Слайд 2Big Ben
It is believed that the bell was named big Ben
(Big Ben) in honor of sir Benjamin Hall, the curator of the construction work. According to another version, it is named in honor of Benjamin count., popular boxer in the heavyweight division.
The official name until September 2012 was the "Clock tower of Westminster Palace", in the press it is often called the Tower of St. Stephen's By the decision of the British Parliament renamed the Elizabeth Tower in honor of the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
The tower was built by English architect Augustus Pugin in the Gothic revival style in 1859, the tower clock started on 31 may 1859.
The height of the tower, including the spire — 96.3 meters. The lower part of the clock mechanism is located at a height of 55 meters.
Watch:Total weight clockwork — 5 tons.
The dial diameter is 7 meters.
The length of the arrows is 2.7 and 4.2 meters
Слайд 3Westminster Abbey
Church. Peter at Westminster and the Church of St Margaret's
aged severely in the Gothic style. Several centuries have gone into a masterpiece of architectural thought became so now. Slim, elegant tower, rising up, striking in its elegance combined with austerity. Internal lace arches make you forget about the fact that they are made of stone by human hands. In the Abbey beautiful stained glass Windows, many sculptures are stored jewelry, unique tapestries, works of art, works on. The main Anglican Church is closely connected with the Royal court. There was almost all of the coronation of the British monarchs, starting with 1066г. Abbey keeps a history of all England, was buried here the nation — from kings to scientists and poets
Слайд 4London eye
Ferris wheel on the Thames is able to raise the
135 meter height at the same time 800 people. It was christened the London eye, because here the whole city at a glance, and you can see for 40 km around. Each capsule weighs 10 tons, is equipped with a seat, cinema 4D. The creators have equipped wheel unique lighting, and night light show will bring you many pleasant moments.
Слайд 5tower bridge
The bridge was commissioned in 1894. The opening ceremony was
attended by Prince Edward of Wales and his wife. Advanced design for the time allowed to build a bridge in just 1 minute. Inside towers in addition to the stairs, held the elevators. It gave people the opportunity to cross the Thames even while passing ships. Currently in the galleries of the bridge opened the exposition dedicated to the history of the bridge, the towers you can explore the Victorian room, down in the engine room of the bridge and look at the hoists. Tower bridge itself is a great observation deck. From here you can make great shots. It is very beautiful at night in lights lights.
Слайд 6Trafalgar square
In the center of the square is 40 m column
of General Nelson. Around her are a cast of lions and fountains. On the sides the square has 4 pedestal. Three are placed the statues of the great men of England. The fourth pedestal for the first time began to use only in 2005. The New year here set the main tree of the country, which is always sent in gratitude to the Norwegians for help during the Second world war. Until recently, Trafalgar square was called the square of pigeons. There was up to 35 thousand birds. Due to the fact that cleaning the square has become a big problem, the city authorities officially banned to feed and bait the animals.