LONDON
1. London is the
capital of Great Britain.
It lies
in the South East of England on
both banks of the river Thames. London is one of the largest cities in the world and the
largest port and industrial town in England. London is more than
twenty centuries old.2. The heart of the capital is the City. The
territory of the City is only about one
square mile, but it is the financial and business centre of the country.
It contains almost all important English banks and offices.3. The West
End of London
is famous for
its beautiful monuments and
palaces, fine parks, fashionable
shops and big hotels. The East End is quite different
from the West End. It is the district of factories, plants and
docks. The narrow and poor houses of the East End present a contrast to the
homes of the rich people in the West End.4. There are many places of interest in London. One of them is Trafalgar Square
with the Nelson monument 185 feet high. Buckingham
Palace
is the royal residence. Westminster Abbey is one of the most beautiful buildings
in London. It
contains the memorials of many famous
citizens of Britain.
Across the road from Westminster Abbey are the Houses of Parliament, the seat
of the British government.5. The Tower of London
is one of the most interesting places in London.
It was a fortress, a royal residence, a prison, now it is a museum.6. London is famous for its
green parks. Hide Park
is the most popular of them. It is the greatest park in London as well.7. London
is the centre of the country's cultural
life. There are many picture galleries and museums there. The National
Gallery houses a priceless collection of
paintings. The famous British Museum
is one of the best museums in the world.