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In this lesson, we will look at the sights of Great Britain in English, which, as you may know, is translated as Great Britain.
Places of interest
Let's see what interesting places and attractions (places of interest) are located on Albion (Albion is the old name for the islands of Britain). To make the information easier to perceive, we will consider them, dividing them into subheadings.
England
England or England is famous for many interesting cities and universities. Of course, the sights of England include the most famous city and capital - London (London), there is the clock tower Big Ben (Big Ben Tower), Buckingham Palace (Buckingham Palace), Westminster Abbey (Westminster Abbey) and many others.
Considering the sights of England, immediately there is an association with the famous Oxford. Oxford is not only one of the world's most famous higher educational institutions, but also a city that arose during the Saxon period. The university is located in the city center. Here is the Ashmolean Museum - the oldest museum in England, which houses world masterpieces and antiquities from Europe, Egypt and the Middle East.
The city of Liverpool (Liverpool) is a huge seaport with large quantity docks. It has been home to several famous bands, the most popular of which are the iconic Beatles.
The city of Birmingham also deserves attention, which received the title of the second largest city in Britain.
Cambridge (Cambridge) is another city that has become famous for one of the oldest in Europe and the best in the world for the University of Cambridge.
Cambridge University - University of Cambridge
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Among the sights of England can be called not only cities. Stonehendge or Stonehendge is a stone structure and still causes controversy and conjecture about its origin.
There are a large number of castles in England. For example, Windsor Castle, which is the residence of British monarchs and is located in the city of the same name. It was built by William the Conqueror, the leader of the Norman Conquest and a well-known politician.
Scotland
No less interesting will be the sights of Scotland, which is translated into English and Scottish as Scotland.
Edinburgh is the administrative and cultural center. There are many museums (museums) and galleries (galleries). Edinburgh Castle is located in the center of the city. It is connected by a series of streets called the Royal Mile to Holyroodhouse.
Glamis is an interesting city with a rich history. Glamis Castle is located on its territory, which is famous for the fact that many terrible and mysterious events took place here. Many masters died in it, and the servants repeatedly talked about strange sounds, because of which the rooms of the dead were even walled up.
The small town of Melrose is associated with the great writer Sir Walter Scott. Here is his house, in which, in memory of the writer, his things, rare old books, and a collection of weapons are kept.
The Orkney Islands are located in the northern part of Scotland. In the 9th century there were Viking settlements here. According to numerous monuments, it can be determined that the islands were inhabited during the Neolithic. There are many ruins and remains of ancient settlements.
The port city of Inverness is famous for many historical events, Saint Columba once read his sermons here, spreading the Christian faith and religion. This city is reminiscent of Mary Stewart, Queen of Scots, and Oliver Cromwell.
Inverness Castle - Inverness Castle
The city of Glasgow was founded by the missionary Saint Mungo. In the Middle Ages, the city was an important religious and educational center of the country. On its outskirts, you can see the remains of the famous Antonine Wall, which was erected in the middle of the 2nd century by the Romans who came to Albion as a defense against barbarian attacks.
Wales
Let's see what sights of Wales can be named.
Cardiff is the capital of Wales. Here is the medieval castle of Cardiff (Cardiff Castle); National Museum of Wales (National Museum of Wales); open-air museum - Cosmeston Medieval Village, reconstruction of the village of the 14th century; art center Wales Millennium Center, etc.
Swansea is the second largest city in Wales. It is also known as the metallurgical center.
Beaumaris is located on Anglesey Island and is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Wales. Here is the medieval Beaumaris Castle, built by King Edward the First. Its construction went on for 35 years, but was not finally completed.
Beaumaris Castle - Beaumaris Castle
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Great Britain is rich in world-famous places. Hide Park is the London "s largest and most fashionable park. It was once a royal hunting forest. There are restaurants and bars at each end of the Serpentine lake. You can hire a boat there.
Number 10, Downing Street has been the home of the British Prime Minister since 1735.
The official name of the Houses of Parliament is the Palace of Westminster. Most of the building was built in 1840 after the fire of 1834 destroyed the old palace. At the north end of the building, by Westminster Bridge, there is the famous clock tower, Big Ben. In fact Big Ben is really the name of the bell in the tower, not of the clock.
The Tower of London is the London's oldest building. Since William the Conqueror built it in the 11th century, this castle has been a Royal palace, a prison, a place of execution, a zoo, the Royal Mint, and an observatory. Today it "sa museum and houses the Crown Jewels. There is a gift shop.
