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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…
Lincoln is a cathedral city in the East Midlands region of England. It’s about 140 miles north of London.
Lincoln Cathedral dominates the skyline. It’s the 3rd largest cathedral in England after St. Paul’s in London and York Minster. It was built in 1072 on the orders of William the Conqueror…
The Red Arrows was formed in 1964, and is the aerobatics display team for the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF).
The team is made up of 9 pilots and they perform in many shows across the world.
The Red Arrows are famous for…
York is a walled city in North Yorkshire. It is approximately 200 miles north of London. The city was founded by the Romans in 71 AD. In 866 AD, it was captured by the Vikings who stayed in York until 954…
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…
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland. It is famous for its listed buildings, conservation areas and its UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a compact city which has many diverse villages, which are great for sightseeing. Edinburgh is a lovely city that has many restaurants, bars, shops and sightseeing spots. If you…
Last month I went on a homestay to England. I stayed in Oxford, which is a small city about one hour north west of London.
When I landed at Heathrow airport, my host father was…
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…
Chatsworth House is a stately home in the county of Derbyshire in England. It’s close to Bakewell (3.5 miles / 5.6 km) and Chesterfield (9 miles / 14 km), and has been the home of the Duke of Devonshire and his family since 1560.
Chatsworth House has been selected as the UK’s favourite country house several times, and many people visit it in all seasons to…
Last month Eiichi and I went to see The King’s Speech at the cinema. I had read many reviews in newspapers, and all of them said it was a great film.
The film was about King George VI, the King of England, and his battle to overcome a stutter…
