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, Houses of Parliament and some others. Now let's visit some of them. (The guys talk about the sights of London).

2. Trafalgar Square.

Trafalgar Square is in the center of London. It was built in 1828. In the middle of Trafalgar Square is Nelson’s Column. This Column is fifty meters high. A lot of demonstrations and public meetings take place here. It’s a famous square where on New Year’s Eve people gather to celebrate.

3. National Gallery.

On the north side of Trafalgar Square there is the National Gallery. It houses one of the finest art collections in the world. It includes paintings of the British, Italian, Spanish, French and other famous schools.

4. St. Paul's Cathedral.

St. Paul’s Cathedral is the city’s greatest monument. It was built by Sir Christopher Wren in 1675–1710. Wren is buried there, also Wellington and Nelson.

5. Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace is an official residence of the Queen and her family. It isn’t open to the public.
When the Queen is in residence the Royal Standard flies over the east front of Buckingham Palace. It has 600 rooms, a swimming pool, a cinema, a ballroom, and a garden, which is like a private park. In summer the Queen gives three garden parties for about 9,000 guests. The ceremony of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is a great tourist attraction. It takes place daily at 11.30 a.m. and lasts half an hour. To the sound of music, the guardsmen arrive and pass the palace keys to another group.

6. The Houses of Parliament.

The Houses of Parliament was a royal palace. Now it’s the seat of the British Government. In 1834 it was destroyed by the fire. The new building was built in 1852. It contains 500 apartments.
Among them are the Central Hall, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons. When the House is in session a Union Jack flies over the Tower by day, and light burns in the clock Tower, or Big Ben by night. The people of London can hear the sound of the bell every hour.

7. Westminster Abbey.

Westminster Abbey is a symbol of English tradition. The coronation of nearly all English kings and queens since William the Conqueror has taken place here. Many of them are buried within the Abbey. There are also the graves of famous poets, writers, and statesmen. Here you can see memorials to Newton, Darwin, Dickens, Chaucer and others.

8. The Tower of London.

The Tower of London is a very old building. It is nine hundred years old. In the early days of England the English kings lived in the Tower. Then it was a prison where many people died. Black ravens had much food near the walls of the Tower in those days. Black ravens live outside the Tower now. The English people like them very much.Now it’s a museum housing the National Collection of Armor and Royal Regalia. Many tourists from other countries come to see it. They see the dark stone halls with small windows and thick doors. The Tower is still guarded by the famous Beefeaters who wear a traditional Sixteenth century uniform.

9. Tower Bridge.

Tower Bridge is the only Thames bridge which can be raised. The road over the bridge is built on two central sections, they open 3 times a week to let ships through.

10. The British Museum.

The British Museum has one of the largest libraries in the world. There are more than 6 million books in the library. At present the library has modern electronic equipment.

11. Piccadilly Circus.

Piccadilly Circus is a square in the central part of London. In the square you can see people of many nationalities. Piccadilly Circus is the meeting-point of 6 streets. London’s famous restaurants and best-known theaters and cinemas are on Piccadilly Circus.

Hyde Park is the largest park in the West End of London. In the 19th century it became a popular place for public meetings. The park has Speaker’s Corner where anyone can make a speech about anything they want. It is a very democratic park.

Big Ben is one of the most famous clocks in the world. Big Ben is really a bell. You hear it every hour. It is a big bell. It weighs 13,720 kilograms.

-“The Beatles” sang about love. It is the famous Liverpool four. Listen to the song: Yesterday.”

(The guys listen to the recording of the song)

P1. I’d like to tell you the verse by a famous English writer Rydyard Kipling “Six Serving Men”.

4. Game moments.

Thank you. Now, let's play a game.

The main task for the children is to correctly identify the attraction in question.

– Now let’s play a game “Sights in London’. Listen and find the right answer.

Which sights of London are visited by thousands. But it’s official home for only one family. (Buckingham palace)
It was a fortress, a royal palace and later a prison. It’s a museum now. (The Tower of London)
Which of these sights is the best place for relax and fun. (Covent Garden)
It's London's most famous bridge. It’s the last bridge crossing the Thames. (Tower Bridge)
It’s one of the most famous clocks in the world. You can hear the sound of it every hour in London. (Big Ben) - Thank you.

5. Working with a crossword puzzle.

Now, I suggest you to do a crossword.

