London is the capital of Great Britain

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London is the capital of Great Britain or the United Kingdom of

London is the capital of Great Britain or the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is an old city, its history counts more than two thousand years. London is both the capital of the country and a huge port.

London is situated upon both banks of the Thames, about forty miles from the mouth and is divided into two parts by the river: north and south. There are 17 bridges that cross the river. The population of London is more than 9 million people.

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The history of London goes back to Roman times. Due to favorable

The history of London goes back to Roman times. Due to favorable
geographical position, soon after the Roman conquest, a small town became an important trade centre. Actually, London can be divided into several parts: the City or Downtown of London, Westminster, the West End and the East End.

City or Downtown of London

Westminster

West End

East End

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The City is the oldest part of London with narrow streets and

The City is the oldest part of London with narrow streets and
pavements. There are many offices, companies and banks in this part of London. The City of London is the financial centre of the United Kingdom.

Only a few thousand people live there, but in the day-time it is full of people: as about half a million people come to work there. The biggest Banks and offices are concentrated in the City.

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The West End is the centre of London. It is full of

The West End is the centre of London. It is full of
richest hotels, largest supermarkets, best cinemas and concert halls. There are a lot of beautiful houses and gardens. Only well-to-do people can live there.

Отель «Савой Вест-Энд»

Санаторий Вест-Энд

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Another important district of London is Westminster, where most of Government buildings

Another important district of London is Westminster, where most of Government buildings
are situated. Westminster Palace is the seat of the British Parliament. Westminster Palace was founded in 1050. It is situated in the centre of London. Many great Englishmen were buried in the Abbey: Newton, Darwin and others.

Darwin

Newton

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The Towers of the Houses of Parliament stand high above the city.

The Towers of the Houses of Parliament stand high above the city.
On the highest tower there is the largest clock in the country which is known to the whole world as Big Ben. One can hear Big Ben strike every quarter of an hour. The clock «Big Ben» came into service in 1859. Big Ben is the biggest clock bell in Britain. The official London residence of the Queen is Buckingham Palace. It was built in the 18th century.

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There are many nice squares in London. Trafalgar Square is one of

There are many nice squares in London. Trafalgar Square is one of
them and it is in the centre of the West End. One can see a statue of Lord Nelson in the middle of this square.

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There are many museums, libraries and galleries in London. The Tate Gallery

There are many museums, libraries and galleries in London. The Tate Gallery
is one of the well-known galleries in London. Henry Tate was a sugar manufacturer.

He was fond of paintings and collected many pictures. The British Museum is a very interesting place in London. It was founded in 1753. The library of this museum has lots of books.

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The East End of London is the industrial area and the place

The East End of London is the industrial area and the place
where the working people live. There are many factories, workshops and docks there. The East End, lying eastwards from the City is very large and crowded.

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There are many cars and buses in London. There is the Tube

There are many cars and buses in London. There is the Tube
(an underground) in London too. The underground, constructed in London, was the first underground in the World.

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All London's long-past history is told by its streets. There are many

All London's long-past history is told by its streets. There are many
streets in London which are known all over the" world. Among them Oxford Street, Downing Street and a lot of others can be mentioned.

And tourists are usually attracted not only by the places of interest but by the streets too.

Oxford Street

Downing Street

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London has streets and concrete buildings, but It also has many big

London has streets and concrete buildings, but It also has many big
parks, full of trees, flowers and
grass.

In the middle of Hyde Park or Kensmgtoa Gardens you willing that you are in the country, miles away.

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