This document lists many of the top free attractions to visit in London, including palaces and cathedrals like St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London, and Kensington Palace. It also mentions free things to see like Tower Bridge, Big Ben, London Eye, parks such as Hyde Park and Regents Park, as well as many museums, theaters, and markets including the British Museum, National Gallery, and Camden Town.
This document describes visits to several major cities in England, including London, Cambridge, Oxford, and York. In London, notable landmarks mentioned include Hyde Park, Madame Tussauds Museum, the British Museum, Trafalgar Square, London Bridge, the London Eye, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. In Cambridge, sights mentioned are King's College, Cambridge University buildings and grounds, Great St. Mary's Church, and pubs. Oxford highlights include the Ashmolean Museum and Oxford University buildings. York attractions named are York Minster, its parks, St. Michael's Church, and tea shops.
This document provides information about several famous London landmarks and attractions. It mentions that double-decker buses are commonly used in London, black cabs are London's official taxis, and Big Ben is located in the Houses of Parliament. It also discusses the London Eye Ferris wheel on the Thames, Buckingham Palace as the Queen's residence, Nelson's Column monument, Piccadilly Circus square, St. Paul's Cathedral designed by Christopher Wren, and the British Museum which houses artifacts from around the world. The Science Museum contains over 300,000 items including early engines and a DNA model.
You don’t have to head to South Kensington for the best free museums in London; the capital is replete with quieter, unique places to explore that won’t cost you a penny to enter. Here are 15 of my favourites, in handy SlideShare form.
This document lists popular tourist attractions in London including museums such as the British Museum, Tate Modern, and Natural History Museum, landmarks like the London Eye, Tower of London, and Tower Bridge, as well as other areas of interest such as Kensington Palace, London Zoo, and Chinatown.
The Natural History Museum is located in London, UK and houses over 70 million objects and specimens in its collections, including important finds like Charles Darwin's models. Visitors can see dinosaur skeletons, various insects and birds, and children have access to activity books and games. The museum also functions as a large research center and has an extensive library containing books, journals, and manuscripts related to its collections.
The document announces the Geoff Egan Memorial Conference on March 10, 2012 hosted jointly by the Medieval Dress & Textile Society and the Finds Research Group. The one-day conference at the Museum of London includes presentations on medieval dress accessories found by the Portable Antiquities Scheme and London foreshore, as well as handling sessions of Tudor dress accessories and archaeological artifacts. Attendees can also view books for sale and an exhibition on Dickens and London. The conference costs £20-25 depending on membership, with student tickets for £15. Further details and registration information is provided.
This document lists many of the top free attractions to visit in London, including palaces and cathedrals like St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London, and Kensington Palace. It also mentions free things to see like Tower Bridge, Big Ben, London Eye, parks such as Hyde Park and Regents Park, as well as many museums, theaters, and markets including the British Museum, National Gallery, and Camden Town.
This document describes visits to several major cities in England, including London, Cambridge, Oxford, and York. In London, notable landmarks mentioned include Hyde Park, Madame Tussauds Museum, the British Museum, Trafalgar Square, London Bridge, the London Eye, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. In Cambridge, sights mentioned are King's College, Cambridge University buildings and grounds, Great St. Mary's Church, and pubs. Oxford highlights include the Ashmolean Museum and Oxford University buildings. York attractions named are York Minster, its parks, St. Michael's Church, and tea shops.
This document provides information about several famous London landmarks and attractions. It mentions that double-decker buses are commonly used in London, black cabs are London's official taxis, and Big Ben is located in the Houses of Parliament. It also discusses the London Eye Ferris wheel on the Thames, Buckingham Palace as the Queen's residence, Nelson's Column monument, Piccadilly Circus square, St. Paul's Cathedral designed by Christopher Wren, and the British Museum which houses artifacts from around the world. The Science Museum contains over 300,000 items including early engines and a DNA model.
