Piccadilly Circus is a famous sightseeing spot in central London.
Why is it called ‘Circus‘?
Why is it such a popular place?
Find out more about Piccadilly Circus by reading this short article.
University Boat Race
Since 1829, Oxford University and Cambridge University have had a boat race on the River Thames more than 160 times.
Which university has won the most races?
How far is the race?
How many people watch the race?
How can you go and watch the race live?
Find out a bit more about this special event by reading this short article.
About: Mary Quant
Mary Quant is a British fashion designer who became famous in the 1960s.
She is most famous for the miniskirt, but she also introduced many other fashion garments and beauty products to the world. Read this article to find out exactly what else Mary Quant is famous for. Maybe you will be surprised!
Jellied Eels
Do you like eel? Have you ever heard of ‘Jellied eel’?
Jellied eel is a traditional English dish that is famous in London.
Read a little about it here. Would you like to try it?
Buckingham Palace
There are many places to go sightseeing in central London. In this month’s Newsletter we’d like to introduce Buckingham Palace.
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Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is a large church in the City of Westminster, London. It’s real name is ‘The Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster’.
It’s located across from Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. It’s the traditional place of coronation and burial for British kings and queens.
The original Abbey was founded…
Big Ben and Elizabeth Tower
Many people think that Big Ben is the name of the famous clock tower in central London.
This isn’t true! Big Ben is actually the…
The London Eye
The London Eye is a huge Ferris wheel.
In fact, it’s the largest Ferris wheel in Europe, and it’s also the most popular tourist attraction in the UK.
The London Eye opened on 31 December 1999 as part of the new millennium celebrations in the UK…
Let’s talk about: The Chelsea Flower Show
Chris speaks to Eiko about the Chelsea Flower Show
Have you ever been to the Chelsea Flower Show?
Yes I have. I went about 3 years ago with Eitaro. It was really good. We both love gardening so we really enjoyed it.
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