This document provides information about attractions in London, including the London Eye observation wheel, Big Ben clock tower, River Thames, Olympic Stadium, and London's theaters and museums. It notes that London hosted the 2012 Olympics and is the capital and largest city of the United Kingdom. The attractions section gives details about the construction and features of the London Eye, Big Ben, and Olympic Stadium.

1. WELCOME
TO LONDON
By JP.LK

2. ABOUT LONDON
London is the capital of England, the home of the
Olympics in 2012.
It is the largest city in the United Kingdom.
London is a very important city during the
Olympics as it is home to many of the events.

3. ATTRACTIONS

4. LONDON EYE
The London Eye is one of the
many attractions in London.
It was finished in the year 2000.
It took seven years to make the London Eye.
The London Eye can carry 800 passengers at a
time.

5. THE BIG BEN
The Big Ben was finished on the 10th April 1858, that
makes it 153 years old.
Big Ben is 2.28 metres tall.
It is made out of tin and copper.
The official name of the clock is
The Great Westminster Clock.

6. THE RIVER THAMES
All along the River Thames are many royal palaces,
government buildings, market squares.
It is the longest river in England and goes right
through the centre of London.
It features heavily in the credits of a UK
favourite… Eastenders!

7. OLYMPIC STADIUM
The Olympic Stadium is purpose built for the 2012
Olympics and is situated in East London.
The Olympic stadium is surrounded by water on
three sides.
You enter via one of five bridges
It is built especially of sustainable
resources.

8. NIGHTLIFE
AND
ENTERTAINMENT

9. See a show on Broadway- London’s
world famous theatres!

11. The museums are always worth a look-
there’s something for adults and kids.