Lecture Notes one a Brief introduction of the great britain Guide This tourism and travel guide for London, featuring hotels street maps, restaurants, tours, attractions and more, will help you plan a successful trip to London, England, United Kingdom London is a city of contrasts- steeped in history and tradition and yet always at the forefront of contemporary fashion and ideas. The list of sights and attractions is endless but includes such world-renowned places as Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London Take a stroll in Trafalgar Square, go shopping on Oxford Street and don't miss a ride on the latest sensation- The London Eye-a giant Femis Wheel commanding stunning views. For those that are theatre lovers Londons West End has a phenomenal selection of plays and shows. For museum fans the British Museum and the Science Museum are amongst the best here. The Tate Gallery and the National gallery have collections of some of the worids greatest art works. Visit the WorldWeb Travel Guides for England's Home Counties, East Anglia and Central England for information about visitor destinations near London Westminster Abbey The Westminster Abbey dates back to 1045 when it was started by King Edward L. Today it remains a regular place of worship and the setting of many Royal celebrations and grievances. Kings and other stately figures are buried here. It is 32, 000 square feet and an architectural marvel. The used by the church date back to the 13th and 16th centuries. Tours available Buckingham Palace Bucking ham Palace is the official London residence of Britain's Queen and is one of the most recognized buildings in the world. It is decorated and furnished with works of art that form part of the Royal Collection-one of the major art collections of the world. Parts of the Palace are open to visitors on a regular basis. Visitors can visit some of the State Rooms where the Queen receives and entertains her guests. The State Rooms contain some of the
Lecture Notes one A Brief Introduction of the Great Britain Guide This tourism and travel guide for London, featuring hotels, street maps, restaurants, tours, attractions and more, will help you plan a successful trip to London, England, United Kingdom. London is a city of contrasts - steeped in history and tradition and yet always at the forefront of contemporary fashion and ideas. The list of sights and attractions is endless but includes such world-renowned places as Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London. Take a stroll in Trafalgar Square, go shopping on Oxford Street and don't miss a ride on the latest sensation - The London Eye - a giant Ferris Wheel commanding stunning views. For those that are theatre lovers London's West End has a phenomenal selection of plays and shows. For museum fans the British Museum and the Science Museum are amongst the best anywhere. The Tate Gallery and the National Gallery have collections of some of the world's greatest art works. Visit the WorldWeb Travel Guides for England's Home Counties, East Anglia and Central England for information about visitor destinations near London. Westminster Abbey . The Westminster Abbey dates back to 1045 when it was started by King Edward I. Today it remains a regular place of worship and the setting of many Royal celebrations and grievances. Kings and other stately figures are buried here. It is 32,000 square feet and an architectural marvel. The bells used by the church date back to the 13th and 16th centuries. Tours are available. Buckingham Palace . Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of Britain's Queen and is one of the most recognized buildings in the world. It is decorated and furnished with works of art that form part of the Royal Collection - one of the major art collections of the world. Parts of the Palace are open to visitors on a regular basis. Visitors can visit some of the State Rooms where the Queen receives and entertains her guests. The State Rooms contain some of the
best pieces of the Royal Collection and stunning French furniture. Guests can also explore some of the apartments inside the Palace The Tower Bridge began construction in 1885 and was open 9 years later. It is the only bridge in London that can be raised. Inside the bridge is the Tower Bridge Experience, which explains the bridge,s 100-year history Sights in London Tower of London. the White Tower was started in 1078 and was the first building in what would become the Tower of London. The official title is Her Majesty,s Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London". Over time additions have been added to the original structure. Some of the additional towers include the crown jewels st. Thomas 's tower the salt Tower and many many more The Clock Tower outside the Palace of Westminster is commonly referred to as Big Ben. What most people dont know about Big Ben is that the real Ben is actually the bell inside the tower, not the tower itself. The Palace of Westminster contains the houses of parliament Empire theatre, theatre district of london See slide English Opera House, London See slide Harrod Harrods was first opened in 1849 and is probably the world's best known store. It is situated on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge. Harrods is a department store offering a full variety of merchandise London sidewalk cafe See slide Musicals in the Theatre District of london See slide Red Telephone Booths, London See slide Famous Streets in london