You don’t have to head to South Kensington for the best free museums in London; the capital is replete with quieter, unique places to explore that won’t cost you a penny to enter. Here are 15 of my favourites, in handy SlideShare form.
This document lists popular tourist attractions in London including museums such as the British Museum, Tate Modern, and Natural History Museum, landmarks like the London Eye, Tower of London, and Tower Bridge, as well as other areas of interest such as Kensington Palace, London Zoo, and Chinatown.
The Natural History Museum is located in London, UK and houses over 70 million objects and specimens in its collections, including important finds like Charles Darwin's models. Visitors can see dinosaur skeletons, various insects and birds, and children have access to activity books and games. The museum also functions as a large research center and has an extensive library containing books, journals, and manuscripts related to its collections.
The document announces the Geoff Egan Memorial Conference on March 10, 2012 hosted jointly by the Medieval Dress & Textile Society and the Finds Research Group. The one-day conference at the Museum of London includes presentations on medieval dress accessories found by the Portable Antiquities Scheme and London foreshore, as well as handling sessions of Tudor dress accessories and archaeological artifacts. Attendees can also view books for sale and an exhibition on Dickens and London. The conference costs £20-25 depending on membership, with student tickets for £15. Further details and registration information is provided.
Southeast England consists of three main regions - The Downs and Channel Coast, East Anglia, and the Thames Valley. The Downs and Channel Coast was the site of early Roman settlements and contains many historic cities and ports. East Anglia has a flat landscape and is an important agricultural region. The Thames Valley is densely populated and home to many aristocratic estates. It contains the universities of Oxford and Cambridge.
Great Britain has a population of over 60 million people, mostly English, Scottish, Welsh, and Irish. Its longest rivers are the Severn and Thames, and its highest mountains are in the Scottish Highlands, including Ben Nevis. London is the largest city and has many iconic landmarks, including Big Ben, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus.
Project showcase, Catherine Mackay, Oxford Union Library - http://cateatous.w...Oxford Trainees
Playground of politics
Writing a brief history of the Oxford Union Society
Bodleian Library Trainees Project Showcase
To visit the library or Union see: http://www.oxford-union.org/library/murals
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The British Museum is a museum of human history and culture located in London that houses over 7 million objects from around the world. It was established in 1700 based on the collections of Sir Hans Sloane and first opened in 1759. The museum serves as both a national museum and library, housing artifacts, books, and manuscripts. It charges no admission fees and welcomes over 6 million visitors annually.
The document discusses 5 of the most famous museums in London. It provides details about the Museum of London, British Museum, National Gallery, Barbican Centre, and Natural History Museum. The Museum of London documents London's history from prehistoric to present times. The British Museum was the first public museum in the world and documents human culture from its beginnings. The National Gallery houses one of the finest collections of European paintings. The Barbican Centre is the largest performing arts centre in Europe. The Natural History Museum is famous for its dinosaur skeleton exhibitions and was built in 1881.
The document summarizes 5 of the most famous museums in London: the Museum of London documents London's history from prehistoric to modern times and is housed in an uninspiring building but has an exciting interior; the British Museum was established in 1753 to document human culture and was the first public museum; the National Gallery has one of the finest collections of European paintings; the Barbican Centre is the largest performing arts centre in Europe located in London; and the Natural History Museum is known for its dinosaur skeletons and opened in 1881.
The document provides a summary of things to see and do in London, including several museums to visit such as the British Museum, Natural History Museum, and Victoria and Albert Museum. It also recommends recreational areas like Green Park, Hyde Park, and London Zoo. notable landmarks in the city are mentioned like Big Ben, London Eye, Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Street, and Greenwich. The document concludes with notes on transportation in London using an Oyster card on the tube or taking cabs/Uber.
The document summarizes several major museums located in London. It describes the British Museum as housing a collection of over 13 million objects and representing cultures from around the world, both ancient and modern. It also describes the Natural History Museum as home to collections of botanical, entomological, mineralogical, paleontological and zoological specimens totaling around 70 million items. Additionally, it mentions the Science Museum was founded in 1857 and was originally part of the South Kensington Museum along with the Victoria and Albert Museum.