Solve the crossword puzzle, find words you know vertically and horizontally.

– Let’s check your answers. Good, well done.

6. Complete the sentences.

1. London stands on the river

Mississippi
Thames

2. The population of London is

Million people
10 million people

8 million people

3. The Queen of England lives in

Buckingham Palace

Westminster Abbey
The Tower of London

A palace
A square

A bell

5. The famous museum of waxworks is called

Pushkin Museum

Madame Tussaud's

The National Gallery

7. Dear friends! Let's do BRITAIN QUIZ.

1. What is the capital of Great Britain?

Edinburgh;
Boston;

London.

2. The British flag is often called…

the Union Jack;
the Stars and Stripes;
the Maple Leaf.

3. What color are the buses in London?

blue;
black.

4. Britain's national drink is…

Tea;
Coca-Cola;
Coffee.

5. The kilt is...

a pair of trousers;
a shirt.
a skirt;

6. What is the official name of this country?

Britain
The United Kingdom of Great Britain

England

7. What is the national flag of the UK?

The flag of the UK № 3
The flag of Scotland
The flag of Wales
The flag of England

8. Money in the UK is

Dollars

Pounds

9. What is the most popular free time activity?

Watching TV

Gardening

Reading

10. Which is the oldest university?

Cambridge

Oxford

London

11. The Prime minister lives at…

12 Whitehall

10 Downing Street

7 Russell Street
15 Oxford Street

12. The Great Fire of London broke out in…

13. Sir Christopher Wren built…

Buckingham Palace
The Tower of London
Trafalgar Square

St. Paul's Cathedral

14. Speaker’s Corner is in…

Hyde Park

Green Park
Regent's Park

Westminster Abbey

The Houses of Parliament
The Bloody Tower

16. When is Halloween celebrated?

December 25th
February 14th

October 31st

17. In Scotland, what vegetable was traditionally carved into a jack-o’-lantern?

A watermelon
A turnip

A pumpkin

18. You can see the column with a statue of Nelson in…

Piccadilly Circus.
Hyde Park.

Trafalgar Square.

19. … is a very democratic park.

Hyde Park.

Regent's Park.
St. James's Park.

20. London Zoo is in…

Regent's Park.

St. James's Park.
Hyde Park.

21. They change the Guard every day at…

9:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12:00 a.m.

22. Piccadilly Circus is the meeting-point of …

5 streets.
7 streets.

6 streets.

23.The seat of the British government is…

the Houses of Parliament

Buckingham Palace.
Piccadilly Circus.

T. Let us do a croccword.

1. The capital of Britain.

2. The name of the queen of Britain.

3. The symbol of England.

4. The country that consists of England, Scotland and Wales.

5. One of the colors of the flag of Britain.

6. The language that the English speak.

7. The favorite English domestic animal.

8. The weather in Britain.

9. The widest river in Britain.

L	o	n	d	o	n
E	l	i	z	a	b	e	t	h
r	o	s	e
B	r	i	t	a	i	n
r	e	d
E	n	g	l	i	s	h
d	o	g
f	o	g	g	y
T	h	a	m	e	s

T. “A word-game.” Children! These are letters from the English alphabet. You must put these letters in the right order, so as to get the name of the country. (England, Ireland)

8. Encrypted words competition.

T. Try to find the hidden words which denote London sights. There are 5 of them.

9. Proverb competition.

This exercise develops students’ linguistic intuition and establishes the habit of thinking in linguistic concepts. The high motivational potential of proverbs lies in the fact that their meaning does not lie on the surface, and in order to penetrate inside, it is necessary to “choose the right key.”

T.-. The river Thames is so important in the life of the British that there is even a proverb about it “He will never set the Thames on fire”. There are more English proverbs dealing with rivers, bridges, water. Students are given cards with proverbs.T.- Try to match English proverbs with Russian ones.

Keys: A 3, B5, C4, D8, E9, F6, G1, H2, I7. Musical intro (London Landmarks)

IV. The final stage. Summing up the lesson. Summing up the lesson, discussing the participation of each student in the excursion, giving grades. Reflection (emoticons).

Teacher: “Activity is the only road to knowledge” said George Bernard Show and I think that today we had a very interesting and useful lesson. I am satisfied with your work and your marks are… The lesson is over. You have worked very well today. You are really bright and industrial. You know a lot about London. And I’m sure that your good knowledge of English will help you in your future life.Thank you, goodbye.