best pieces of the Royal Collection and stunning French furniture. Guests can also explore some of the apartments inside the Palace. The Tower Bridge began construction in 1885 and was open 9 years later. It is the only bridge in London that can be raised. Inside the bridge is the Tower Bridge Experience, which explains the bridge's 100-year history. Sights in London Tower of London . The White Tower was started in 1078 and was the first building in what would become the Tower of London. The official title is "Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London". Over time additions have been added to the original structure. Some of the additional towers include the Crown Jewels, St. Thomas's Tower, the Salt Tower and many many more. The Clock Tower outside the Palace of Westminster is commonly referred to as Big Ben. What most people don't know about Big Ben is that the real Ben is actually the bell inside the tower, not the tower itself. The Palace of Westminster contains the Houses of Parliament. Empire Theatre, Theatre District of London See slide English Opera House, London See slide Harrods Harrods was first opened in 1849 and is probably the world's best known store. It is situated on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge. Harrods is a department store offering a full variety of merchandise. London Sidewalk Café See slide Musicals in the Theatre District of London See slide Red Telephone Booths, London See slide Famous Streets in London
Regent Street, Piccadilly, Shaf tesbury Avenue and Haymarket intersect and join together at the Piccadilly Circus. The statue commonly known as Eros has lived here since it was unveiled in 1893. The Piccadilly Circus makes for a great meeting place, or resting spot from the busy streets surrounding it Regent's Street, London Westminster Abbey, London Naturalregions The island of Great Britain can be divided into two major natural regions-th highland zone and the lowland zone. The highland zone is an area of high hills and mountains in the north and west. the lowland zone in the south and east consists mostly of rolling plains. The zones are divided by an imaginary line running through England from the river exe on the southwest coast to the mouth of the river Tees on the northeast coast the lowland zone has a milder climate and better soils for farming Historically, most people in Britain have lived in the lowland zone rather than in the harsher highland zone BI The highland Zone Cumbrian mountains northwest Englands Cumbrian Mountains include Scafell Pike, the countrys highest peak. The range also incorporates the Lake District. an area of rivers and lakes that became famous when several British poets, including William Wordsworth, settled there in the early 1800s. Fergus O'Brien/FPG InternationaL LlC The highland zone contains what is often called rough country, consisting to a large extent of rugged hills, mountains, and eroded areas frequently broken by valleys and plains. The highest elevations in the British Isles are in the highland one, the highest point is Ben Ne 343 Highlands of Scotland. The highland zone is cooler than the lowland zone, and receives more rainfall and less sunlight. In many places farming is impossible Even where it is feasible, the soil is often thin and stony, with a hard rock formation below. Rainwater often cannot escape readily, so many areas tend to be waterlogged
Regent Street, Piccadilly, Shaftesbury Avenue and Haymarket intersect and join together at the Piccadilly Circus. The statue commonly known as Eros has lived here since it was unveiled in 1893. The Piccadilly Circus makes for a great meeting place, or resting spot from the busy streets surrounding it. Regent's Street, London Westminster Abbey, London Natural Regions The island of Great Britain can be divided into two major natural regions—the highland zone and the lowland zone. The highland zone is an area of high hills and mountains in the north and west. The lowland zone in the south and east consists mostly of rolling plains. The zones are divided by an imaginary line running through England from the River Exe on the southwest coast to the mouth of the River Tees on the northeast coast. The lowland zone has a milder climate and better soils for farming. Historically, most people in Britain have lived in the lowland zone rather than in the harsher highland zone. B1 The Highland Zone Cumbrian Mountains Northwest England’s Cumbrian Mountains include Scafell Pike, the country’s highest peak. The range also incorporates the Lake District, an area of rivers and lakes that became famous when several British poets, including William Wordsworth, settled there in the early 1800s.Fergus O'Brien/FPG International, LLC The highland zone contains what is often called rough country, consisting to a large extent of rugged hills, mountains, and eroded areas frequently broken by valleys and plains. The highest elevations in the British Isles are in the highland zone; the highest point is Ben Nevis at 1,343 m (4,406 ft), located in the Highlands of Scotland. The highland zone is cooler than the lowland zone, and receives more rainfall and less sunlight. In many places farming is impossible. Even where it is feasible, the soil is often thin and stony, with a hard rock formation below. Rainwater often cannot escape readily, so many areas tend to be waterlogged