There are over 240 museums in London that are non-profit organizations collecting objects of cultural, artistic, scientific, and historical significance. The most visited is the Tate Modern modern art gallery, which received nearly 7 million visitors in 2008 and contains international modern artworks from 1900 by artists like Picasso and Warhol. The British Museum is considered one of the world's greatest museums of human history and culture, housing around 8 million works though some countries seek returns of certain artifacts. The Natural History Museum houses 70 million items related to earth sciences including sections on Charles Darwin and whales.
The Library of Congress is the oldest cultural institution and largest library in the United States, housing over 130 million items including books, manuscripts, films, maps, and other materials. The Thomas Jefferson Building, with its Italian Renaissance architecture featuring sculptures, murals, and artwork, houses the main reading room and collection. The Library of Congress has three buildings in Washington D.C. and its collections serve as an invaluable worldwide resource for scholars, researchers, and the public.
This document lists numerous museums, collections, archives, and resources related to textiles, costume, design, and domestic items located in East Anglia and beyond. It provides websites and contact information for organizations such as the Museum of Domestic Design and Architecture, various collections in Norwich including at Norwich Castle Museum, Norwich Textiles, and the Rush Factory in Oulton Broad. Additional resources listed include the Constance Howard Resource and Research Centre in Textiles, Warner Archive Collections in Braintree, Zoological Museum in Cambridge, Cummersdale Design Collection, and Des Pawson Rope Museum.
The document provides information about several notable locations in royal London, including Kensington Palace, Wellington Arch, Hyde Park, Westminster Abbey, St. James's Park, Buckingham Palace, and the Queen Victoria Memorial. Kensington Palace has nine function rooms of varying sizes. Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner was originally designed as a grand entrance to Buckingham Palace. Hyde Park is one of the largest parks in central London, famous for Speakers' Corner. Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the British monarchy and located in Westminster. The Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace was dedicated to Queen Victoria and placed at the center of Queen's Gardens.
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The document is a quiz about landmarks and facts related to London. It contains 6 multiple choice questions that test knowledge about the Thames River, Nelson's Column, the number of towers on Tower Bridge, British currency, the height of the London Eye, and the color of London taxis. The quiz was written by 5 students from Lestonnac School in Spain.
Big Ben is the great bell of the clock located in London, which was completed in 1859. Whitehall was originally a wide road and is now a street where government buildings are located. The Prime Minister lives at 10 Downing Street. Scotland Yard refers to the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Service located in London. The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel and tourist attraction in London measuring 135 meters. Westminster Hall is located in the City of Westminster and was destroyed by fire in the past. Westminster Abbey's official name is Westminster Abbey.
This document is a quiz about landmarks and sites in London, including the Mansion House, the Monument, St. Mary-le-Bow church, the Royal Exchange, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, London Bridge, and the River Thames. It asks multiple choice questions about each location testing knowledge of when they were founded, who founded them, what they are used for, and other key details. The quiz covers the history and highlights the most important architectural and cultural sites along the river Thames in London.
The group of 4 friends from Barcelona took a trip to London over 3 days. On the first day, they arrived in London in the morning and saw the Guard change before having lunch and going to the theatre in the evening. The second day included a visit to the London Eye and Big Ben in the morning and shopping in the afternoon. On the third day, they went to Hyde Park in the morning before collecting their bags and departing London in the afternoon to return to Barcelona. The total cost of the trip for 4 people was over €1,000.
This document contains a 6 question quiz about famous people and aspects of British culture. The questions cover the name of the Queen of England, the football club Wayne Rooney plays for, the most famous British humor actor, a play by William Shakespeare, why David Beckham's wife Victoria is famous, and naming a song by The Beatles. Multiple choice answers are provided for each question.
