THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON The history of London begins about 43 AD when the Romans invaded the territory inhabited by the Celts in the southern part of Britain and called it Londinium. On the second of September, 1666, a fire started in the house of the King`s baker, who lived near The London Bridge. A strong wind quickly spread the fire and it was burning for 3 of London days. The Great Fire
THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT The Houses of Parliament are located in Parliament Square on the Bank of the Thames. It is a majestic building with two towers: Victoria Tower and Saint Stephan`s Tower and a very big clock which is called Big Ban. In the Houses of Parliament are more than 1000 rooms and over 3 kilometres of corridors.
THE TOWER OF LONDON The oldest the best-known and the most impressive fortress in England The Tower of London which was built by William the Conqueror on the North Bank of the Thames. Nowadays it is a museum which attracts tourists with the Crown Jewels – the best precious stones of the nation.
Some photos of the Tower
WESTMINSTER ABBEY Westminster Abbey is one of the most famous places of interest in Great Britain. It was created by Edward the Confessor in 1300. There are memorials to Shakespeare, Burns, Kipling, Walter Scott, Newton and others.
THE LONDON EYE • The London Eye is the biggest of Ferris wheels. It has 32 cabins which hold 25 people. The London Eye was opened in 2000.
Some photos of London Eye
This is the map of London
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