-Second Saturday in June, Trooping the colour.
-In early November, State Opening of Parliament.
-Second Saturday in November, Lord Mayor's Show.
-In April Lord Maraton( Marathon world's largest international ).
-Last Saturday before Easter, University Boat Race.
-A couple of days in late August, Notting Hill Carnaval.
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lunes, 9 de abril de 2012
Sports
In London's most popular sport is football and it has fourteen League football clubs, including five in the Premier League: Arsenal, Chelsea, Fulham, Queens Park Rangers
London also has four rugby union teams, ), although only the Harlequins play in London (all the other three now play outside Greater London, although Saracens still play within the M25)
The other two professional rugby union teams in the city are second division clubs London Welsh and London Scottish, that play home matches in the city. The city has other very traditional rugby union clubs, famously Richmond F.C., Rosslyn Park F.C., Westcombe Park R.F.C. and Blackheath F.C.
One of London's best-known annual sports competitions is the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, held at the All England Club in the south-western suburb of Wimbledon
F.C chelsea stadium and shield:
London also has four rugby union teams, ), although only the Harlequins play in London (all the other three now play outside Greater London, although Saracens still play within the M25)
The other two professional rugby union teams in the city are second division clubs London Welsh and London Scottish, that play home matches in the city. The city has other very traditional rugby union clubs, famously Richmond F.C., Rosslyn Park F.C., Westcombe Park R.F.C. and Blackheath F.C.
One of London's best-known annual sports competitions is the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, held at the All England Club in the south-western suburb of Wimbledon
F.C chelsea stadium and shield:
BIG BEN
El Big Ben is the world's most famous clock. The 13-ton bell lives up to its name, probably gave occasion to the first charge of the construction. He´s name is benjamin Hall.
This watch is famous worldwide for its reliability, as it is designed so that their hands are not altered by any atmospheric factor.
It is known for its "English punctuality."
The Big Ben still holds the title of "largest carillon clock 4 faces the world."
The clock had its greatest single failure in 1976.
The Big Ben is one of the most famous images of London
This watch is famous worldwide for its reliability, as it is designed so that their hands are not altered by any atmospheric factor.
It is known for its "English punctuality."
The Big Ben still holds the title of "largest carillon clock 4 faces the world."
The clock had its greatest single failure in 1976.
The Big Ben is one of the most famous images of London
Music
London is one of the major classical and popular music capitals of the world and is home to major music corporations, such as EMI, as well as countless bands, musicians and industry professionals
London has numerous venues for rock and pop concerts, including large arenas such as Earls Court, Wembley Arena , as well as many mid-sized venues, such as Brixton Academy, the Hammersmith Apollo and the Shepherd's Bush Empire
London has numerous venues for rock and pop concerts, including large arenas such as Earls Court, Wembley Arena , as well as many mid-sized venues, such as Brixton Academy, the Hammersmith Apollo and the Shepherd's Bush Empire
domingo, 25 de marzo de 2012
Education.
Primary and secondary education.
The majority of primary and secondary schools in London are state schools and are controlled. although there are also a number of private schools in London, including old and famous schools such as the City of London School, Harrow, St Paul's School, University College School, Highgate School
tertiary education.
London is a major centre of higher education teaching and research and its 43 universities form the largest concentration of higher education in Europe
The majority of primary and secondary schools in London are state schools and are controlled. although there are also a number of private schools in London, including old and famous schools such as the City of London School, Harrow, St Paul's School, University College School, Highgate School
tertiary education.
sábado, 24 de marzo de 2012
Touirism
Tourism is one of London's prime industries. Annual spending by tourists is around £15 billion. London attracts over 14 million international visitors per year, making it the world's most visited city, attracts 27 million overnight-stay visitors every year.
Among the museums highlights
Among the museums highlights
- British Museum
- National Gallery
- Tate Modern
- Natural History Museum
- London Eye
- Science Museum
- Tower of London
- National Maritime Museum
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Madame Tussauds
British Museum and Science museum of London.
viernes, 2 de marzo de 2012
Geography of London
The City of London is England's smallest ceremonial county by area and population, and the fourth most densely populated. Of the 326 English districts, it is the second smallest by population, after the Isles of Scilly, and the smallest by area.
The City has no sizeable parks within its boundary, but does have a network of a large number of gardens and small open spaces, many of which are maintained by the Corporation.
These range from formal gardens such as the one in Finsbury Circus, containing a bowling green and bandstand.
The City has no sizeable parks within its boundary, but does have a network of a large number of gardens and small open spaces, many of which are maintained by the Corporation.
These range from formal gardens such as the one in Finsbury Circus, containing a bowling green and bandstand.
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