The document provides information about several landmarks and areas in London, including Trafalgar Square, Nelson's Column, the National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus, the Globe Theatre, and Camden Town. Trafalgar Square features Nelson's Column, built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson. The National Portrait Gallery houses portraits of famous British people. Covent Garden was formerly a fruit and vegetable market and is now a popular shopping area near the Royal Opera House. Piccadilly Circus is a major road junction and public space in the West End. The Globe Theatre was associated with William Shakespeare. Camden Town is a district in northwest London known for its alternative culture and variety
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom, located on the island of Great Britain. It shares land borders with Scotland and Wales and is separated from continental Europe by the English Channel and North Sea. The BBC and ITV are major public television networks in England that operate multiple channels. BBC Radio also operates numerous national and local radio stations. Popular English TV shows include The X Factor, a singing competition broadcast in the fall, and awards shows like the Brit Awards and Pride of Britain Awards. The 2012 London Summer Olympics took place from July 27th to August 12th, with an elaborate opening ceremony on July 27th and a closing ceremony on August 12th featuring British music.
Octopush is an underwater hockey sport created in England in 1954 involving two teams of six players using a stick to move a puck into the opposing team's goal. Players wear snorkels, masks, fins and other protective gear while competing in pools, with substitution of players happening continuously from a designated area and play restarting after goals or referee timeouts.
Southeast England consists of three main regions - The Downs and Channel Coast, East Anglia, and the Thames Valley. The Downs and Channel Coast was the site of early Roman settlements and contains many historic cities and ports. East Anglia has a flat landscape and is an important agricultural region. The Thames Valley is densely populated and home to many aristocratic estates. It contains the universities of Oxford and Cambridge.
Great Britain has a population of over 60 million people, mostly English, Scottish, Welsh, and Irish. Its longest rivers are the Severn and Thames, and its highest mountains are in the Scottish Highlands, including Ben Nevis. London is the largest city and has many iconic landmarks, including Big Ben, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus.
Project showcase, Catherine Mackay, Oxford Union Library - http://cateatous.w...Oxford Trainees
Playground of politics
Writing a brief history of the Oxford Union Society
Bodleian Library Trainees Project Showcase
To visit the library or Union see: http://www.oxford-union.org/library/murals
For more information on the trainees see: http://oxfordtrainees.wordpress.com/
And for more information on the Union traineeship: http://cateatous.wordpress.com/
The British Museum is a museum of human history and culture located in London that houses over 7 million objects from around the world. It was established in 1700 based on the collections of Sir Hans Sloane and first opened in 1759. The museum serves as both a national museum and library, housing artifacts, books, and manuscripts. It charges no admission fees and welcomes over 6 million visitors annually.
The document discusses 5 of the most famous museums in London. It provides details about the Museum of London, British Museum, National Gallery, Barbican Centre, and Natural History Museum. The Museum of London documents London's history from prehistoric to present times. The British Museum was the first public museum in the world and documents human culture from its beginnings. The National Gallery houses one of the finest collections of European paintings. The Barbican Centre is the largest performing arts centre in Europe. The Natural History Museum is famous for its dinosaur skeleton exhibitions and was built in 1881.
The document summarizes 5 of the most famous museums in London: the Museum of London documents London's history from prehistoric to modern times and is housed in an uninspiring building but has an exciting interior; the British Museum was established in 1753 to document human culture and was the first public museum; the National Gallery has one of the finest collections of European paintings; the Barbican Centre is the largest performing arts centre in Europe located in London; and the Natural History Museum is known for its dinosaur skeletons and opened in 1881.
The document provides a summary of things to see and do in London, including several museums to visit such as the British Museum, Natural History Museum, and Victoria and Albert Museum. It also recommends recreational areas like Green Park, Hyde Park, and London Zoo. notable landmarks in the city are mentioned like Big Ben, London Eye, Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Street, and Greenwich. The document concludes with notes on transportation in London using an Oyster card on the tube or taking cabs/Uber.