Ihe Natural Museum is situated in Kensington and is one of London's greatest museums. There is a huge collection of animals and plants, including a quarter of a million butterflies, a blue whale and the famous dinosaur skeletons. There is a cafeteria, a gift shop, and a book shop.
The famous Waxworks Madame Tussaunds Museum has the models of famous people from pop stars to prime ministers, displays of battles and a Chamber of Horror.
The Royal Observatory, Greenwich is located 10 miles outside London on a hill above the River Thames. The Observatory contains telescopes and displays about astronomy, including Halley's Comet and Black Holes. There is a video theater and a souvenir shop. You can have a picnic in Greenwich Park. You can take a riverboat to Greenwich from Westminster Bridge.
Translation of the text: Places of Interest in Great Britain - Places of Interest in Great Britain (4)
Great Britain is rich in world-famous attractions. Hyde Park is the largest and most popular park in London. Once it was a royal hunting forest. There are restaurants and bars at each end of Serpent Lake. There you can hire a boat.
Number 10 Downing Street has been the home of the British Prime Minister since 1735.
The official name of the Houses of Parliament is the Palace of Westminster. Most of the building was built in 1840 after a fire in 1834 destroyed old palace. At the north end of the building, by Westminster Bridge, is the famous clock tower Big Ben. In fact, Big Ben is the name of the bell in the tower, not the clock.
The Tower of London is the oldest building in London. Ever since William the Conqueror built it in the 11th century, this castle has been a royal palace, a prison, an execution site, a zoo, the Royal Mint and an observatory. Today it is a museum and houses the Crown Jewels. There is a gift shop there.
The Nature Museum is located in Kensington and is one of the largest museums in London. There is a huge collection of animals and plants, including a quarter of a million butterflies, a blue whale and the famous dinosaur skeletons. There is a cafeteria, a gift shop and a bookstore.
The famous wax museum Madame Tussauds has models famous people from pop stars to prime ministers, battle panoramas and a panic room.
The Royal Observatory, Greenwich is located 10 miles from London on a hill above the River Thames. The observatory has telescopes and exhibits on astronomy, including Halley's Comet and Black Holes. There is a video theater and gift shop. You can have a picnic in Greenwich Park. You can take a riverboat to Greenwich from Westminster Bridge.
References:
1. 100 topics of oral English (V. Kaverina, V. Boyko, N. Zhidkih) 2002
2. English for schoolchildren and applicants to universities. Oral exam. Topics. Reading texts. Exam questions. (Tsvetkova I.V., Klepalchenko I.A., Myltseva N.A.)
3. English, 120 Topics. English language, 120 conversation topics. (Sergeev S.P.)
London is the capital of Great Britain - a phrase known to all school years and has long become synonymous with superficial acquaintance with the English language. London is not only the UK, but also a great topic for a full-fledged essay in English. Writing an essay about London is given not only at school, but also in English language courses. Let's figure out how to describe the sights of London in English with translation and, most importantly, how to make it interesting.
Outline of a story about London
Any text turns out to be more connected if you write (tell) it based on a pre-prepared plan. We have compiled for you a list of several points that are important to cover in your story about London. You can stick to the classic division of the story into three main parts:
- Introduction.
What is this city? How old is London? What is its history? It is enough to answer the last question with a couple of interesting facts.
- Main part.
What is London famous for and what can you see there? Of course, in the list of attractions it is important to name the most famous monuments, such as Big Ben, but it is important to add something personally from yourself.
- Conclusion.
In conclusion, I can express my personal attitude to the city.
Important sights of London
London is one of the tourist capitals of the world. In addition, the city has a very rich history and, like in any old tourist city, London has many must-see attractions for any tourist. We have tried to find 10 attractions for you, some of which are included in the list of the most visited places in London, while others will not be found in every travel booklet.
- Big Ben
Big Ben is the tourist name for the clock tower at the Palace of Westminster. The official name of the tower is Elizabeth Tower. Big Ben is one of the most popular symbols of Great Britain, it is most often used in advertising, souvenirs and to create the image of England in films.
- Millennium Bridge (London Millennium Footbridge)
Pedestrian bridge over the Thames. The bridge was built in honor of the new millennium, hence its name.
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- Sherlock Holmes' apartment (The Sherlock Holmes Museum)
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle fans know that Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson lived at 221b Baker Street. It is at this address in London since 1990 that the house-museum dedicated to the great detective has been located.
- London Eye
The London Eye is one of the largest observation wheels in Europe. It is located in Lambeth, on the south bank of the Thames. From the height of the wheel (135 meters) offers a view of almost the whole of London.
