Some more about London

1. SOME MORE ABOUT LONDON

2. Samuel Jonson’s Cat

The English writer
Samuel Johnson had
a black cat Hodge.
He loved it very
much and bought
oysters to feed.
The bronze statue to
Hodge is outside
Johnson’s house in
Gough Square.

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4. The Thin House

This remarkable
house is very
thin – but only
on one corner.
On one side it is
just about a
meter-plus, but
another end is
normal.

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6. Swan Upping

Every summer a team
count the swans on
the River Thames.
This ceremony is
called the Swan
Upping. The birds
belong to the Queen.
* a swan – лебедь
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7. St. James's Park

St James's Park is the
oldest Royal Park in the
city. It’s lovely. There are
many beautiful flower
beds in it. A big lake is a
home to local birds.
Pelicans live there.
Visitors can walk and feed
squirrels as well.

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9. Brixton Windmill

A unique mill in the
heart of London. It is
very old but still works
and open for tourists.

10. St Paul's Cathedral

It is the work of
the famous
architect Sir
Christopher
Wren. The clock
tower on the
West Side has
the bell known
as Great Paul.

11. There is the dome on the top. You can watch London from there.

12. Black Cabs

Taxis in London are
called black cabs.
They are
comfortable,
elegant and very
expensive Black
cabs in London can
carry 5 people, as
well as the driver.
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13. Trafalgar Square

It is the largest
square in London.
They say it is the
heart of the city
as it’s a central
meeting place.
There is a
monument to
admiral Nelson in
the middle of the
square.

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15. Piccadilly Circus

Piccadilly Circus
is a busy square
in the heart of
London. It is
famous for the
very old fountain
and for the neon
advertising.

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19. The Sherlock Holmes Museum

It is dedicated to
famous detective
Sherlock Holmes
and his friend
Doctor Watson.
The museum is in
Baker Street.

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21. Fish and Chips Shops

They are fast food
restaurants. They sell famous
fish and chips. People can
eat in or takeaway.

22. Red Telephone Box

It is the
traditional
British red
telephone kiosk
in the streets
of London.

23. Thanks for watching!

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