london sights part 2. can you name the sight? 2 the tower of london
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London SightsLondon Sights
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The Tower of LondonThe Tower of London
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It is very old. It has a long and cruel history. You can see it from the river Thames. It is not just one building. Many years ago The Kings and Queens of Britain lived in this place.
It is very old. It has a long and cruel history. You can see it from the river Thames. It is not just one building. Many years ago The Kings and Queens of Britain lived in this place.
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Big BenBig Ben
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It stands near the Houses of Parliament. It is really a bell. It weighs 13,720 kilograms. It has a deep tone and you can hear it on the radio. It is a famous clock.
It stands near the Houses of Parliament. It is really a bell. It weighs 13,720 kilograms. It has a deep tone and you can hear it on the radio. It is a famous clock.
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WestminsterWestminsterAbbeyAbbey
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It is not far from the Houses of Parliament. It is a symbol of England. It was founded by St. Peter and built by King Edward in 1065. Some famous people are buried there.
It is not far from the Houses of Parliament. It is a symbol of England. It was founded by St. Peter and built by King Edward in 1065. Some famous people are buried there.
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The Houses of ParliamentThe Houses of Parliament
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They stand beside the river Thames. You can also see them from Westminster Abbey. The country’s leaders speak at this place. The famous clock Big Ben stands near them.
They stand beside the river Thames. You can also see them from Westminster Abbey. The country’s leaders speak at this place. The famous clock Big Ben stands near them.
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Trafalgar SquareTrafalgar Square
It is the largest square in London – the heart of London. At the middle of the square stands a tall column, a monument honoring Admiral Nelson.
It is the largest square in London – the heart of London. At the middle of the square stands a tall column, a monument honoring Admiral Nelson.
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Tower BridgeTower Bridge
It is the most famous example of the bascule bridge. Tower bridge is across the River Thames in the heart of London.
It is the most famous example of the bascule bridge. Tower bridge is across the River Thames in the heart of London.
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Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the Queen’s official and main royal London home. It is the official London residence of Britain’s monarchy since 1837.
Buckingham Palace is the Queen’s official and main royal London home. It is the official London residence of Britain’s monarchy since 1837.
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St. Paul’s CathedralSt. Paul’s Cathedral
This church was built by Christopher Wren between 1675 and 1711.It’s one of the largest cathedrals in Europe.
This church was built by Christopher Wren between 1675 and 1711.It’s one of the largest cathedrals in Europe.
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Tate GalleryTate Gallery
It is an art gallery, now called Tate Britain. There are four galleries in Tate family. Tate Britain is situated on Millbank in London.
It is an art gallery, now called Tate Britain. There are four galleries in Tate family. Tate Britain is situated on Millbank in London.
Agree or disagree with the statements
Agree or disagree with the statements
- St. Paul’s Cathedral is a big church.- Big Ben is far from the Houses of Parliament.- Westminster bridge is the famous bridge across the river Thames.- The Tate Gallery is in Oxford Street.- The Tower of London is near Westminster Abbey.- Tower Bridge is next to the Tower of London.- Buckingham Palace stands near the river Thames.
- St. Paul’s Cathedral is a big church.- Big Ben is far from the Houses of Parliament.- Westminster bridge is the famous bridge across the river Thames.- The Tate Gallery is in Oxford Street.- The Tower of London is near Westminster Abbey.- Tower Bridge is next to the Tower of London.- Buckingham Palace stands near the river Thames.
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