The best place in the world!

London is the British capital and

one of the biggest cities in the world.

London is located upon both banks of the

River Thames, it is the largest city in Britain

and one of the largest in the world.

Its population is about

7 million people.

The best places of the West End

Here are the historical places as well

as the famous parks.

Hyde Park with its Speaker"s Corner is also here.

The Queen's Residence

The Queen's Residence was built in

1870 for Samuel Barnard, a vice president

of the Paper Company.

the Queen's Residence was a

gift from Henry Ford.

He name Big Ben actually refers not to the clock-tower

itself, but to the thirteen ton bell hung within.

The bell was named after the first commissioner

of works, Sir Benjamin Hall.

This bell came originally from the old Palace of Westminster,

it was given to the Dean of St. Paul's by William III.

Before returning to Westminster to hang in it

present home, it was refashioned in Whitechapel in 1858.

The BBC first broadcast the chimes on the

connected to Broadcasting House.

To the east the large area called the East End.

This is London's poorest part.

The very large riverside in the East End

make London one of the three largest parts in the world.

Founded nearly a millennium ago and

expanded upon over the centuries since,

the Tower of London has protected the city

It has been the seat of British government

and the living quarters of monarchs,

the site of renown political intrigue,

and the repository of the Crown Jewels.

Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames

in London since 1894 and is one of the finest bridges in the World.

The City of London

The City extends over an area of about

2.6 square kilometers in the heart of London.

It is the financial center of the UK with many banks,

offices and Stock Exchange. But the City

is also a market for goods of almost every kind,

from all parts of the world.

Museums and art galleries

London is very rich in museums and art galleries. If you are fond of painting you"ll go to the Tate Gallery.

A rich sugar manufacturer Henry Tate

founded it in 1897.

There are about 300 oils and

19000 watercolors and drawings.

The British Museum is the largest and richest of its kind in the world. The present building was built in 1852.

By law a copy of every book, periodical

and newspaper, published in Britain

must be presented in the British museum.

This collection is so vast that

only a very small percentage of it is

on show to the public.

The original Globe Theater was built

in 1599 by the playing company

Statue on border

the city of London

Cleopatra's Needle

Project by Kate Shabalina. 10 - b

Welcome to London!

Municipal educational institution secondary school No. 85, Krasnodar English teacher Vasilyeva N.V. 2010

Union Jack is the name of the national flag United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. His birth took several centuries in history. Even during the times of the Crusaders, English ships raised a white flag with the red cross of St. George on their masts. At the beginning of the 17th century, after the conclusion of the union between England and Scotland, King James I Stuart had the idea to immortalize this event on the British flag. At the same time, they did not find a better symbol than the cross of St. Andrew. Since then, the English flag has had a white cross on a blue field. By the way, after the name of James I, the flag was popularly called Union Jack (Jack is a diminutive of Jacob). From an aesthetic point of view, two crosses in their pure form could not coexist on one banner. In order to tie them into a single “color ensemble”, the red cross was surrounded by a thin white border. This was done in accordance with strict English heraldic canons: the crosses on the banner should never touch. And in this form the flag lasted for about two centuries. And on January 1, 1801, King George III proclaimed the “union” of Great Britain and Ireland and ordered the addition of a blue cross on a white background to the flag. Members of the government had to rack their brains over the order of the monarch... It became what we see it today.

Westminster Abbey

Westminster is an important historical part of London. Most government buildings are located here. On the left bank of the Thames is the Palace of Westminster, known as the Houses of Parliament. The clock tower, called "Big Ben", is known throughout the world. This is often the name given to the large clock on the tower of the Palace of Westminster.

Its official name is “Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster”, it is also called “St Stephen’s Tower”. This is part of the architectural complex of the Palace of Westminster. Big Ben is not the name of a tower or a clock, but of an hour bell. The tower was erected in 1858, the tower clock was put into operation in 1859. The height of the tower is 61 m (not counting the spire), the diameter of the dial is 7 m, the length of the hands is 2.7 and 4.2 m. The diameter of the bell is 2.74 m, height – 2.2 m, weight – 13.76 tons. In 2009, the 150th anniversary of Big Ben was widely celebrated in Great Britain.

