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London
London is the Capital of Britain and it has got about 7 million inhabitants.
It`s in south-east Britain, the Lowland.
The river Thames goes through London.
The most famous sights are "Tower-Bridge", "Big Ben", "Houses of Parliaments",
"St. Pauls Cathedrale" and the "Tower of London", where the Crown Jewels are.
The Crown Jewels are the Ampulla and the Anointing Spoon, the two orbs, the
Sceptre,the Sword of State, St Edward`s Crown and the Imperial State Crown.
Many of the sights are in the "City of London", where also the stock exchange
is.
The "City of Westminster" is the government district and eastend is an old
harbour district.
London itself is a metropole and a big tourist attraction.
Traditional food of London is "Fish & Chips" or lamb with mint-sauce.
But of course you can eat other things there ,too.
Nice old Pubs are opened all time a day and you can find lots of Britains,
drinking beer in those little bars but if you aren`t 18, it`s not allowed to
stay there, only at a family-room.
If you want to go shopping, there are many shops and department stores in
Regent street.
More expensive stores are "Harrods", where the Windsors buy their things or "Libertys`s",
London`s oldest and nicest department store.
London is really interesting for art-fans.
At the moment it`s the arts centre No. 1.
There`s a weekly culture- magazine, which is called "Time Out",where you can
read all about the cultural events.
Modern art is showed at the "Tate Gallery", decorative art at "Victoria &
Albert" museum.
The most popular crime museum is "Sherlock Holmes Museum" at Baker Street.
"The "British Museum" is one of the most famous Museums of the world."said
the director of the "Metropolitan Museum" in New York, and it`s right.
There`s for example the "Stone of Rosetta", which helped Champollion to
decipher the hieroglyphs.
To find a nice hotel in London isn`t difficult, there are pretty ones at each
corner but many of them are very expensive, so if you don`t want to spend too
much money, you should ask for information at a travel agency before you go
on holiday.
To watch "Changing of the guard"at the "Horse-Guard" is very special.
If you`re interrested in seeing the Queen`s home go to Buckingham palace.
It`s official areas are opened to visitors on a regular basis, the State
Rooms are opened in August and September each year.
If you don`t want to see the "normal " sights of London, you can visit an
auction at Sotheby`s.
Visit the home of the Prime Minister, Downing Street No.10.
By the way, did you know, that Number 10 was originally Number 5, or that the
last private resident of Number 10 was a Mr.Chicken?
Well, if you want it more strange, go and watch the process of a serial
killer at "Old Bailey", a public court.
The monarchy of the Windsors started
1910 to 1936 with George V
2. Jan.1936 to Dec. 1936 with Edward VIII
3. 1936 to 1952 with George VI
4. 1952 till now with Elisabeth, II
There were some really famous writers in London, too.
For example, William Shakespeare, who went to London in 1596. He wanted to
become an actor and a director. Later he became owner of the Globe Theatre.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle also came to London in1890.
1891 he wrote his first "Sherlock Holmes" book in London.
Now you can visit the "Sherlock Holmes Museum" at Baker Street.
Charles Dickens lived in London during his first heady years as a successful
novelist. Now you can visit his home in Doughty Street.
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