Westminster Abbey - It is a fine Gothic building, it is the work
- of many hands and different ages. The
- oldest part dates the 8th century, it was a
- monastery-the West Minster. In the 11th
- century Edward the Confessor founded a
- Norman Abbey. It is the highest church in
- London ( 103 feet). The towers were built
- in 1735-1740.The Abbey is famous for its
- collection of swords and stained glass.
- It is the crowning place of the kings and
- queens of the UK, there is the Stone of
- Destiny.
- Many kings and queens are buried here with
- famous scientists, writers and poets, there is
- Famous Poets’ Corner where are many memo-
- rials for outstanding people.
St. Paul’s Cathedral - It is the work of the famous Sir Ch. Wren.
- The work began in 1675, it lasted for 35
- years. It has the huge dome with a gold
- ball and cross on the top. Inside it is full
- of Monuments. You can climb 263 steps
- To The Whispering Gallery, to reach foot
- Of the ball you must climb 637 steps.
- In the Cathedral there are graves of Sir
- Christopher Wren, admiral Nelson, the
- Duke of Wellington, painter Sir Joshua
- Reynolds.
Buckingham Palace - Buckingham Palace is the London home of the sovereign. Set he top of The Mall, and surrounded by Green Park and St. James Park, it is the centre of royal London. The original house was built in 1677 and was bought by George III in 1762. It was later enlarged by George IV. Queen Victoria was the first sovereign to live in Buckingham Palace. Since 1993, the State Rooms of Buckingham Palace have been open to the public in the summer.
- Buckingham Palace has been the London residence of British monarchs since 1830. When the monarch is in residence ( living in the Palace) the Royal standart is flown from the flagstaff, high above the famous balcony on which members of the royal family appear on special occasions. During the periods of residence, the ceremony of changing the guards takes place in the Palace courtyard. Although the front of the Palace is near the road, at the back the large gardens, with a lake and many fine trees, from a lovely setting for the garden parties and open-air receptions given by the Queen during the summer months.
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