New Scotland Yard

Scotland Yard is the headquarters of the Greater London Police Force, excluding the City of London, which has its own police force. The building of modern Scotland Yard is located in Westminster. The name Scotland Yard comes from its original location on Great Scotland Yard Road in the Whitehall area. The largest police agency in England. It employs 27,000 people and is responsible for an area of 787 square kilometers and a population of 6,750,000 people living in and around London. Scotland Yard also performs other tasks: it monitors transport in London, issues driving licenses, controls taxi and bus fleets, as well as their drivers. Scotland Yard also deals with civil defense, building maintenance, searches for missing things, and registers foreigners.

Tower Bridge- a drawbridge in the center of London over the River Thames, near the Tower of London. It is sometimes confused with London Bridge, located further upstream. Opened in 1894.

Design

The bridge was designed by Horace Jones and is a 244m long drawbridge. with two towers 65 m high placed on abutments. The central span between the towers, 61 m long, is divided into two lifting wings, which can be raised to an angle of 83° to allow ships to pass through. Each of the more than thousand-ton wings is equipped with a counterweight, minimizing the required force and allowing the bridge to be opened in one minute. The span is driven by a hydraulic system, initially water, with a working pressure of 50 bar.

The design of the bridge provided for pedestrians the opportunity to cross the bridge even during the opening of the span. For this purpose, in addition to the usual sidewalks located along the edge of the roadway, pedestrian galleries were constructed in the middle part, connecting the towers at a height of 44 meters. You could get to the gallery via stairs located inside the towers. Since 1982, the gallery has been used as a museum and observation deck.

More than 11 thousand tons of steel were needed for the construction of towers and pedestrian galleries alone. The total cost of the structure was £1,184,000.

Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square was originally called King William IV Square, but its final name was given in honor of the English victory at Trafalgar in 1805. In the center of the square is Nelson's Column made of dark gray granite, 44 m high, topped with a statue of Admiral Nelson. The four sides of the column are decorated with frescoes made from captured and melted Napoleonic cannons. It was built in 1840 -1843. It is surrounded by lion sculptures and fountains. There are four sculptures in the corners of the square. The square is a traditional venue for rallies, demonstrations, and public celebrations. Every year, the main Christmas tree of the country, brought from Norway, is installed on the square.

You can see “the whole” of London at once from the world’s tallest (135 m) Ferris wheel, the London Eye. It was built to welcome the 21st century. on the banks of the Thames, and at first it was planned to dismantle it in 2005. But the number of people who want to “fly” on the wheel is so great that now there is no talk of this, although the wheel does not generate income. It will be spinning for at least another twenty years. There are 32 transparent capsules attached to the wheel, each accommodating 25 people. A full circle takes half an hour. From above, a magnificent panorama of the British capital opens. The view of Parliament and Big Ben, which are located on the opposite bank, is especially impressive. Before your flight, you can buy the original View 3600 guide, which highlights the most interesting sights of London visible from above.

The Royal Observatory

The Royal Observatory Greenwich is the UK's main publicly funded astronomical organization. It was organized in 1675 by King Charles II to clarify vital coordinates for sailors and was initially located in the London suburb of Greenwich. Currently located in Cambridge.

Prime Meridian

Standard time is calculated from the Greenwich meridian (prime meridian) passing through the observatory. The Greenwich meridian serves as the origin of geographic longitude. Greenwich offers a unique chance to stand with one foot in the west and the other in the east, and also see the famous ball of time, which has fallen every day at exactly 13.00 for 170 years. This red ball is mounted on the roof and flops down on Greenwich at exactly noon so that captains of ships on the Thames can check their chronometers.

There are two main types of buses in London: the red single-decker and the red double-decker. Some double deckers have automatic doors and you pay the driver when you enter. On a single-decker bus, you buy your ticket from a machine located on the bus. But most buses in London have conductors who walk around the bus and collect fares. Double deckers have 65 seats, only 5 people can travel standing if all the seats are occupied. Therefore, the conductor can stop you at the entrance if there are already 5 passengers standing in the cabin.

Red telephone booths are the same symbols of Britain as Big Ben, the Tower or a double-decker bus. However, the widespread use of mobile communications is displacing telephone booths, and London may soon lose the red booths so beloved by citizens and tourists. Over the past 5 years, their number has decreased by 33 thousand. The largest British telecommunications company, British Telecom, which owns booths throughout the country, is suffering serious losses. The first booth appeared in London in 1926. Today there are only 13 thousand of them left. Red is the signature color of the English Main Post Office.