The highest elevations in the british Isles are in the highland zone Wales, Scotland, and parts of England are located in the highland zone. The parts of England in the highland zone include the Pennine Chain of mountains, extending down into northern England and into the southwestern peninsula The Pennine chain is sometimes called the backbone of england it is a massive upland area extending 260 km(160 mi)north to south, starting at the Cheviot Hills on Englands border with Scotland and ending in the midlands of central England. It is made up of several broad, rolling, windswept moorland separated by deep river valleys. Many of England's major industrial areas lie on the flanks of the Pennine Chain, where there are many coalfields. To the west of the northern Pennines are the Cumbrian Mountains, a mountainous dome of ancient rocks deeply eroded by glaciers. This region contains the Lake District famous for its lakes and scenic beauty The part of the highland zone in Englands southwest peninsula is often referred to as the West Country. This peninsula, which juts out into the atlantic Ocean, contains the counties of Devon and Cornwall. It features hilly, rough areas, the moorland plateaus of Dartmoor and Exmoor, and many picturesque valleys. Its sheltered areas are noted for their mild climate GrampianMountains,Scotland The Grampian Mountains in central Scotland form a natural division between the lowlands and Highlands. Cairn Gorm Peak, shown here, has an elevation of 1245 m(4084 ft)and is one of the Grampians major summits. STB/Still Moving Picture Company North of the Cheviot Hills, in Scotland, are the Southern Uplands, an area of ounded hills and broad valleys. The maximum elevation here is 850 m (2, 800 ft), and much of the area consists of moorlands used for grazing sheep. North of the Uplands is a broad valley known variously as the Central Lowlands, the Scottish Lowlands, or the Midland Valley. This valley is sandwiched between two areas of uplands and contains most of Scotl ands urban centers, industries and mines Farther north are the Scottish Highlands, a rugged area of mountain ranges bleak moorlands, and deep, narrow valleys known as glens. The Highlands contain sparsely populated areas of moors. These tracts of wasteland are mostly covered with coarse, low, bushy plants, including varieties of heath and heather hardy evergreen shrubs most often found in cooler climates. The grampian
The highest elevations in the British Isles are in the highland zone. Wales, Scotland, and parts of England are located in the highland zone. The parts of England in the highland zone include the Pennine Chain of mountains, extending down into northern England and into the southwestern peninsula. The Pennine Chain is sometimes called the backbone of England. It is a massive upland area extending 260 km (160 mi) north to south, starting at the Cheviot Hills on England’s border with Scotland and ending in the Midlands of central England. It is made up of several broad, rolling, windswept moorlands separated by deep river valleys. Many of England’s major industrial areas lie on the flanks of the Pennine Chain, where there are many coalfields. To the west of the northern Pennines are the Cumbrian Mountains, a mountainous dome of ancient rocks deeply eroded by glaciers. This region contains the Lake District, famous for its lakes and scenic beauty. The part of the highland zone in England’s southwest peninsula is often referred to as the West Country. This peninsula, which juts out into the Atlantic Ocean, contains the counties of Devon and Cornwall. It features hilly, rough areas, the moorland plateaus of Dartmoor and Exmoor, and many picturesque valleys. Its sheltered areas are noted for their mild climate. Grampian Mountains, Scotland The Grampian Mountains in central Scotland form a natural division between the Lowlands and Highlands. Cairn Gorm Peak, shown here, has an elevation of 1245 m (4084 ft) and is one of the Grampians’ major summits.STB/Still Moving Picture Company North of the Cheviot Hills, in Scotland, are the Southern Uplands, an area of rounded hills and broad valleys. The maximum elevation here is 850 m (2,800 ft), and much of the area consists of moorlands used for grazing sheep. North of the Uplands is a broad valley known variously as the Central Lowlands, the Scottish Lowlands, or the Midland Valley. This valley is sandwiched between two areas of uplands and contains most of Scotland’s urban centers, industries, and mines. Farther north are the Scottish Highlands, a rugged area of mountain ranges, bleak moorlands, and deep, narrow valleys known as glens. The Highlands contain sparsely populated areas of moors. These tracts of wasteland are mostly covered with coarse, low, bushy plants, including varieties of heath and heather, hardy evergreen shrubs most often found in cooler climates. The Grampian
