5 London by Thierry Raguier

Introduction11

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Did you know London is Europe's largest city ?

Paris is smaller than London. (= London is bigger than Paris).

More than 250 languages are spoken in London, because London is an international city ! ( = People in London come from everywhere on the planet !)

Do you want to visit London ?

Would you like to visit London ?

Londinium ...

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There were people in Britain when the Romans came ...

The Romans found a small village ("Lynn dinn") near the river Thames.

The Romans created a fortress and they gave it the name of "Londinium"

In central London ! 14

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This wall was part of the Roman fortress ! You will see it if you go in central London !

1666: The Great Fire of London

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Just near the river Thames, one morning in 1666, a baker cooked breads. But the problem began .... A big fire started from his shop. The fire spread in central London !

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This map shows the part of London which was hit by the fire !

A famous view in London !

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A famous view, near river Thames !

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This is where the Royal Family lives !

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Would you like to see the King ? He lives in this palace in central London !

There are always many tourists in front of the palace: they would like to see the Royal Family !

A very famous circus !

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The French built it !

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The French built this famous monument when they invaded Britain. The date was 1066 and the man was William the Conqueror: he came from Normandy, France !

A very famous square ....

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The highest tower in Europe !

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This tower is very high : 310 m high ! Do you want to go to the top ? Inside the tower, there are flats, offices and a restaurant at the top !

1939-1945: London in World War II

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In WW II, Germany bombed London day and night. People slept in the underground railway: bombs didn't hit them !

GIVE A NAME TO LONDON'S MOST FAMOUS MONUMENTS

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London: the shopping capital !

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If you go to London, you will probably go shopping ! There are many shops (big ones and small ones !) and you will find everything you want !

A great view from the top !

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Do you want to see London from the top ? No problem ! Just go to the London Eye ! In half an hour, you will be at the top for a great view of the capital !

A video about London (2.53)

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