London Souvenirs

Souvenirs in London can be purchased everywhere. Tourists have taken a liking to Covent Garden and Oxford Circus (here you can check out Selfridges and John Lewis department stores). They sell signs with recognizable inscriptions: “No smoking”, “Way out”, “Ladies only”, as well as stylish T-shirts. Shops operating at London museums sell mugs, calendars, computer mouse pads with reproductions of works by old masters, and sculptures. In Piccadilly they sell figurines of policemen, models of Big Ben, mailboxes, castles, bright red double-decker buses, although they are made in Taiwan. In Windsor, tourists buy postcards, paintings, dishes, and keychains with images of members of the royal family and the late Princess Diana. As gifts for relatives from London, people often bring porcelain, glass, books, Sherlock Holmes-style pipes, bags, watches and, of course, English tea with the addition of Kenyan bergamot or delicate jasmine.

DUCK TOURS in London offer one of the most unique, educational and delightful tours of London. This amazing tour combines both land and water transportation in one unique bus, making this excursion truly unforgettable. Duck tours tours use means of transportation that were originally used by soldiers during World War II, when more 21000 such specimens capable of both driving on land and swimming on water. For such characteristics, this machine was recently named "Duckling", and now delights tourists with its unique excursions around London. The Duckling takes you past some of London's most famous landmarks: Houses of Parliament , Trafalgar Square , Big Ben. Tourists then embark on this 75-minute boat tour of London, taking an exciting dive into the River Thames from the pier Vauxhall. Each Duck bus is equipped with the latest technology and is absolutely safe.

Buckingham Palace ( Buckingham Palace)

The mansion, built in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham, was lucky enough to catch the eye of King George III. The house was bought and turned into the official residence of the British rulers, remaining so to this day. Today, the largest palace in the world (Buckingham Palace has retained this title for several centuries in a row) boasts 17 hectares superb gardens, a lake on the shores of which flamingos live, its own police station, post office, cinema and six hundred rooms of comfortable royal housing. A specially raised flag alerts loyal subjects to the presence of the monarch. In the summer, when Her Majesty goes on vacation, the state rooms of Buckingham Palace are opened to visitors to give everyone the opportunity to enter 5 km along the red carpet, personally shake hands with one of 700 palace servants and take a photo in front of a real carriage painted by the Italian artist Cipriani.

Buckingham Palace

In addition, during the absence of Her Majesty, from July 28 to September 25, everyone can explore 19 rooms of Buckingham Palace, including the Throne, Ballroom and Banquet rooms, as well as the art gallery and the Music Room. The Queen's Gallery contains unique exhibits from the history of the British royal house. The ancient royal stables, which appeared thanks to the architect John Nash in the early 19th century, are also open to visitors. In the so-called stables there is now a famous carriage museum, the collection of which is truly unique of its kind.

Queen Victoria Monument ( Queen Victoria Memorial)

Victoria's reign continued 63 years 7 months And 2 days and was the longest among British monarchs. During Victoria's reign, Britain made enormous strides in industrial development, trade, finance, maritime transport and the expansion of the empire, and became a symbol of sustainability, decency and prosperity. Victoria became the first modern British monarch. Thanks to her extensive connections, Victoria influenced all European politics, for which she received the affectionate nickname “grandmother of Europe.” As the most popular monarch, Victoria has the most monuments in England, the most famous of which is the monument in front of Buckingham Palace. The palace building is located opposite Pall Mall, which ends with this white, marble and gilded monument to Queen Victoria.

Buckingham Palace

But still, the main attraction of Buckingham Palace can be called the exciting ceremony of changing the guards of the royal guards. Today it is one of the oldest English traditions known to mankind. On a certain day for 200 years, this solemn ceremony is complemented by the removal of state standards by the Queen's personal guard. This significant event takes place on a difficult day, the only time a year - on the birthday of the reigning monarch. Buckingham Palace is open to the public only in the absence of the Queen, entrance fee 14 euros.

