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1 Made by Ponomaryova Tanya Form 9 “V”

2 London’s places of interest are well-known throughout the world. Tourists enjoy going sightseeing in London.

3 Trafalgar Square Trafalgar Square is geographical centre of the British capital. The square was named “Trafalgar” to commemorate admiral Nelson’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Trafalgar Square is geographical centre of the British capital. The square was named “Trafalgar” to commemorate admiral Nelson’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. There is the monument in the centre of the square known as Nelson’s Column. The English consider Admiral Nelson to be a national hero for his victory in the war against Napoleon.

4 Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the Royal family. Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the Royal family.

5 It is very interesting to watch the ceremony which dates back to the 17 th century. It is called Changing of the Guard. The ceremony takes place in front of Buckingham Palace every day at 11.30 a. m. and lasts for 30 minutes. The Queen’s Guards wear traditional uniform. It is very interesting to watch the ceremony which dates back to the 17 th century. It is called Changing of the Guard. The ceremony takes place in front of Buckingham Palace every day at 11.30 a. m. and lasts for 30 minutes. The Queen’s Guards wear traditional uniform.

6 The Tower of London The Tower of London is a place of cultural and historical interest. It is one of the most ancient buildings in London. It was a fortress, a palace, a prison and a royal treasury. Now it is a museum. The Tower of London is a place of cultural and historical interest. It is one of the most ancient buildings in London. It was a fortress, a palace, a prison and a royal treasury. Now it is a museum.

7 Old traditions and ceremonies are kept up in the Tower of London. One of them is the ceremony of the Keys. It takes place every night at 10 p. m. The Headwarder comes out with a bunch of keys and an old lantern. The sentry calls: “Halt! Who comes there?”, - asks the sentry. “Queen Elizabeth’s Keys” is the answer. After that the sentry says: “Advance, Queen Elizabeth’s Keys. All’s well.” Old traditions and ceremonies are kept up in the Tower of London. One of them is the ceremony of the Keys. It takes place every night at 10 p. m. The Headwarder comes out with a bunch of keys and an old lantern. The sentry calls: “Halt! Who comes there?”, - asks the sentry. “Queen Elizabeth’s Keys” is the answer. After that the sentry says: “Advance, Queen Elizabeth’s Keys. All’s well.”


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