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TOP TEN attractions of London Big ben Tower Bridge London Eye H o u s e s o f P a r l i a m e n t Piccadilly Circus T o w e r o f L o n d o n T r a f a l g a r S q u a r e S t . P a u l ' s C a t h e d r a l W e s t m i n s t e r A b b e y B u c k i n g h a m P a l a c e Big Ben Saint Stephen's Tower What is Big Ben? • Big Ben is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. It is the clock tower. The name Big Ben is used to describe the clock tower that is part of the Palace of Westminster. • Big Ben is situated on the banks of the River Thames on the north side of the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London. • Even after the nearby House of Commons was destroyed by bombing during World War II, the clock kept on chiming. The clock's mechanism, designed by Edmund Beckett Denison, has a remarkable accuracy. • At the base of each clock face is a Latin inscription, in gilt letters. It reads “Domine salvam fac Reginam nostrum Victoriam Primam” "O Lord, keep safe our Queen Victoria the First" How heavy is Big Ben bell? • The Big Ben bell has the following measurements: 9'-0" diameter, 7'-6" high, and weighs 13 tons 10 cwts 3 qtrs 15lbs (13,760 Kg) When can we hear the bell ring? • Big Ben chimes every 15 minutes and the sound can be heard for a radius of up to 5 miles. Tower Bridge • Where does the Tower Bridge stand ? Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest, most recognisable bridges in the World. • Why is the Tower Bridge special? Tower Bridge is the only Thames bridge which can be raised. The middle section can be raised to permit large vessels to pass the Tower Bridge. Engines raise the bridge sections, which weigh about 1000 tons each, in just over a minute. It used to be raised about 50 times a day, but nowadays it is only raised 4 to 5 times a week. Bridge History Plans for the Tower Bridge were devised around 1876 when the east of London became extremely crowded and a bridge across the Thames in that area of the city seemed necessary. Five contractors and nearly 450 workers were involved in the construction of the 265 meter long bridge. It took 11,000 tons of steel to build the framework. London Eye Millennium wheel A modern but already very popular tourist attraction, a giant observation wheel located in the Jubilee Gardens on the South Bank, between Westminster and Hungerford Bridges. The wheel was constructed in sections which were floated up the river Thames on barges and assembled lying flat on pontoons. Quick facts about London Eye: • The total weight of steel in the Eye is 1,700 tonnes. • The London Eye can carry 800 passengers at a time on a thirty-minute ride. From its highest point of 450 feet, it promises views of up to 25 miles. • The London Eye stands 135 metres (443 feet) high. The observation wheel turns slow enough for people to embark while it is moving. A complete turn takes about thirty minutes. Thanks to the construction of the glass capsules on the outer side of the rim, the passengers have a great 360 degree view over London. (The London Eye as seen from Westminster Bridge with the London Aquarium and County Hall to the right) capsules Houses of Parliament Palace of Westminster 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. From the middle of the 11th century until 1512 the Palace of Westminster was the royal home to the Kings and Queens of England. (View from the London Eye ) [...]... Collegiate Church of St Peter) RELIGION and HERITAGE IN BRITAIN • Just to the west of the Palace of Westminster It is one of the oldest buildings in London and one of the most important religious centres in the country • The Abbey was built by Edward the Confessor • Every King and Queen has been crowned in Westminster Abbey since William the Conqueror in 1066 • Many kings and Queens and famous people are buried... has been standing guard over the capital The For Tower of London was originally built by William the Conqueror, following his successful invasion of England in 1066  London has played different roles in British History: a Royal Palace, fortress, prison, place of execution, arsenal, Royal Mint, Royal Zoo and Jewel house  Today the Tower of London is best known for its Crown Jewels (the collection... love and beauty The statue is made of aluminum London' s first illuminated billboards were installed here in 1895 The creation of Shaftesbury Avenue in 1885 turned the plaza into a busy traffic junction This made Piccadilly Circus attractive for advertisers (billboards at the Circus) (The Circus at night) Tower of London What is the Tower of London?  over 900 years, the Tower of London has been standing... placed the birds under royal protection and the wings of the ravens are clipped to prevent them from flying away Buckingham Palace • Buckingham Palace was originally a grand house built by the Dukes of Buckingham for his wife George IV began transforming it into a palace in 1826 • It is the Queen's official and main royal London home It has been the official London residence of Britain's monarchy since... Trafalgar Square • The Square is named in honour of the British victory, led by Admiral Lord Nelson, at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 • Trafalgar Square was designed by Sir Charles Barry (he was also responsible for the Houses of Parliament) It was constructed in the 1840s • The column was built between 1841 and 1843 On top of the column stands a five and a halve (18ft) tall statue of Lord Nelson At the... Paul’s Cathedral • Located within the City of London on Ludgate Hill, the City’s highest point • Was built between 1675 and 1711 by Sir Christopher Wren • St Paul's Cathedral seen today is the fourth It was destroyed 3times • The cathedral’s crypt is the largest in Western Europe and extends the entire length of the building There are over 200 monuments and memorials in the crypt • The dome of St Paul's... The Palace has around 600 rooms, including 19 State rooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 78 bathrooms, 92 offices, a cinema and a swimming pool It also has its own post office and police station • About 400 people work at the Palace, including domestic servants, chefs, footmen, cleaners, plumbers, gardeners, chauffeurs, electricians, and two people who look after the 300 clocks Who guards the palace?... Thomas More and Queen Elisabeth I was confined here Byward Tower The main entrance of the Tower of London Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters) Dressed in historic clothes, they not only guard the tower, but also give guided tours of the fortress One of the about forty Yeoman Warders is known as the Ravenmaster, responsible for the ravens that have been living here for centuries Legend has it that the Tower and the... in London) • On the north side of Trafalgar Square is the National Gallery (home of an impressive collection of paintings-works from some of the world's most famous painters, including Rubens, Vermeer, van Gogh, Titian, Leonardo da Vinci, Renoir and Claude Monet.) • At the north-east corner of Trafalgar Square is the St Martin-in-the-Fields parish church It is one of the most famous churches in London. .. Circus Facts: • A busy square in the heart of London • It is famous for the fountain installed here at the end of the nineteenth century and for the neon advertising that turned the square into a miniature version of Times Square • The Circus lies at the intersection of five main roads: Regent Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Piccadilly Street, Covent Street and Haymarket • • • There is seminude statue on . advertisers. (The Circus at night) Tower of London What is the Tower of London?  For over 900 years, the Tower of London has been standing guard over the capital. The Tower of London was originally built by. House of Lords and the House of Commons. From the middle of the 11th century until 1512 the Palace of Westminster was the royal home to the Kings and Queens of England. (View from the London Eye. rim, the passengers have a great 360 degree view over London. (The London Eye as seen from Westminster Bridge with the London Aquarium and County Hall to the right) capsules Houses of Parliament Palace