This presentation provides an overview of sights to see on a big bus tour of London. It includes photos and descriptions of landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Tower Bridge, London Eye, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London, Piccadilly Circus, and Trafalgar Square. Attendees are invited to match the photos to the corresponding landmarks in an interactive activity.
3. Madame Tussaud’s St. Paul’s Catherdral
Tower of London
Tower Bridge
London Eye
Trafalgar Square
Picadilly Circus
Big Ben
Buckingham Palace
Houses of Parliament
Westminster Abbey
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4. Big Ben and the Houses of
Parliament
The Houses of Parliament has been the home of
the English political system since the 16th century,
and the seat of British government for over 200 years.
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5. St Paul's Cathedral
The beautiful cathedral was designed
by London’s most renowned architect,
Sir Christopher Wren, following the
destruction of the previous building during
the Great Fire of London in 1666.
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6. The Tower of London
Today the Tower is a popular tourist attraction, with visitors keen
to understand more of its unique history. The Tower is also home to
the Crown Jewels.
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7. Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge opened in 1894 and is now one
of the most instantly recognised landmarks
in London.
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8. Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey, is London’s oldest religious building.
Its origins go back over 1,000 years to 970AD. A stone
monastery was built on the site in 1050 by Edward
the Confessor. The Abbey has been the traditional place
for the coronation and burial of British monarchs.
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11. Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus connects Regents Street, Piccadilly, Shaftesbury Avenue
and the Haymarket. It is in the heart of theatre land and famous for the large
electronic advertising signs.
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12. Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is the most famous public space in London.
It is used for political gatherings and is a centre for national
celebration.
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13. The London Eye
The Merlin Entertainments London Eye
is the largest observation wheel in the world.
It stands at 135 metres tall and has 32 pods
representing the 32 London boroughs.
The wheel was built in 1999 as part of
London’s millenium celebrations.
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14. Match the photos and the sights
1 1.The Tower of London
1 2. The London Eye 3
1 3. St.Paul’s Cathedral
4. The Tower Bridge
5.The Houses of Parliament
6. Buckingham Palace
7. Trafalgar Square
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8. Westminster Abbey 2
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16. Match the photos and the sights
1.The Tower of London
1 2. The London Eye
3. St.Paul’s Cathedral
4. The Tower Bridge
5.The Houses of Parliament
6. Buckingham Palace
7. Trafalgar Square
8. Westminster Abbey
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