Changing of the Guard

Over its two-thousand-year history, capital London has acquired a lot of interesting traditions. And perhaps the most beautiful among them are the Changing of the Guard ceremonies. This beautiful theatrical performance can be observed not only at Buckingham Palace (although this ceremony is most often shown on TV), but also in several other places in London. To see this spectacle you only need to know where and when it will happen. You don’t need to pay money to see an ancient ritual, like for many other things in London. The main thing is to arrive early and get the best seats.
The history of all types of changing of the guard begins in 1660. This year marks the beginning of the tradition according to which only the guards of the royal court guard the palaces of British monarchs. The first protected building was Whitehall Palace, where the Royal Horse Guards served.

Changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace

In 1689, the court, along with the guards and the ritual of the changing of the guard, moved to St. James's Palace. And when, in 1837, Queen Victoria chose nearby Buckingham Palace as the site of her royal residence, the guard began to guard it. And he does this to this day, demonstrating to tourists the most beautiful ritual of the changing of the guard in Great Britain.

The colorful changing of the guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, thanks to the bright red uniforms and tall bearskin hats of the foot guards, is about replacing the old guard with a new one. The ceremony lasts 45 minutes. The action itself takes place to the sounds of an orchestra, so you are guaranteed a lot of impressions.

Modern sculpture and architecture can be seen alongside historic buildings in central London. Ultra-modern buildings made of glass and steel, skyscrapers, and residential buildings in the Art Nouveau style have transformed the appearance of the old City and some other areas of London.

For those traveling to London, or What not to do in London.

London is a huge city and noticeably different from other European capitals, and therefore it is very easy to make a lot of mistakes here. And even if you speak English like a true Briton, this does not mean that the language will save you from falling into another tourist trap.
Don't call London the European capital - this is the best way to piss off an imperturbable Briton. In their understanding, the word “European” is a synonym for the word “bad”.
Don't try to try "real English food". It may exist, but only in a very limited number of restaurants. In ordinary establishments, they serve something indigestible that can cause at least heartburn, or even indigestion. And they don’t know how to brew coffee in the country at all. In general, in England you should be careful with any food.
Don't walk on the right side. Everyone knows that in England they drive on the left. The fact is that this world, in principle, lives in the opposite direction. Crowds on the pavement will be on the left, supermarket escalators going up will be on the left, and even London Underground trains stop on the wrong platform. And the percentage of tourists involved in car accidents is slightly higher than average.
Don't ride your bike around the city. With so many cars, you will be run over and slammed into the wall along with your bicycle and will not even be noticed.
Don't confuse Tower Bridge and London Bridge. The pedestrian drawbridge that has become a symbol of London, located not far from the Tower, is the Tower Bridge.
Don't go to Buckingham Palace expecting to see the Queen.
Don't pay to enter museums. Most museums in London are completely free.
Avoid shopping on Oxford Street and Regent Street. All the stores here are analogous to any large Moscow mega-mall.

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London

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INVITE. LONDON. Will you go with me? Tower of London. a raven - the guard of Tower. TRAFALGAR SQUARE. the heart of London. Buckingham Palace. The Queen's residence. Paul's Cathedral. Westminster Abbey. PICCADILLY CIRCUS. James" Park. Speaker"s Corner. We like our city, and you? My Documents. Lesson. knowing. London. Start testing. Crossword London. - London.ppt

London city

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LONDON. FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME! Presentation "London" __________________________. HISTORY. That was before the Romans came. Today London covers a vast area, with millions of inhabitants. GLOSSARY. Patch – building CITY OF LONDON. Actually there are several Londons. First, there is the City of London. It is the financial and business center of Great Britain. About half a million people work there during the day. At night it is almost deserted. THE COUNTRY OF LONDON. Then there is the Country of London. It is composed of about thirty boroughs in addition to the City. GREATER LONDON. - London city.ppt

City London

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The best place in the world! London. Its population is about 7 million people. The West End. The best places of the West End. Buckingham Palace. Kensington Gardens. St. James "s Park. Here are the historical places as well as the famous parks. Hyde Park with its Speaker"s Corner is also here. The Queen"s Residence. The 1700’s the Queen"s Residence was a gift from Henry Ford. Big Ben. Paul"s by William III. The East End. To the east the large area called the East End. This is London's poorest part. Tower of London. Tower Bridge. The City of London. Museums and art galleries of London. Tate Gallery. - City London.ppt