- Highgate Cemetery
One of the oldest cemeteries in London, where many famous people are buried, including Karl Marx, Douglas Adams and John Galsworthy. Many legends and urban tales are associated with Highgate Cemetery, which it owes in part to the novel Dracula, most of which passed right there.
- Buckingham Palace
The official London residence of the British monarchs. Now owned by Elizabeth II. When the queen is in the palace, the royal standard flutters over its roof.
- Hyde Park
Hyde Park is a royal park in the heart of London. For the British, this is a traditional place for festivities, festive events and political rallies.
- Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is the very place in the center of London where the three most important streets of Westminster converge - Whitehall, The Mall and The Strand. Demonstrations, rallies, as well as mass holidays are held in Trafalgar Square.
- London National Gallery (The National Gallery)
The London National Gallery is located in Trafalgar Square. The gallery contains more than 2,000 samples of Western European painting of the 13th - early 20th centuries. The London National Gallery is one of the three most visited art museums in the world.
Tower of London (Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, Tower of London)
The Tower is one of the oldest buildings in London, a fortress that occupies an important place in English history.
“Throughout its history, the Tower of London has been a fortress, a palace, a repository of royal jewels, an arsenal, a mint, a prison, an observatory, a zoo, a place that attracts tourists” Duke of Edinburgh
Useful words and expressions
There are a number of words, names of expressions that can be used to make the story about the history and sights of London come out figurative and complete. We have prepared for you a table with 20 such words and expressions with translation.
| Word/expression in English | Translation into Russian |
|---|---|
| capital | capital |
| Changing of the Guard | Changing of the Guard |
| The Royal Family | The Royal Family |
| tea at 5 o'clock | 5 o'clock tea |
| Queen | queen |
| sight | sight |
| Castle | palace |
| square | square |
| historical place | historical place |
| Thames | Thames |
| British accent | british accent |
| Metro | underground |
| ancient | ancient |
| Sunday lunch | Sunday roast |
| abbey | Abbey |
| Ireland | Ireland |
| Celt | celt |
| Anglo-Saxon/Anglo-Saxon | Anglo-Saxon |
| Royal Borough of Greenwich | Royal Borough of Greenwich |
| Foggy Albion | Misty Albion |
An example of a story about London (Topic about London)
London is the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. London is one of the largest cities in the world. It was founded by Romans more than two thousand years ago, so one of the oldest towns in the world.
There are four parts in London: West End, East End, the City, and Westminster. Westminster is the administrative center of London. The central part of London is full of sights. Almost every building, bridge, and every street have its own story. Buckingham Palace is the official residence of Elizabeth II. Near the palace, there is a beautiful Hyde Park. Westminster Palace has a clock tower, better known as Big Ben. It is located along the Thames. There are many beautiful parks and squares in London.
I think that London is very beautiful and I want to visit it someday. I want to see The Sherlock Holmes Museum and Highgate Cemetery by my own eyes. Also, I want to check is the English weather as misty and rainy as they said.
Translation of the example
London is the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. London is one of the largest cities in the world. It was founded by the Romans over two thousand years ago, making it one of the oldest cities in the world.
London is divided into four parts: West End, East End, City and Westminster. Westminster is the administrative center of the city. Central London is full of attractions. Almost every building, bridge and every street has its own history. Buckingham Palace is the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II. Next to the palace is the beautiful Hyde Park. Along the Thames is the Palace of Westminster with the clock tower, best known as Big Ben. London has many beautiful parks and squares.
I think London is very beautiful city and I want to visit it one day. I want to see the Sherlock Holmes Museum and Highgate Cemetery with my own eyes. I also want to check if the English weather is really as foggy and rainy as they say.
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England is one of the most visited countries in the world. Due to its long history and widespread culture, it has become a popular tourist destination. As part of the United Kingdom, it shares land borders with Scotland and Wales. The word "England" is of Old English origin. It means "land of the Angles". Angles is Germanic tribes who inhabited Britain in the early Middle Ages. Today England is an influential colonial country with its capital in London. Other major cities worth seeing are Bath, Bristol, Dover, Oxford, Liverpool, Manchester. Political system countries is dual. There is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary system. The current monarch is Queen Elizabeth II.
Tourism plays an important role in the country's economy. Tourists from all over the world come to see the main sights of England, which include the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, Canterbury Cathedral, Stonehenge, Roman Baths, Leeds Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon and some other places of historical and architectural significance. Built in the 11th century, Tower of London served as a royal palace, a fortress, a prison, a place of execution, a storehouse of jewels. Was there beheaded?? Queen Anne Boleyn in 1536 on charges of adultery to King Henry VIII. Today, people visit the Tower to see the Crown Jewels and the famous ravens. St Paul's Cathedral is one of the most beautiful buildings in London. It has one of the highest domes in the world and is considered the second largest church in the UK. St. Paul's Cathedral is the venue for important ceremonies. There were weddings and funerals of many prominent Englishmen.