Mountains are the chief range in the Highlands, reaching as high as 1, 343 m (4, 406 ft)above sea level. The western portion of the highlands contains most of Scotland s famous lochs. or large lakes Northern Ireland consists of hilly highlands similar to those of Scotland. Most of Northern Ireland is situated in a large valley formed from an old lava plateau In the center of the valley is Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the British Isles which is 29 km(18 mi) long and 18 km(1l mi) wide. The highest part of Northern ireland is the Mourne mountains in the southeast which reach a maximum elevation of 852 m(2, 796 ft) above sea level. The narrowest point etween the islands of Britain and Ireland is a distance of only 21 km(13 mi) between Tor on the coast of Northern Ireland to mull of Kintyre on the Scottish The peninsula of Wales is almost entirely covered by mountains The peninsula of Wales is almost entirely covered by mountains. The Cambrian Mountains extend roughly from northeast to southeast across the peninsula, forming an area of high, craggy peaks and bleak moorlands. They contain the highest peak in Wales, the huge mountain called Snowdon(Yr Wyddfa Fawr in Welsh), which rises to 1, 085 m(3, 560 ft)above sea level. In southern Wales lower and less rugged mountains, the Brecon Beacons, extend in a roughly east-west direction. A thin ribbon of lowland rims much of the welsh coast broadening out in the northwest to include the offshore island of Anglesey. It also broadens out in the southwest and southeast. Sometimes the lowland egion of southeastern Wales is considered an extension of the lowland zone of Britain. This region contains the largest cities and industrial establishments in Wales. Coal mines in the mountains just to the north of this southern lowland were of great importance to the Welsh economy for many years. Hills runnin along the Welsh border with England continue into parts of a few English B2 The Lowland Zone eat plain with a ge and extensive areas of almost -level ground. It receives less rain and more nshine than the highland zone and much of the soil in the zone is fertile. Most of the lowland region is less than 150 m(500 ft)above sea level, and the hills rarely reach more than 300 m(1, 000 ft) above sea level. It has been extensively inhabited, farmed, and grazed for thousands of years. Most of Britains
Mountains are the chief range in the Highlands, reaching as high as 1,343 m (4,406 ft) above sea level. The western portion of the Highlands contains most of Scotland’s famous lochs, or large lakes. Northern Ireland consists of hilly highlands similar to those of Scotland. Most of Northern Ireland is situated in a large valley formed from an old lava plateau. In the center of the valley is Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the British Isles, which is 29 km (18 mi) long and 18 km (11 mi) wide. The highest part of Northern Ireland is the Mourne Mountains in the southeast, which reach a maximum elevation of 852 m (2,796 ft) above sea level. The narrowest point between the islands of Britain and Ireland is a distance of only 21 km (13 mi), between Tor on the coast of Northern Ireland to Mull of Kintyre on the Scottish coast. The peninsula of Wales is almost entirely covered by mountains. The peninsula of Wales is almost entirely covered by mountains. The Cambrian Mountains extend roughly from northeast to southeast across the peninsula, forming an area of high, craggy peaks and bleak moorlands. They contain the highest peak in Wales, the huge mountain called Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa Fawr in Welsh), which rises to 1,085 m (3,560 ft) above sea level. In southern Wales lower and less rugged mountains, the Brecon Beacons, extend in a roughly east-west direction. A thin ribbon of lowland rims much of the Welsh coast, broadening out in the northwest to include the offshore island of Anglesey. It also broadens out in the southwest and southeast. Sometimes the lowland region of southeastern Wales is considered an extension of the lowland zone of Britain. This region contains the largest cities and industrial establishments in Wales. Coal mines in the mountains just to the north of this southern lowland were of great importance to the Welsh economy for many years. Hills running along the Welsh border with England continue into parts of a few English counties. B2 The Lowland Zone In general the lowland zone is a great plain with a gentle, undulating surface and extensive areas of almost-level ground. It receives less rain and more sunshine than the highland zone and much of the soil in the zone is fertile. Most of the lowland region is less than 150 m (500 ft) above sea level, and the hills rarely reach more than 300 m (1,000 ft) above sea level. It has been extensively inhabited, farmed, and grazed for thousands of years. Most of Britain’s