The document summarizes several major museums located in London. It describes the British Museum as housing a collection of over 13 million objects and representing cultures from around the world, both ancient and modern. It also describes the Natural History Museum as home to collections of botanical, entomological, mineralogical, paleontological and zoological specimens totaling around 70 million items. Additionally, it mentions the Science Museum was founded in 1857 and was originally part of the South Kensington Museum along with the Victoria and Albert Museum.
There are over 240 museums in London that are non-profit organizations collecting objects of cultural, artistic, scientific, and historical significance. The most visited is the Tate Modern modern art gallery, which received nearly 7 million visitors in 2008 and contains international modern artworks from 1900 by artists like Picasso and Warhol. The British Museum is considered one of the world's greatest museums of human history and culture, housing around 8 million works though some countries seek returns of certain artifacts. The Natural History Museum houses 70 million items related to earth sciences including sections on Charles Darwin and whales.
The Library of Congress is the oldest cultural institution and largest library in the United States, housing over 130 million items including books, manuscripts, films, maps, and other materials. The Thomas Jefferson Building, with its Italian Renaissance architecture featuring sculptures, murals, and artwork, houses the main reading room and collection. The Library of Congress has three buildings in Washington D.C. and its collections serve as an invaluable worldwide resource for scholars, researchers, and the public.
This document lists numerous museums, collections, archives, and resources related to textiles, costume, design, and domestic items located in East Anglia and beyond. It provides websites and contact information for organizations such as the Museum of Domestic Design and Architecture, various collections in Norwich including at Norwich Castle Museum, Norwich Textiles, and the Rush Factory in Oulton Broad. Additional resources listed include the Constance Howard Resource and Research Centre in Textiles, Warner Archive Collections in Braintree, Zoological Museum in Cambridge, Cummersdale Design Collection, and Des Pawson Rope Museum.
The document provides information about several notable locations in royal London, including Kensington Palace, Wellington Arch, Hyde Park, Westminster Abbey, St. James's Park, Buckingham Palace, and the Queen Victoria Memorial. Kensington Palace has nine function rooms of varying sizes. Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner was originally designed as a grand entrance to Buckingham Palace. Hyde Park is one of the largest parks in central London, famous for Speakers' Corner. Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the British monarchy and located in Westminster. The Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace was dedicated to Queen Victoria and placed at the center of Queen's Gardens.
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The document is a quiz about landmarks and facts related to London. It contains 6 multiple choice questions that test knowledge about the Thames River, Nelson's Column, the number of towers on Tower Bridge, British currency, the height of the London Eye, and the color of London taxis. The quiz was written by 5 students from Lestonnac School in Spain.
Big Ben is the great bell of the clock located in London, which was completed in 1859. Whitehall was originally a wide road and is now a street where government buildings are located. The Prime Minister lives at 10 Downing Street. Scotland Yard refers to the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Service located in London. The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel and tourist attraction in London measuring 135 meters. Westminster Hall is located in the City of Westminster and was destroyed by fire in the past. Westminster Abbey's official name is Westminster Abbey.
This document is a quiz about landmarks and sites in London, including the Mansion House, the Monument, St. Mary-le-Bow church, the Royal Exchange, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, London Bridge, and the River Thames. It asks multiple choice questions about each location testing knowledge of when they were founded, who founded them, what they are used for, and other key details. The quiz covers the history and highlights the most important architectural and cultural sites along the river Thames in London.
The group of 4 friends from Barcelona took a trip to London over 3 days. On the first day, they arrived in London in the morning and saw the Guard change before having lunch and going to the theatre in the evening. The second day included a visit to the London Eye and Big Ben in the morning and shopping in the afternoon. On the third day, they went to Hyde Park in the morning before collecting their bags and departing London in the afternoon to return to Barcelona. The total cost of the trip for 4 people was over €1,000.
This document contains a 6 question quiz about famous people and aspects of British culture. The questions cover the name of the Queen of England, the football club Wayne Rooney plays for, the most famous British humor actor, a play by William Shakespeare, why David Beckham's wife Victoria is famous, and naming a song by The Beatles. Multiple choice answers are provided for each question.