Legendary canterbury cathedral, located in Kent, is one of the oldest Christian buildings in the country. It was founded in 597 but completely rebuilt in the 11th and 12th centuries. Its Gothic style attracts many connoisseurs of architecture. stonehenge is one of the most famous and earliest prehistoric sites in England. It is located on the Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire. Although there are other ancient and large monuments, none of them is so impressive and memorable. Stonehenge is a mysterious place. He is believed to be 5,000 years old and listed world heritage. The baths of Bath are another attraction in England. Roman baths located there were built in the 1st century AD. In addition to hot springs, you can find a lot of Gothic architecture on the streets of the resort town. Leeds Castle was the favorite residence of King Edward I. During the reign of Henry VIII, it was used as a residence for his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. The castle has been open to the public since 1976. Many tourists want to visit Stratford-upon-Avon, as it is the birthplace of the literary genius William Shakespeare. About 800,000 visitors a year come to this small town.
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Topic in English: Sights of Great Britain
Topic by English language: Sights in the United Kingdom. This text can be used as a presentation, project, story, essay, essay or message on the topic.
most popular city
In the United Kingdom there is something for everyone to see. The most popular city among tourists is London. It has a lot of places to visit.
Buckingham Palace
One can admire Buckingham Palace, built in the 18th century and being the official residence of the Queen. It has about 400 rooms. Some parts of the palace are open to visitors during the summer months. In addition, hundreds of people gather here every morning to watch the traditional "changing of the guard" in front of the palace.
Houses of Parliament
The Houses of Parliament with their spectacular towers are also extremely impressive. On the highest tower is the country's largest clock, called Big Ben.
Trafalgar Square
Don't forget to walk around Trafalgar Square and see the statue of Lord Nelson in its center.
St Paul's Cathedral
St. Paul's Cathedral - the largest Protestant church in England - is also visited by numerous tourists. It is an architectural masterpiece by Sir Christopher Wren, completed in 1710.
Westminster Palace
The Palace of Westminster, founded in 1050, is where coronations take place. It is also the seat of the British Parliament.
Museums and galleries
London also has a great variety of world-famous museums, art galleries and theaters: the British Museum, which houses unique collections of antiquities, the Tate Gallery, Madame Tussauds, which is an exhibition of hundreds of life-size wax figures depicting famous people of the past and present, and many other places.
Other cities
Other cities worth visiting include Bath with its Roman baths, Stratford-upon-Avon, known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, York, Liverpool, known as the "city of ships" and Windsor with its royal castle.
National parks
The UK has numerous specialized National parks: Lake District, Dartmore, Yorkshire Dales and New Forest in England, Snowdonia, Pembrokeshire Coast and Brecon in Wales and Loch Lomond and Trossa in Scotland.
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Sights in the United Kingdom
The most popular city
The United Kingdom has something to see for everyone. The most popular city with tourists is London. There are a lot of interesting sights to visit.
Buckingham Palace
One can admire the Buckingham Palace, built in the 18th century, which is the official residence of the Queen. There are about 400 rooms in it. Some parts of the palace are open to the public during the summer months. Besides, hundreds of people gather every morning to watch the traditional “changing of the guard” in front of the palace.
The Houses of Parliament
The Houses of Parliament with their spectacular towers are very impressive. On the highest tower there is the largest clock of the country called Big Ben.
Trafalgar Square
Don't forget to walk around Trafalgar Square and see a statue of Lord Nelson in the center of it.
St. Paul's cathedral
Being the largest Protestant church in England, St. Paul's cathedral is visited by numerous tourists. It is an architectural masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren, completed in 1710.
Westminster Palace
Westminster Palace, founded in 1050, is the place where coronations take place. It is the seat of the British Parliament.
Museums and gallaries
There are also a great number of world-famous museums, art galleries and theaters in London: The British Museum, housing unique collections of antiquities, the Tate Gallery, Madam Tussaud's Museum, which is an exhibition of hundreds of life-size wax models of famous people of yesterday and today and lots of other places.
Other towns
national parks
There are numerous specially-designated National parks in Great Britain: the Lake District, Dartmoor, the Yorkshire Dales and the New Forest in England, Snowdonia, the Pembrokeshire Coast and the Brecon in Wales and the Loch Lomond and the Trossah in Scotland.
