Слайд 3London is the capital of the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland. It is an old city, its
history counts more than two thousand years. London is both the capital of the country and a huge port.
Слайд 6London is situated upon both banks of the Thames, about
forty miles from the mouth and is divided into two
parts by the river: north and south.
Слайд 7There are 17 bridges that cross the river
Слайд 8The population of London is more than 9 million people
Слайд 9The history of London goes back to Roman times. Due
to favorable geographical position, soon after the Roman conquest, a
small town became an important trade centre.
Слайд 10Actually, London can be divided into several parts: The City
Of London, The West End, The East End, Westminster
Слайд 11The City is the oldest part of London with narrow
streets and pavements. There are many offices, companies and banks
in this part of London. The City of London is the financial centre of the UK. Only a few thousand people live there. But in the day-time it is full of people: as about half a million people come to work there. The biggest banks and offices are concentrated in the City.
Слайд 12The West End is the centre of London. It is
full of richest hotels, largest supermarkets, best cinemas and concert-halls.
There are a lot of beautiful houses and gardens. Only well-to-do people can live there.
Слайд 13Another important district of London is Westminster, where most of
Government buildings are situated.
Слайд 14Westminster Palace is the seat of the British Parliament. Westminster
Palace was founded in 1050. It is situated in the
centre of London
Слайд 15Many great Englishmen were buried in the Abbey: Newton, Darwin
and others
Слайд 16The Towers of the Houses of Parliament stand high above
the City.
Слайд 17On the highest tower there is the largest clock in
the country which is known as Big Ben. One can
hear Big Ben strike every quarter of an hour. The clock “Big Ben” came into service in 1859. Big Ben is the biggest Clock bell in Britain.
Слайд 18The official London residence of the Queen is Buckingham Palace.
It was built in the 18th century and it is
in the centre of this square.
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There are many nice squares in London. Trafalgar square is
one of them.
Слайд 20One can see a statue of Lord Nelson in the
middle of this square.
Слайд 21There are many museums, libraries and galleries in London
Слайд 22The Tate Gallery is one of the well-known galleries in
London
Henry Tate was a sugar manufacturer. He was fond of
paintings and collected many pictures
Слайд 23The British museum is a very interesting place in London.
It was founded in 1753.
Слайд 24The East End of London is the industrial area and
the place where working people live. There are many factories,
workshops and docks there. The East End, lying eastwards from the City is very large and crowded
Слайд 25There are many cars and buses in London
Слайд 26There is the Tube in London too.
The underground, constructed
in London, was the first underground in the world