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Westminster
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The city of Westminster is a part of London. It lies on the north bank of the River Thames at the heart of London’s West End. The City of Westminster is the site of some of the finest and most historically important buildings in England. For example, it contains Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. Westminster Abbey is a church where a lot of important ceremonies, like the coronation of the King or Queen, take place. Buckingham Palace is the residence of the King or Queen. It is always guarded by guards in the typical red uniform and black fur cap. There are many more buildings which belong to Westminster, like the House of Parliament. You probably know the famous clock at the House of Parliament: Big Ben.
What I've learned about Westminster:
Tower of London & Tower Bridge
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The Tower of London is an internationally famous monument. It was built in 1066 and sits on the River Thames. The Tower of London has become a symbol of royalty. The Crown Jewels are kept here! The Tower has been the setting for some of the most momentous events in European and British history. It has been the sight of many tragedies, for example the execution of three English Queens.
The Tower Bridge is near the Tower of London. It was built to be able to cross the River Thames without disrupting the traffic on the river. It took 8 years to build. It was opened in 1884.
What I've learned about the Tower of London and Tower Bridge:
Piccadilly Circus
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Piccadilly Circus is an intersection at the heart of London. It is just a minute’s walk from the centre of London’s entertainment district in the West End and Leicester Square. Piccadilly Circus was built just over 200 years ago, opening to traffic in 1819. It has got its name from pickadills
which are stiff lace collars worn in Elizabethan times (see picture).
You can find the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain with
its famous statue of cupid, as well as two theatres
and the London Pavilion in Piccadilly Circus.
Pickadills of Elizabethan times
What I've learned about Piccadilly Circus:
London Eye
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The London Eye is the world’s largest observation wheel. It is 135 metres high. It was conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects and was launched in 2000. Originally, it was supposed to be in London for a short time. They wanted it to travel to different places. But with millions boarding it every year, its popularity has prompted its lease to be extended. Today it is a permanent fixture on the London skyline and a beautiful symbol of modern London. The standard walk up ticket for an adult costs 39£ and one complete rotation takes 30 minutes, which makes it quite pricey.
What I've learned about the London Eye:
London Sights
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Fill the table with information about the London sights.
Go around and ask others to give you information.
You may not just copy their notes! Talk to each other!
Go around and ask others to give you information.
You may not just copy their notes! Talk to each other!
Name of the sight:
Important info:
Name of the sight:
Important info:
Name of the sight:
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Questions you can ask
What do you know about...? Can you tell me something about...? What is so important about...? Why is ... a famous sight in London?
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