presentation on the history and attractions in London and the new Year fireworks dispaly

1. Welcome to this amazing presentation on the capital
city of London.
In this presentation, you will find some information
about the history, present day in London and
attractions to see & do in London.
We hope you enjoy watching this presentation and learning
some information about the history and attractions in
London and the cracking new year’s fireworks!!.

2. LONDON PRESENTATION
HISTORY FACTS
THE OLYMPICS AND FACTS ABOUT THE
CAPTIAL CITY OF ENGLAND

3. CONTENTS PAGE
• Main Buildings
• History
• Great Fire Of London
• St Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster
• The London Olympics 2012
• 02 Arena and Wembley Arena
• Trafalgar Square and Hyde Park
• Buckingham Palace
• Conclusion
• New Year’s Celebrations

4. HISTORY OF LONDON
London became a capitial city in the late 900AD after
the Roman settle near the River Thames. The Romans
built many of the bridges in London.
In 1066, After William became king, King Edward The
Confessor built a majestic high cathedral in
Westminster. Today this cathedral dominates the
skyline of London.

5. GREAT FIRE- 1666
In 1666 a great fire swept London. This fire destroyed
families, 52 churches and buildings. On 2nd September
1666, a fire broke out in Pudding Lane, this fire
became the worst destruction in history for London.
Many people helped to clear the extend of the fire
into the muddy River Thames. This event stopped on
5th September 1666 and killed thousands in London.

6. HOW HAS LONDON CHANGED
IN THE 21’ST CENTURY
London is a urbent, vibrant city and the main Capitial
of England. In the 21’st Century, it has allowed people
to flock to the city to see the historical buildings, art
galleries, The Eye and River Thames.
The town is a majestic city and it holds nearly 10,000
people. I think London is a great city to visit for 2-3
days by train, bus or car.

7. ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL
After the destruction of the Great fire of London, Sir
Christopher Wren was asked to build 52 new churches in
London. In 1673, Wren had a idea to build a majestic gothic
cathedral called St Paul’s. This new design would look at the
old building which was burnt during the Fire of London.
After 53 years of building, the final majestic design was
completed in 1713. Today this cathedral holds funerals,
church services. The building allows the public to go up to the
dome to see London.

8. ST PAUL’S EVENTS
Lord Nelson Funeral 1805
Diana Wedding 1981
Churchill Funeral 1964 Thatcher Funeral 2013

9. WESTMIINSTER ABBEY
Westminster Abbey was first built in 879Ad. The main
cathedral was built In the 10th Century after William’s
crowning on Christmas Day 1066.
Today the cathedral has become a home to major
events and public visits. There is a lot of people looking
at the most amazing and spectacular building in London.

10. EVENTS AT WESTMINSTER
Kate & William
Wedding 2011
Diana Funeral 1997
Elizabeth Crowning
1952
George Vi- 1920

11. LONDON OLYMPICS
IN 2012, the world came together to celebrate the great
sporting achievements of London Olympics and Parlylimpics
2012.
In the 2 memorable, special and friendly games, the world
watched many famous faces such as Mo Farah, Jessica
Ennis, Andy Murray and many other British athletes take on
the games in London and Hyde Park.
At the end of the 2 weeks, Britain came together to say
goodbye to the Olympics Games as the flame went off for
Brazil in 2016.

12. THE 02 ARENA
The 02 Arena was built between the years of 1990 and 2007.
The building is a large stadium which has had amazing
musical acts and television awards held here.
The 02 arena used to be the Dome where a exhibition use to
be. Today the 02 Arena belongs to the world as the most
attractable events hall in London after the new Wembley
Arena.

13. EVENTS AT THE 02 ARENA
Brits Awards
Michael Jackson This Is
It
NTA
Awards

14. WEMBLEY ARENA
Wembley Arena is the biggest and major arena in London. This
arena can hold up to 5,000 and 10,000 people. This new Wembley
Arena was finally built in 2007 after 10 years of rebuilding the old
arena from 1997.
Today the arena holds different concerts, events and television
shows. The arena is the place for The FA Cup Final, The X Factor
and Concerts for pop stars and celebrities.

15. WEMBLEY ARENA EVENTS
Diana Concert 2007
FA Cup Final- 2014
The X Factor Live 8- 2005

16. TRALFAGAR SQUARE
Tralfagar Square is a busy market town in the central of London.
This street was named after the Battle of Tralfagar in 1805 as there is
a statue of Lord Nelson. Today the square has been the central
point of shopping, pigeons and watching concerts and seeing
Nelson Statue.

17. HYDE PARK
Hyde Park is a historical manmade park in London. This parkland has had
many different concerts, services and events happening each year. The park
has many different people coming to watch events at Hyde Park in London.

18. BUCKKNGHAM PALACE
• Buckingham Palace is the most attractive and
historical resident of the Queen and her Royal
Family.
• The house was built during the 18th century before
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert lived in the house.
• When the Queen is now in, the House is used for
Guided tours each day in London.

19. TRAVEL IN LONDON
Black Cab
London Tube
City Bus
River Boat

20. CONCLUSION
•My conclusion is that London is a very busy, fun
and attractiable place to visit. You have lots of
places of intrest to find when visitng London for
2-3 days while travelling.
• London is a pretty town, it is near Windsor and
Warwick so you can get down to the city.
London is the first capitial city of England after
Birmingham and York.

21. NEW YEAR’S
CELEBRATIONS
After the chiming town of midnight, London lits up with
fireworks for the next exicting new year. This event
happens near the Eye and Big Ben.