ward the Confessor ordered to construct a palace. The Palace of Westminster was the royal residence and also the countrys main court of law. Parliament met here since the 16-th century until the 19-th century. The present Houses of Parliament, the seat of the legislative body of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, were built after the old palace burnt down in 1834. On the corner next to Westminster Bridge stands St. Stephens Tower, which houses the famous tower clock. A light at the top of the tower at night indicates that parliament is sitting.
Saint Pauls Cathedral was designed in a classical Baroque style by Sir Christopher Wren. It was constructed between 1675 and 1710. Many famous persons are buried in the Cathedral.
Trafalgar Square was named for Lord Nelsons naval victory in the Battle of Trafalgar. In the centre of the square is Nelsons Column that includes his high statue. At the corners of the column are four sculptured lions. Trafalgar Square is the site of the National Gallery. Traditionally political meetings are held here. Each December a large Christmas tree sent from Norway is erected in Trafalgar Square.
2. Брейн - ринг. Its high time to answer the questions about the United Kingdom . Choose the correct answer.
1. The official name of Great Britain is a) The United Kingdom of Great Britain b) The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland c) Great Britain
2. The flag of the UK is known as a) Union Jack b) the Jack Union c) The flag of crosses
3. In everyday speech " Great Britain" is used to mean a) England b) England and Wales b) The United Kingdom.
4. The longest river in the British Isles is a) The Thames b) the Spay c) the Severn
5. Westminster Abbey was a) a chu
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