CULTURE. UNIT 4: AROUND TOWN.

LONDON

Fascinating facts about London

London is made up of two ancient cities which are now joined together. 
They are:

·         the City of London, know simply as 'the City' which is the business and financial heart of the United Kingdom

·         the City of Westminster, where Parliament and most of the government offices are located. Also Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the Queen and the Royal family are located there too.

Interesting facts about London

• London is the biggest city in Britain and in Europe.

·         London has a population of  8,173,941.

• London is in the southeast of England.
• London is the seat of central government in Britain.

BRITISH FOOD

British food has traditionally been based on beef, lamb, pork, chicken And fish and generally served with potatoes and one other vegetable. The most common and typical foods eaten in Britain include the sandwich, fish and chips, pies and roast dinners.

Top 10 Places to Visit in London

The most popular and our favourite attractions are:

1.      Take a ride on the London Eye
The big wheel which gives you a panoramic view of London. It is the world's highest observation wheel and offers passengers spectacular views of over 55 of London's most famous landmarks - all in just 30 minutes. 

2.      Changing of the guard
Buckingham Palace and Horse Guards at Whitehall. I prefer Whitehall as you can get closer to the guards.

3.      See a Musical - They're amazing

4.      Tower of London and Tower Bridge Home to the Crown Jewels, the Tower of London is over a thousand years old.

5.      Hamleys The worlds biggest toy store

6.      Shop at Picadilly Circus.

7.      Covent Garden.Street entertainment, shopping and nightlife

8.      Museums and Art Galleries
British Museum - Best museum for history and its FREE
Madam Tussauds - Wax models of the famous 

9.      Buckingham Palace
Home of the Royal Family

10.           Take a trip down the Thames to Greenwich
See many  sites along the river. Greenwich is the home of Greenwich Mean Time 

Also consider visiting some of London's markets. They are all free to enter and are some of the best markets in Europe.