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London is the capital of Great London is the capital of Great Britain.Britain.

““When a man is tired of When a man is tired of London he is tired of London he is tired of life”.life”.

London was founded in London was founded in the first century AD by the first century AD by the Romans. They left the Romans. They left London in the 5-th London in the 5-th century and the city was century and the city was largely abandoned. By largely abandoned. By the 8-th century London the 8-th century London was again a busy trad ing was again a busy trad ing centre, and in the 11-th centre, and in the 11-th century it became the century it became the capital of Englandcapital of England

It is situated on the river Thames.It is situated on the river Thames.

The Thames is the most The Thames is the most important river in Great important river in Great Britain. It is 334 km Britain. It is 334 km long.long.

London is one of the biggest cities in London is one of the biggest cities in the world.the world.

The Great Fire of 1666 destroyed three-quarters of the city. Sir The Great Fire of 1666 destroyed three-quarters of the city. Sir Christopher Wren rebuilt St. Paul's Cathedral and designed 51 Christopher Wren rebuilt St. Paul's Cathedral and designed 51 churches. The rebuilding of London followed the medieval street churches. The rebuilding of London followed the medieval street plan, but the old wooden houses were replaced by build ings of brick plan, but the old wooden houses were replaced by build ings of brick to reduce the future fire risk.to reduce the future fire risk.

During the 19-th century London spread rapidly into the suburbs. During the 19-th century London spread rapidly into the suburbs. As a result of it new forms of transport were devel oped, including As a result of it new forms of transport were devel oped, including the underground railway system. Britain was then at the height of the underground railway system. Britain was then at the height of her Imperial Powers and this is expressed in such buildings as the her Imperial Powers and this is expressed in such buildings as the Houses of Parliament and St. Pancras Station.Houses of Parliament and St. Pancras Station.

Large areas of London were destroyed by bombs during World War Large areas of London were destroyed by bombs during World War II and the rebuilding that followed was of mixed quality.II and the rebuilding that followed was of mixed quality.

Today in its full extent Greater London covers 625 square miles and Today in its full extent Greater London covers 625 square miles and consists of 33 separate boroughs, including the City, the West End, consists of 33 separate boroughs, including the City, the West End, the East End and houses 7 million people. Its population is more the East End and houses 7 million people. Its population is more than 11 million people.than 11 million people.

London is divided into 4 main parts: the City, London is divided into 4 main parts: the City, the West End, the East End and Westminster.the West End, the East End and Westminster.

THE CITY.THE CITY.

The City is the business centre of London.It extends The City is the business centre of London.It extends over an area of about 2,6 square kilometres.over an area of about 2,6 square kilometres.

About half a million people work there, but less than About half a million people work there, but less than 6000 live there. It is the financial centre of the UK 6000 live there. It is the financial centre of the UK with many banks and offices.with many banks and offices.

The West EndThe West End

is the part where rich is the part where rich people live. Here you people live. Here you can see theatres, clubs, can see theatres, clubs, museums, shops, hotels museums, shops, hotels and beautiful parks.and beautiful parks.

THE WEST ENDTHE WEST END All the historical places and famous parks are in the West End. All the historical places and famous parks are in the West End.

The West End, spreading from the political centre at The West End, spreading from the political centre at Westminster includes the shopping area of Knightsbridge, Westminster includes the shopping area of Knightsbridge, Oxford Street, Piccadilly Circus and the fashionable Covent Oxford Street, Piccadilly Circus and the fashionable Covent Garden; it hosts museums and galleries, among them are the Garden; it hosts museums and galleries, among them are the Tate Gallery, the National Gallery, Portrait Gallery and the Tate Gallery, the National Gallery, Portrait Gallery and the British Museum. In the West End there are Houses of Parlia British Museum. In the West End there are Houses of Parlia ment, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace. The best ment, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace. The best known streets are: Whitehall with important Governmental known streets are: Whitehall with important Governmental offices, Downing Street, №10 has been the Prime Minister's offices, Downing Street, №10 has been the Prime Minister's official residence, and Fleet Street which has long been asso official residence, and Fleet Street which has long been asso ciated with printing and was recently the home of many na ciated with printing and was recently the home of many na tional newspapers.tional newspapers.

The name "West End" is associated with wealth, luxury and The name "West End" is associated with wealth, luxury and goods of high quality.goods of high quality.

The East End.The East End.

In the East End live poor people, workers and In the East End live poor people, workers and dockers.dockers.

The port of London was untill recently in the East The port of London was untill recently in the East End. It is an area of docks, unattractive in appearance, End. It is an area of docks, unattractive in appearance, but very important in the country's commerce .but very important in the country's commerce .

Westminster is the political centre of Westminster is the political centre of London.London.

The Houses of Parliament – the seat of the British The Houses of Parliament – the seat of the British Government – are situated here.Government – are situated here.

Here you can see the symbol of London- the famous Here you can see the symbol of London- the famous clock Big Ben.clock Big Ben.

The sights of London.The sights of London.

Madam Tussaud’s Life-size Figures of Famous Madam Tussaud’s Life-size Figures of Famous People is the waxworks museum , which has one of People is the waxworks museum , which has one of the largest collection of wax models in the world. the largest collection of wax models in the world. Here you can meet great characters of history and Here you can meet great characters of history and art. There is a special place for the Queen’s family.art. There is a special place for the Queen’s family.

The sights of London.The sights of London.

The Tower of London.The Tower of London.

The Tower is very old. It The Tower is very old. It has a long and cruel has a long and cruel history. The tall building history. The tall building is the White Tower, the is the White Tower, the oldest part of the London. oldest part of the London. Near the river is the Near the river is the Bloody Tower.Bloody Tower.

It’s worth to visit It’s worth to visit

The Royal Parks:The Royal Parks: