LONDON´S EMBLEMATIC SITES by Octa Tumini Bellico https://padlet.com/octaviotb/sflonf9seux7 Hecho con alegrí en-us 2018-10-30 15:13:10 UTC 2018-10-31 02:46:48 UTC hello@padlet.com LONDON octaviotb https://padlet.com/octaviotb/sflonf9seux7/wish/298660380 The history of London, the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, extends over 2000 years. In that time, it has become one of the world's most significant financial and cultural capital cities. There are hundreds of Emblematic Sites in London, we are going to describe you the more important ones]]> 2018-10-30 17:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviotb/sflonf9seux7/wish/298660380 BIG BEN When was it built? octaviotb https://padlet.com/octaviotb/sflonf9seux7/wish/298808779 The Palace of Westminster was destroyed by fire in 1834. In 1844, it was decided the new buildings for the Houses of Parliament should include a tower and a clock. 
 A short time later, Big Ben cracked. A lighter hammer was fitted and the bell rotated to present an undamaged section to the hammer. This is the bell as we hear it today. ]]> 2018-10-31 01:30:10 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviotb/sflonf9seux7/wish/298808779 How tall is Big Ben? octaviotb https://padlet.com/octaviotb/sflonf9seux7/wish/298809512 Elizabeth Tower stands at over 96 metres tall, with 334 steps to climb up to the belfry and 399 steps to the Ayrton Light at the very top of the tower.]]> 2018-10-31 01:33:24 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviotb/sflonf9seux7/wish/298809512 Where is Big Ben? octaviotb https://padlet.com/octaviotb/sflonf9seux7/wish/298810243 Big Ben is found in the Elizabeth Tower at the north end of The Houses of Parliament in Westminster, Central London, next to the river Thames.
There are a several London bus routes that go past the tower, and Westminster Tube station is directly across the road. Westminster pier is next to the tower and is served by a number of river bus travel options.]]> 2018-10-31 01:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviotb/sflonf9seux7/wish/298810243 Why is Big Ben called Big Ben? octaviotb https://padlet.com/octaviotb/sflonf9seux7/wish/298810388 The origin of the name Big Ben is not known, although two different theories exist.
• The first is that is was named after Sir Benjamin Hall, the first commissioner of works, a large man who was known affectionately in the house as "Big Ben".
• The second theory is that it was named after a heavyweight boxing champion at that time, Benjamin Caunt. Also known as "Big Ben", this nickname was commonly bestowed in society to anything that was the heaviest in its class.]]> 2018-10-31 01:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviotb/sflonf9seux7/wish/298810388 Buckingham Palace octaviotb https://padlet.com/octaviotb/sflonf9seux7/wish/298810565 Buckingham Palace is the Queen's official and main royal London home. It has been the official London residence of Britain's monarchy since 1837. Queen Victoria was the first monarch to live there.]]> 2018-10-31 01:38:18 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviotb/sflonf9seux7/wish/298810565 Who lives in Buckingham Palace today? octaviotb https://padlet.com/octaviotb/sflonf9seux7/wish/298810867 Buckingham Palace is not only the home of the Queen and Prince Philip but also the London residence of the Duke of York (Prince Andrew) and the Earl and Countess of Wessex (Prince Edward and his wife) and their daughter.
Buckingham Palace is also an office
Buckingham Palace is used also for the administrative work for the monarchy. It is here in the state apartments that Her Majesty receives and entertains guests invited to the Palace.]]> 2018-10-31 01:39:48 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviotb/sflonf9seux7/wish/298810867 The Royal FlagWhen can we see the flag on the pole? octaviotb https://padlet.com/octaviotb/sflonf9seux7/wish/298811115 When the Queen is at home, you can see her royal flag flying from the flag pole on top of Buckingham Palace. This flag is called the Royal Standard.
The flag is split into four quadrants. The first and fourth quadrants represent England and contain three gold lions walking on a red field; the second quadrant represents Scotland contains a red lion standing on the left hind foot on a gold field; the third quadrant represents Ireland and contains the gold Coat of arms of Ireland on a blue field.]]> 2018-10-31 01:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviotb/sflonf9seux7/wish/298811115 Standing guard outside Buckingham Palace octaviotb https://padlet.com/octaviotb/sflonf9seux7/wish/298813175 Foot Guards
Five regiments of Foot Guards guard the Palace. They wear red jackets and tall, furry hats called bearskins.
When the first guards come on duty, there is a ceremony called the Changing of the Guard.]]> 2018-10-31 01:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviotb/sflonf9seux7/wish/298813175 What can you see inside Buckinham Palace? octaviotb https://padlet.com/octaviotb/sflonf9seux7/wish/298813969 The Palace has around 600 rooms, including 19 State rooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 78 bathrooms, 92 offices, a cinema and a swimming pool. It also has its own post office and police station.
About 400 people work at the Palace, including domestic servants, chefs, footmen, cleaners, plumbers, gardeners, chauffers, electricians, and two people who look after the 300 clocks.]]> 2018-10-31 01:57:12 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviotb/sflonf9seux7/wish/298813969 LONDON EYE octaviotb https://padlet.com/octaviotb/sflonf9seux7/wish/298814924 What is the London Eye?
The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel.
Where is it?
The London Eye stands on the South Bank of the River Thames in London, between Westminster and Hungerford Bridges. It is the world's highest observation wheel.
How big is it?
The London Eye (previously known as the Millennium Wheel) stands 135 metres (443 feet) high.

]]> 2018-10-31 02:03:05 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviotb/sflonf9seux7/wish/298814924 London Eye octaviotb https://padlet.com/octaviotb/sflonf9seux7/wish/298819643 The wheel was constructed in sections which were floated up the river Thames on barges and assembled lying flat on pontoons. Once the wheel was complete it was raised into its upright position by cranes, initially being lifted at a rate of about 2 degrees per hour until it reached 65 degrees.
The total weight of steel in the Eye is 1,700 tonnes.
The London Eye can carry 800 passengers at a time on a thirty-minute ride. From its highest point of 450 feet, it promises views of up to 25 miles.
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