The document provides information about several landmarks and areas in London, including Trafalgar Square, Nelson's Column, the National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus, the Globe Theatre, and Camden Town. Trafalgar Square features Nelson's Column, built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson. The National Portrait Gallery houses portraits of famous British people. Covent Garden was formerly a fruit and vegetable market and is now a popular shopping area near the Royal Opera House. Piccadilly Circus is a major road junction and public space in the West End. The Globe Theatre was associated with William Shakespeare. Camden Town is a district in northwest London known for its alternative culture and variety
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom, located on the island of Great Britain. It shares land borders with Scotland and Wales and is separated from continental Europe by the English Channel and North Sea. The BBC and ITV are major public television networks in England that operate multiple channels. BBC Radio also operates numerous national and local radio stations. Popular English TV shows include The X Factor, a singing competition broadcast in the fall, and awards shows like the Brit Awards and Pride of Britain Awards. The 2012 London Summer Olympics took place from July 27th to August 12th, with an elaborate opening ceremony on July 27th and a closing ceremony on August 12th featuring British music.
Octopush is an underwater hockey sport created in England in 1954 involving two teams of six players using a stick to move a puck into the opposing team's goal. Players wear snorkels, masks, fins and other protective gear while competing in pools, with substitution of players happening continuously from a designated area and play restarting after goals or referee timeouts.
London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and largest metropolitan area in Europe. The London Eye is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe, visited by over 3.5 million people annually. Big Ben refers to the great bell of the clock at the Palace of Westminster and the clock tower, which contains the largest four-faced chiming clock and third-tallest free-standing clock tower in the world. London Bridge spans the River Thames, connecting the City of London and Southwark.
London is the capital of England and contains many famous landmarks. The British Museum houses artifacts from around the world related to history and famous people. Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the British monarch and a popular tourist attraction. Other notable sites include the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, London Eye Ferris wheel, Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge, Oxford Street, the Tower of London castle, and the London Stadium which hosts England's national football team. Typical British foods include a full English breakfast, Sunday roast, fish and chips, afternoon tea, and ploughman's lunch. Red telephone boxes and double-decker buses are iconic symbols of London.
The document is a quiz about London containing multiple choice questions about its location, flag colors, typical foods, lunch time, currency, weather, popular tourist destinations, former British colonies, and Brexit. It was created by Aitana Cabas Fernández and tests knowledge of basic facts about London and the United Kingdom.
This document describes several landmarks and features of London, including the London flag, Hamley's toy shop, Oxford Street, Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, the Natural History Museum, the London Eye, Trafalgar Square, the River Thames, and the Tower Bridge. It provides brief comparisons between some of the locations, such as noting that Oxford Street is longer than Regent Street and that Hyde Park is more beautiful than Greenwich Park. Overall, the document highlights some of the most iconic and significant places to see in London.
London is a very old city that is over 2,000 years old and one of the biggest cities in the world today. As an ancient city, London has many historic places that attract tourists from around the world. London is traditionally divided into four main parts - Westminster, the City, the West End, and the East End.
London is known for its public transportation system, monuments, and famous landmarks. The London Underground is one of the fastest ways to travel in the city. Iconic sites include Big Ben, London Bridge, and the London Eye Ferris wheel. Museums like the British Museum and National Gallery house collections of art and history. Typical London meals include fish and chips, roast beef, and tea with snacks in the afternoon. Famous streets in the city center include Oxford Street, Carnaby Street, and Baker Street known for its connection to Sherlock Holmes.
London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, located on the River Thames. It has been a major settlement for over two millennia, founded originally by the Romans. London is now a leading global city with strengths in many industries including arts, commerce, education, and tourism. It has over 40 universities and is one of the most visited cities in the world, hosting the Summer Olympics three times. London is also a multicultural city with over 300 languages spoken.