Welcome to London

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Welcome to London. Flag. The flag of the UK. Flag of the Great Britain. London. London. The city. City. St. Paul Cathedral. Westminster. Westminster. Westminster Abbey. Big Ben. The West End. West End. The East End. East End. The House of Parliament. Restaurant. - Welcome to London.ppt

The capital of Great Britain

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London is the capital of Great Britain. London. Museum. What do you know about London. Read correctly. Try to read. Trafalgar Square. "Bloody" Tower. Catholic monastery. Historic area. Westminster Abbey. Big Ben. Westminster and Trafalgar. Last Summer. Today. - The capital of Great Britain.pptx

Sights of London

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“Fascinating travel to London.” Let's go sightseeing in London!!! What do you know about London? What do you know about London? London is the capital of Great Britain. London - Capital of the UK. Do you know what parts does Great Britain consist of? Do you know what parts Great Britain consists of? As we know, London is the capital of Great Britain… London is located on the banks of the Thames. Many visitors come to London and go sightseeing about it. Are you ready to start our journey??? Are you ready to start our journey??? Trafalgar Square. Trafalgar Square is the largest square in London. - Sights of London.ppt

Places in London

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Lesson. London Attractions. The best place in the world. London is the British capital. London. The City. The West End. Buckingham Palace. Kensington Gardens. St. James's Park. Historical places. The Queen's Residence. Henry Ford. Big Ben. Westminster. The East End. Tower of London. Crown Jewels. Tower Bridge. River Thames. The City of London. Museums. London is very rich in museums and art galleries. Henry Tate. Drawings. The British Museum. Museum. Collection. The famous places in the London. Globe Theatre. Trafalgar Square. The Cathedral of Saint Paul. Statue on the border of the city of London. - Places in London.ppt

Places of interest in London

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Places of interest in London. Big Ben. The Palace of Westminster. London eye. Westminster Abbey. Buckingham Palace. Tower of London. Christopher Wren. A square in central London. Tower bridge. British museum. Piccadilly circus. - Places of interest in London.pptx

London Attractions

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The Houses of Parliament. The heart of London is the City. The center of London is Trafalgar Square. In the middle of square stands a monument to Admiral Nelson. The National Gallery. The Queen of England lives in Buckingham Palace. The Victoria and Albert Museum. The large clock in one of the towers is Big Ben. - Sights of London.ppt

Big Ben Clock

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Big Ben. Big Ben is not the name of the tower, but of the 13-ton bell that rings inside. In 1844 By decision of Parliament, a commission was created to build Big Ben. Big Ben's clock was opened on May 31, 1859. The mechanism that powers the hammer of Big Ben. Big Ben has only one bell. The clock on the tower of the United Kingdom Parliament is heard all over the world. BBC radio microphones broadcast Big Ben's clock chime every hour. The height of Big Ben is 61 meters (not counting the spire); The clock is located at a height of 55 m from the ground. Big Ben's clock has long been considered the largest in the world. Tourists are not allowed into Big Ben. - Big Ben.ppt

Big Ben clock

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BIG BEN. A modern picture of "Big Ben". The clock and dials were designed by Augustus Pugin. The surround of the dials isgilded. At the base of each clock dial in gilt letters is the Latin inscription: Nickname. The origin of the nickname Big Ben is the subject of some debate. Significance in popular culture l. - Big Ben clock.pptx

London Eye

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London Eye. Systematize the acquired knowledge. The London eye. The London Eye was opened on New Year's Eve. It is 135 meters high. The London Eye has 32 capsules. Singapore Flyer. Star of Nanchang. The height of the wheel is 73 meters. Southern Star. Name. Ferris wheel rating. - London Eye.ppt

Westminster abbey

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The House of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. The House of Parliament. King Edward the Confessor built a place beside the River Thames in the 11th century. His successors made the palace their main residence. Gradually Westminster became the center of government. At first Parliament was organized to help the monarch rule the country. In the course of centuries, power gradually passed from the monarch to Parliament. Another tradition is that the Queen is not allowed to enter the house of Commons. Westminster Abbey. Opposite the House of Parliament stands Westminster Abbey. A church has stood here since Saxon times, when it was known as West Monastery (Westminster), because of its position to the west of London’s centre. - Westminster abbey.ppt

London Zoo

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Extracurricular activity in English. "Journey to London Zoo." Let's go. A monkey. A tiger. An elephant A crocodile. A parrot. A horse. A wolf. An ostrich. A squirrel. A camel. -