AVisit to London !
London is the most desirable city for those who study English. The capital of the United Kingdom attracts visitors from all over the world . In fact, it's one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe. People want to live,work and study here. What is more, London is famous for its theatres and galleries, clubs and shops. Although the sky is often grey, the city is so colourful: it mixes modern and medieval, the traditional and the new.
I'm sure, everyone wants to visit London at least once a life. And today I'd like you to make a sightseeing tour to this fantastic city. And the delightful works of Richard MacNeil will help us to see London and enjoy our excursion.
Maybe it's because I'm a Londoner,
That I love London so;
Maybe it's because I'm a Londoner,
That I think of her wherever I go.
I get a funny feeling inside of me,
Just walking up and down;
Maybe it's because I'm a Londoner,
That I love London town.
Hubert Gregg
London is the most desirable city for those who study English. The capital of the United Kingdom attracts visitors from all over the world . In fact, it's one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe. People want to live,work and study here. What is more, London is famous for its theatres and galleries, clubs and shops. Although the sky is often grey, the city is so colourful: it mixes modern and medieval, the traditional and the new.
I'm sure, everyone wants to visit London at least once a life. And today I'd like you to make a sightseeing tour to this fantastic city. And the delightful works of Richard MacNeil will help us to see London and enjoy our excursion.
This video can be used for teaching the peculiarities of Northern Ireland and its capital.
My picture story : Prague
Every hour a big crowd gathers in front of the Prague Astronomical Clock ,called Orloy, to watch the short show of apostles passing above the heads that has been performing here since 1410.
Prague is home to a number of famous cultural attractions, many of which survived the violence and destruction of 20th-century Europe. Main attractions include the Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, the Jewish Quarter, the Lennon Wall, and Petřín hill. Since 1992, the extensive historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.
Today, my dear friends, I'd like we to visit majestic Buckingham Palace in London . It's, no doubt, one of the first- ranked attractions in London. The palace is located in the Westminster district of London within St. James Park.. The park is opend to the public and is home to a large collection of live birds from around the world which was started during the reign of Charles II.
It is accessible from the tube and busses. Victoria Station is just to the south.It's a right time to explore it, because in August and September it's available for visitors. Do you know, that it was firstly opened to the public in 1993?
Belfast Castle
My picture story : Prague
Oh Prague!
People from everywhere come here to admire the majestic beauty of this city! You can hear different languages around.
This is a modern city with the medieval spirit filled its narrow streets and lanes! The houses, towers, bridges, castles, squares are terrific and inspirational! A guide will tell you a lot of horror stories from the past and then add that at night it is possible to meet some ghosts in the streets of Prague!
Every hour a big crowd gathers in front of the Prague Astronomical Clock ,called Orloy, to watch the short show of apostles passing above the heads that has been performing here since 1410.
Prague is home to a number of famous cultural attractions, many of which survived the violence and destruction of 20th-century Europe. Main attractions include the Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, the Jewish Quarter, the Lennon Wall, and Petřín hill. Since 1992, the extensive historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.
It is accessible from the tube and busses. Victoria Station is just to the south.It's a right time to explore it, because in August and September it's available for visitors. Do you know, that it was firstly opened to the public in 1993?
Buckingham Palace is the Queen's official and main royal London home. It has been the official London residence of Britain's monarchy since 1837. Queen Victoria was the first monarch to live there . That's why just right in front of the building of the palace you can see the Queen Victoria Memorial guarded by four lions .
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.
Do you know, that when the Queen is at home, you can see her royal flag flying from the flag pole on top of Buckingham Palace? This flag is called the Royal Standard.
Buckingham Palace is a huge building. It has 775 rooms. These include 19 State rooms, 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms. In measurements, the building is 108 metres long across the front, 120 metres deep (including the central quadrangle) and 24 metres high. The rooms are furnished and decorated with priceless works of art that form part of the Royal Collection, one of the major art collections in the world today.
Would you like to see some of the halls of Buckingham Palace?
The Grand Staircase at Buckingham Palace
The Blue Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace
The Throne Room at Buckingham Palace
The White Drawing at Buckingham Palace
The State Dining Room at Buckingham Palace
While the state apartments are only open to the public in summer (August-September), the Queen's Gallery and the Royal Mews are both open to the Public for longer periods. In the Queens Gallery, you can see works of art from the Royal Collection.
In the Royal Mews, state coaches and carriages are displayed, including the Gold State Coach used in every coronation since 1762. The stables are also open to the public
The Gold State Coach
Changing of the Guard
The changing of the guard happens in front of Buckingham Palace. It's colourful and attracts a lot of tourists. The ceremony begins at 11:30, May through August. The frequency is reduced to alternate days from September to April. The time, according to some, varies, so get there a bit early.
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