Kategória: MUSEUMS
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Associated with William Shakespeare, the theatre’s replica building in London’s Bankside is a popular tourist attraction. If you travel with a group, don’t miss the interactive extra lessons on Shakespeare’s most well-known plays.Tickets for summer performances are available from 5 – 6 GBP. GR8 to KnowThe original Globe caught fire several times. Once it was…
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The charity organization founded in 1895 holds and preserves a majority of Britain’s monuments and coastline. A great number of volunteers and huge amounts of donations help to conserve the British landscape for the forthcoming generations. Click HERE for a map to see all the Trust has to offer.
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The most famous places / sights / landmarks: St Paul’s Cathedral; the Bank of England (and Museum); the Monument (of the Great Fire of London); Millennium Bridge; Shakespeare’s Globe; The Guildhall; Saint Bride’s Church. The City of London was once “London only” – in Roman times it was Londinium surrounded by walls. You can still…
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The Ceremony on the Keys watch live how the Warders close the Tower (tradition for 700 years) – every day!; visitors are escorted in and out the Tower (9.30 p.m.-10.30 p.m.; the ceremony starts at 10.05 p.m.); you must book a ticket (free) online (only) – the event is fully booked for about a year…
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Ravens have been in the Tower since it was built. They are the kings of the Tower and the guardians, as the saying goes: “If the ravens leave the Tower, the kingdom will fall.” According to the legend, it was King Charles II who ordered to protect the Ravens. There are seven ravens to guard…
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FACTFILE Age: more than 900 years Built by: William the Conqueror Its roles in British history: a Royal palace; a prison; an arsenal; a Royal Zoo; a place of execution; a Royal mint. The Tower of London was a prison over a lot of centuries. The prisoners were brought via the River Thames from Westminster.…
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Names, terms and dates from Chapter 7. Liste to the audio recording of Chapter 7. Chapter 7 – MORE MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES British Museum, the the oldest museum in the world, visitors will see the works of man from prehistoric to modern times from around the world; Most famous objects include: the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon…
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Watch this video report to know more about famous museums of Europe’s largest capital city. (Enable subtitles.)
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