ALL ABOUT LONDON Elina Braoudaki

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The British Royal Family

The Great Queens of EnglandQueen Victoria was the monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death, 22 January 1901.

Elizabeth was queen regnant of England and Ireland from 17

November 1558 until her death, 24 March 1603.

ClothingVictorian Era Elizabethan Era

British ArchitectureElizabethan detached house Victorian Semi-detached houses

The Great Plague (1664–1666) killed an estimated 100,000 people, about 20% of

London's population.  Bubonic plague is a disease caused by theYersinia

pestis bacterium which is usually transmitted through the bite of an infected

flea.

The fire started in Pudding Lane in a baker’s shop owned by Thomas Farriner – who was the king’s baker. His maid failed to put out the ovens at the end of the night. The heat created by the ovens caused sparks to ignite the wooden home of Farriner. Once it started, the fire spread quickly. The city was basically made out of wood and with September following on from the summer, the city was very dry. Strong winds fanned the flames. Although the loss of life was minimal, 80% of the city was destroyed, including 13,000 houses, 89 churches, and 52 Guild Halls. Thousands of citizens found themselves homeless and financially ruined. The one positive effect of the Great Fire of London was that the plague, diminished greatly, due to the mass death of the plague-carrying rats in the fire. 

The Great Fire of London of 1666

London Sightseeing

Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace serves as both

the office and London residence

of Her Majesty The Queen. It is

one of the few working royal

palaces remaining in the world

today.In 1837 Queen Victoria

became the first Monarch to live

in the six-hundred room palace.

Queen Elizabeth II was crowned

in 1953 and resides in

Buckingham Palace. If the Royals

are at home the flag is flown.

Changing of the Guard Changing of the Guard is one

of the oldest and most familiar ceremonies associated with Buckingham Palace. This process takes place in the forecourt of Buckingham

Palace at 11.30 every day in summer, every other day in winter, and lasts about 45

minutes.

Houses of Parliament The Palace of Westminster, also

known as the Houses of Parliament, is the seat of the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom—the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The Palace lies on the north bank of the River Thames and it contains around 1,100 rooms, 100 staircases and 3 kilometres (2 mi) of corridors. Parliament examines what the Government is doing, makes new laws, holds the power to set taxes and debates the issues of the day.

Big BenBig Ben is a part of the Houses of Parliament. When Parliament is sitting at night a light shines above the clock. Big Ben is the name of the bell inside the clock tower.

The Tower of London

The Tower of London is a

famous castle built in the middle ages (1078). Once it was a prison for kings and queens. Famous prisoners were Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I. Today the Tower is a museum where you can see the Crown Jewels.

Beefeaters They are responsible

for looking after any prisoners at the Tower and safeguarding the British crown jewels, but in practice they act as tour guides and are a tourist attraction in their own right.

Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge crosses the river Thames near the Tower of London. It opens for big ships to pass. The traffic is stopped and everyone must wait.

River ThamesLondon is situated on

the river Thames. It flows through the city. The buildings in the

background are called The Docklands. They

were built after the London Docks were

closed down.

Trafalgar Square

In the middle of Trafalgar Square is the famous

monument of Lord Nelson. He fought and won the

Battle of Trafalgar against Napoleon in 1805. The

victory gave Britain control of the sea. There is a very

big fountain too.

British MuseumThe British Museum is a museum of human history and culture situated in London. Its collections, which number more than seven million objects, are amongst the largest in the world and originate from all continents. In the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities of the British Museum, The Cycladic, Minoan and Mycenaean cultures are represented, and the Greek collection includes important sculpture from the Parthenon in Athens, as well as elements of two of the Seven Wonders of theAncient World the Mausoleum at Halikarnassos and the Temple of Artemis at Ephesos.

London Eye

London Eye was put up for the Millenium in 2000. It is a giant wheel situated on the banks of the River Thames in London.

London ZooLondon Zoo is the world's oldest

scientific zoo. It was opened in

London on 27 April 1828, and

was originally intended to be

used as a collection

for scientific study. It was

eventually opened to the

public in 1847.Today it houses

a collection of 755 species of

animals, with 16,802

individuals, making it one of

the largest collections in the

United Kingdom.

Double-decker Bus

Typical red buses transport

passengers through the City of

London.

Red Telephone Booth

The “Jubilee Kiosk” was installed round Britain to

celebrate King George’s V’s Jubilee in 1935.

Nowadays traditional red telephone booths are

rather rare due to modern communication

technology. The colour red was chosen to make them

easy to spot.

London Tube

The London Underground system is the oldest in the world. Londoners call their underground "The Tube".

Madame Tussaud’s Madame Tussaud's is the world's most

famous wax museum. Millions of visitors go there to see the lifelike wax figures of historical persons, modern stars, politicians and criminals.

Piccadilly CircusPiccadilly Circus is London's hub. Five major roads converge here - most of the theatres are within a few hundred yards of it.The Circus is particularly known for its video display and neon signs mounted on the corner building on the northern side, as well as the fountain and statue of an archer popularly known as Eros

The Royal Parks of London

Fresh air, nature and wildlife: there are plenty of green and open spaces to enjoy in London. Hyde Park was created to satisfy a royal passion for hunting. But over the years it became a place where people have pursued many other pleasures.

English Afternoon Tea - A Great British CustomAfternoon tea is a small meal snack typically eaten between 3pm and 5pm. The custom of afternoon tea originated in England in the 1840s.Traditionally, loose tea is brewed in

a teapot and served with milk and sugar.

English BreakfastA traditional full English breakfast includes bacon (traditionally back bacon), poached or

fried eggs, fried or grilled tomatoes, fried mushrooms, fried bread or toast with butter, sausages and baked beans, usually served with a mug of tea. As nearly everything is

fried in this meal, it is commonly called a "fry-up".

English muffinsA muffin or English muffin is a small, round, flat (or thin) type of yeast-

leavened bread which is commonly served split horizontally, toasted, and buttered. Muffins are eaten either as a snack alone or as part of a meal.

Fish and chipsFish and chips is a popular take-away food in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and South Africa. It consists of fish which is fried and served

with chips. It is sometimes accompanied by mushy peas or tartare sauce.

Sausages and mashed potatoesEnglish sausages are colloquially known as "bangers". They are distinctive in that they are usually made from fresh meats and rarely smoked, dried, or strongly flavoured. Bangers and Mash is the familiar term for sausages and mashed potatoes. A traditional British recipe loved by everyone.

Olympic Games 2012

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City of London Tour