The document highlights several famous buildings and monuments in London, including Big Ben (officially Elizabeth Tower), the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye. It discusses their historical significance, architectural details, and cultural relevance. Notable mentions also include Nelson's Column, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey.

1. Buildings and Monuments
in London
Today we are going to talk about
some famous buildings and
monuments in London. Can you
name any?

2. The Big Ben
“The Big Ben” is the
nickname of the famous
clock tower at the end of
the Houses of Parliament.
It was formerly known as
the Clock Tower, however
its official name since
2012 is the Elizabeth
Tower, named in tribute
to Queen Elizabeth II. The
bell in the Big Ben chimes
every 15 minutes.

3. The Houses of Parliament
Also known as the
Palace of
Westminster, the
Houses of
Parliament is the
meeting place of
the Parliament of
the United
Kingdom. It is
situated by the
River Thames.

4. Shaftesbury Memorial and the Statue
of Eros
The Shaftesbury Monument
Memorial Fountain was first
built in 1892-1893 to
commemorate Lord
Shaftesbury, a famous
Victorian politician. The
fountain is topped by a
famous nude statue, which is
meant to be the Greek god
Anteros, but is often known
by the name of his twin
brother, Eros, the Greek god
of love.

5. Marble Arch
Marble Arch was designed
by John Nash in 1827, but
was not completed until
1833. It was originally
designed to be an
entrance to the
Buckingham Palace, but as
construction of the Palace
changed, so did the
location of the Marble
Arch.

6. Monument to the Great Fire of London
Commonly known as
“Monument”, this
monument
commemorates the
Great Fire of London in
September 1666,
indicating where the
fire started.

7. Nelson’s Column
Nelson's Column is a
monument situated in
Trafalgar Square in central
London built to commemorate
Admiral Horatio Nelson, who
died at the Battle of Trafalgar
in 1805. The whole monument
is 51.6 metres tall, from the
bottom of the pedestal to the
top of Nelson’s hat. It is
surrounded by four bronze
lions at its base.

8. The London Eye
The London Eye is a giant
Ferris wheel situated on
the South Bank of the
River Thames. It is the
tallest Ferris wheel in
Europe, and it is the third
largest Ferris wheel in the
world. With many thanks
to the incredible views,
the London Eye is the
most popular paid tourist
attraction in the UK.

9. Buckingham Palace
Buckingham
Palace is the
official home and
workplace of the
current British
Monarch, Her
Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II.

10. St. Paul’s Cathedral
St. Paul’s Cathedral is
a Church of England
Cathedral, and is one
of the most famous
sights of London. Its
beautiful dome is the
home to the
Whispering galleries –
where you can
whisper against a wall
and it can be heard at
another part.

11. Westminster Abbey
The Westminster Abbey is
one of the most notable
religious buildings in the
UK. It was built in the 10th
Century and is a famous
London icon.

12. That concludes the 10
famous buildings and
monuments I have chosen to
speak about today. There are
many more that you can find
for yourself as you explore
London!