This document summarizes key details about London, England. It describes William the Conqueror and William Shakespeare as important historical figures connected to London. It discusses the Romans founding the city of Londinium in 43 AD and some of London's growth. Popular places to visit in London include taking a boat trip on the River Thames, visiting the London Eye Ferris wheel, the National Gallery museum, and going shopping on Oxford Street. The document also includes a link to an Animoto video about London.

1. This is London
Philip Prowse
Daniela Cáceres Andrade
Grupo A

2. 1. Describe the main characters.
William de Conqueror: In 1066, William came to England. William
was the Duke of Normandy in Fance. William lived in London but
he was afraid of the people of London. He built the White Tower to
feel safe. Now it is the tallest part of the Tower of London.

3. William Shakespeare.
He was born in Stratford-on-Avon in 1564. Later, he lived in London.
Shakespeare wrote thirty-six plays.

4. Charles Dickens.
Dickens lived from 1812 to 1870. He wrote about the lives of the rich
and poor people of London at time. He spent much of his life in
London.

5. 2. What is the story about?
History of London: The Romans came to Britain in AD 43. They built
a town on the River Thames. They called the town Londinium. The
Romans built roads from Londinium to other parts of Britain. By
the year 400, there were fifty thousand people living in the city.
Londinium London

6. 3. Four and five places that you can visit.
A boat trip on the River Thames: In London you are never far from the
River Thames. Many tourists go on boat trips from Tower Bridge to
Westeminster. Another good boat trip is to Greenwich.

7. The London eye.
On the South Bank, you can visit the Imax Cinema with its huge
screen or you can go on the London Eye. The London Eye is a big
wheel that takes you 135 metres above London. You can see for
forty kilometres in all directions.

8. The National Gallery and the lions of Trafalgar Square.
You can find many art galleries in London. The most famous is the
National Gallery in Trafalgar Square. You can see paintings by
Turner, Constable, Goya, Van Dyck, Leonardo da Vinci,
Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Renoir, Rubens and Titian.

9. The National Gallery

10. Lions of Trafalgar Square.

11. Shopping.
London is world famous for its shopping. Oxford Street is London's
main shopping centre. Selfridges is a well-known departament soter
Oxford Street. You can buy anything you want in Harrods!

12. 4. Animoto London.
http://animoto.com/play/3xx38ZmwogZoo2i9UNZjkA