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London is the capital city of England known for its beautiful landmarks and as a top tourist destination. Some of its most famous attractions include Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben, London Eye, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square, and several renowned art museums such as the National Gallery and Tate Modern. The document provides photos and background information on these major sites while promoting London as an exciting and culturally influential world city.
The summary describes a London tour that includes visiting Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace where the Queen lives, Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden which was formerly a market but now has shops and theaters, Trafalgar Square, Camden Town, London Bridge, and St. Paul's Cathedral. The tour guide asks the children what they want to see first and explains that Big Ben is a big clock and was designed by an architect also named Ben.
The document provides a list of landmarks and locations visited in London, including the Tower of London, Thames River, London Eye, Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, St. James's Park, Westminster Abbey, House of Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral, Big Ben, pubs, churches, Victoria and Albert Museum, Natural History Museum, Oxford Street, British Museum, Harrods, and the Underground.
This document provides an overview of landmarks and features of London, England. It mentions that London is the capital of England and uses the British pound as currency. Some of the notable landmarks highlighted include Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, Tower of London, Hyde Park, St. Paul's Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, British Museum, and Natural History Museum.
This document provides information about travel from Madrid to London including time differences, weather, currency exchange rates, major airports and transportation options in London. It then lists various areas and tourist attractions in London neighborhoods like Marylebone, Bloomsbury, Soho, Westminster, the City, Southwark and Tower of London. The document concludes with names that appear to be members of a group traveling together.
This document provides a map and key of central London showing various bus routes, underground stations, attractions and transportation interchanges. Over 20 bus routes are displayed radiating out from central London, in addition to key underground and overground stations. Popular landmarks and attractions are noted across central London, along the River Thames. The map acts as a guide to navigating public transportation and points of interest in and around core central London neighborhoods.
This document provides information about a summer study program in London from July 3-26, 2015. It outlines the total estimated expenses of $5,000 which includes tuition/lodging, flights, theatre/day trips, and meals/souvenirs. The document also lists the lodging locations and provides details about exploring various landmarks, museums, and neighborhoods around London including Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park, Tower of London and more.
This document provides a brief overview of several prominent architects from different eras and their notable works. It mentions Frank Lloyd Wright and his Prairie style works like Fallingwater and the Guggenheim Museum. It also lists architects like Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, Zaha Hadid, Santiago Calatrava, Norman Foster and their works. The document touches on architects from different regions and their contributions to architecture globally.
London's Houses of Parliament contain Big Ben, which is actually the bell inside the clock tower. The Palace of Westminster, where Parliament sits, was originally a royal palace in the Middle Ages but was given to the government by Henry VIII. It was almost completely destroyed by fire in 1834 and rebuilt in Victorian Gothic style between 1840-1860. Oxford Street is one of London's most popular shopping streets, containing many department stores and providing shelter from the rain on wet days as shoppers can easily move between stores. Regent's Park in London features acres of playing fields, a boating lake, the city zoo, an open air theatre, and shady avenues.
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This document lists popular tourist attractions and landmarks located in London, England. It includes well-known sites such as the London Eye, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, British Museum, National Gallery, and Westminster Abbey. The document also provides a link to a website with information on things to do in London, hotel deals, theater tickets, attractions, and blogs about activities in the city.
The document lists famous landmarks and attractions from several European cities and countries, including castles, palaces, cathedrals, towers, and structures. Some of the places mentioned are Hohensalzburg Castle, Hofburg Palace and the Strauss Statue in Salzburg; Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe in Paris; the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Cathedral and Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany; the Acropolis, the Parthenon and the Temple of Athena in Athens; the Coliseum, Roman Forum and Fontana di Trevi in Rome; and Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and Stonehenge in London.
The document provides information about several famous landmarks, buildings, and attractions in the United Kingdom including Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Edinburgh Castle, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Stonehenge, Big Ben, and the London Eye. It also lists some suggested activities like visiting the British Museum, Camden Market, Tower of London, seeing a musical or play, and attending the Underage music festival for teenagers.
