 |
 Wayne Schlagel |
|
Guru
Niveau : 5
N° de Membre :
13128
Ancienneté : 93%
Participation : 87%
Inscription: 21 Nov 2003
Localisation: "Si Jeanne d'Arc avait eu du diabète, tout Rouen aurait senti le caramel"
Age: 55
Messages: 7200
Sujets Lancés : 509
|
London England
You are here: Site Map > British Life > Regions > London > buildings
Buildings and Landmarks of London
Tower of London
For over 900 years the Tower of London has been one of the capital's most prominent landmarks and a world-famous visitor attraction. Throughout its long history, the Tower has served as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, an arsenal, royal mint, menagerie and jewel house.
Read more about the Tower of London
Westmister Abbey
Westminster Abbey is one of the oldest buildings in London and one of the most important religious centres in the country. Many kings and Queens and famous people are buried or commemorated there. Its founder, Edward the Confessor, was made a saint after his death and he is buried in a special chapel dedicated to him.
Every King and Queen has been crowned in Westminster Abbey since William the Conqueror in 1066.
The Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament)
The Palace of Westminster, known also as the Houses of Parliament, is where the two Houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (the House of Lords and the House of Commons) conduct their sittings.
From the middle of the 11th century until 1512, it was the royal home to the Kings and Queens of England.
Big Ben
Big Ben is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. The clock tower is situated on the banks of the river Thames and is part of the Palace of Westminster.
Officially "Big Ben" does not refer to the whole clocktower (also known as St Stephen's Tower), but to the huge thirteen ton bell that strikes the hour.
The Big Ben bell has the following measurements:
9'-0" diameter, 7'-6" high, and weighs 13 tons 10 cwts 3 qtrs 15lbs (13,760 Kg)
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is one of the most popular landmarks in London. It is the London home of the British Royal family. The 600 room palace is surrounded by a 40 acre garden.
40,00 tulips are planted each year in front of Buckingham palace.
Click here to find out more about the Buckingham Palace
More information other royal homes.
Canary Wharf Tower
The Tallest building in the UK is in Canary Wharf, part of the London Docklands. One Canada Square, known as the Canary Wharf Tower, is 244 metres high and covered in stainless steel.
St Paul’s Cathedral
The first St Paul's Cathedral was built in 604 AD but burnt down in 675. The rebuilt cathedral was again burnt down in the Great Fire of London in 1666.
The present St Paul's Cathedral was built between 1675 and 1711 by Sir Christopher Wren.
The photo on the right shows the main entrance to St Pauls.
You can see the distinctive dome of St Paul's from miles away.
The dome of St Pauls Cathedral is the second biggest dome in the world, after St Peter's in Rome.
At the dome's base is the Whispering Gallery. A whisper to the wall on one side can be heard on the other.
The Millennium Dome
The Millennium Dome in London is the largest dome in the world, covering over 180 acres; it is 320m in diameter and 50m high with support towers reaching 100m. It can accomodate Nelson's Column standing upright and the Eiffel Tower placed horizontally.
It was built on the Greenwich Meridian (0 degrees longitude) to commemorate the new millennium.
Find out more
The London Eye
The London Eye, next to County Hall, is another of London’s most modern landmarks.
It is the world’s biggest ferris wheel, and will carry 800 passengers at a time on a thirty-minute ride. From its highest point of 450 feet, it promises views of up to 25 miles.
30 St Mary Axe
30 St Mary Axe opened on 27 April 2004, although its official opening was not until the end of May 2004. Infamously known as 'the Gherkin' due to its 3D oval shape, it is one of the first landmarks to become visible when you're travelling into London from many different places.
The outside of the building consists of 24,000 square metres of glass arranged in diamond-shaped panes.
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square was built in honour of Admiral Lord Nelson after his victory in 1805 at the Battle of Trafalgar. Britain's most famous sea Lord, Nelson died in this famous battle against Napoleon.
Find out more
The Monument
The Monument was designed by Sir Christopher Wren, and erected between 1671 and 1677, it commemorates the Great Fire of London in 1666.
The tower is 62m high and 62m away from the baker's shop in Pudding Lane, where the fire began.
There are 311 stairs to the top of the monument where you can step out onto the viewing platform for an all round view of the City of London.
Researched by Adam and James
If you find our pages useful please tell us! Sign our guestbook
Back to London Index
About Us | Search | Site Map | Feedback | User Information | Contact Us | Britain A - Z
© Woodlands Junior School Terms & Conditions |
Woodlands Junior School, Hunt Road Tonbridge Kent TN10 4BB
English Customs is part of the Woodlands Junior School Kent website
Web-Stat hit counters
 Madame Schlagel ?
__________________
L'important dans la vie, c'est d'avoir un beau chapeau...
 | IP: Logguée
Temps en ligne : 69 Jours, 23 Heures, 40 Minutes, 7 Secondes en ligne
|
22-01-2006 11:13