This document is a map of the London Underground metro system. It shows all of the station names along each of the underground lines that make up the metro system in London. There are also distance measurements shown between some of the stations.
The document discusses landmarks and attractions found in the British Isles, United Kingdom, and Great Britain. It mentions several famous London sites like Stonehenge, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, as well as other locations such as Trafalgar Square, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, and celebrities like Johnny Depp, Jennifer Lopez, and Daniel Radcliffe.
The document lists several famous monuments and landmarks in the United Kingdom, including the London Eye Ferris wheel, Big Ben clock tower, Tower Bridge, Tower of London castle, Tate Modern art gallery, Hyde Park, National Gallery art museum, Natural History Museum, and Royal Opera House theater. These landmarks showcase some of London's most iconic structures and attractions related to art, history, and culture.
The document lists various landmarks and attractions in London including Buckingham Palace, Victoria Monument, Covent Garden Market, Little Venice, Notting Hill pubs, Regent Street, Carnaby Street, Harrods department store, London Eye, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, The Tower, Royal Guards, National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, St. Martin-in-the-Fields church, and Hampstead Heath. It also mentions places like Parliament, County Hall, Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Circus, Waterloo Station, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Royal Albert Hall.
This document provides a photographic tour of locations visited across several European countries in September 1997, including landmarks in England, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, France, and Monaco. It features over 30 photos from cities such as London, Amsterdam, Cologne, Heidelberg, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Venice, Rome, Florence, Pisa, Nice, Avignon, Paris and surrounding areas, showing famous structures like Big Ben, the Anne Frank House, Cologne Cathedral, Liechtenstein Palace, the Grand Canal, the Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica, Michelangelo's David, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Arc de Trio
The document summarizes a 3-day school trip to London, describing activities and sights seen each day. On the first day, the group visited Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, Westminster, Buckingham Palace, and Covent Garden. The second day included a river cruise, the Tower of London, Southwark, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the British Museum. The final day was spent at the Natural History Museum, Camden Town, King's Cross station, Piccadilly Circus, Chinatown and Soho.
London is proposing to host the 2013 ICP conference. Key points of the proposal include:
- The conference venue would be at the Old Billingsgate Market building, which has over 400 years of maritime history and is located on the Thames.
- London has excellent transportation access via 5 international airports and Eurostar trains. Delegates would receive Oyster cards to use on public transportation.
- Over 125,000 hotel rooms are available nearby from budget to luxury options. The conference dinner would be held at the Natural History Museum.
- Field trips would explore fossil sites, deglaciation environments, and Thames River archaeology. Day trips could visit Oxford, Cambridge, Stonehenge, Bath and other sites
A trip to London is described, highlighting famous landmarks like the London Eye ferris wheel with 32 capsules, Big Ben in the Houses of Parliament, double-decker buses, black cabs, and the Tower of London. Key sights mentioned include the London Underground, Saint Paul's Cathedral, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Trafalgar Square featuring Nelson's Column, the National Gallery art collection, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and Tower Bridge. Many of the architectural designs are credited to Norman Foster.
Sarah Duncan is a photographer based in the UK. Her portfolio includes photos of performance spaces, architecture, and buildings in locations across the UK including Wales, London, and Birmingham. Her architectural photography focuses on styles such as Brutalist and buildings considered to be at risk. She has also photographed various interior and exterior spaces for commercial clients.
Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the British monarch in London, used for official ceremonies, state visits, and sightseeing. Big Ben is the name of the great bell in the clock tower at the Palace of Westminster, home to the UK Parliament. The Natural History Museum in South Kensington is one of three large museums located on Exhibition Road in Kensington.
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The History of NZ 1870-1900.
Making of a Nation.
From the NZ Wars to Liberals,
Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
Confiscations, Kotahitanga, Kingitanga, Parliament, Suffrage, Repudiation, Economic Change, Agriculture, Gold Mining, Timber, Flax, Sheep, Dairying,
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
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