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Page 2: The Tower of London! The tower of London is near the river Thames. There is a big wall around it. It is famous. Many years ago it was a prison. Terrible

The Tower of London!The tower of London is near the river Thames.

There is a big wall around it.

It is famous.

Many years ago it was a prison.

Terrible and scary things happened there.The king’s men tortured the prisoners.They killed three queens.Today, the tower of London is a famous museum.Many people visit the old prison.You can see the queen’s crown there.The crown has the biggest diamond in the world!

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What is the London eye?• It is very big wheel with special seats.• The wheel turns slowly and it doesn’t stop when you get on.• The wheel takes you high up in the sky-135 meters.• You can see all of London from up there.• It’s very exciting!

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• Hyde park is in the middle of London.

• It is a very special park.

• Many people walk in the park.

• People also play games and ride horses and bicycles in the park.

• There are often concerts there.

• There is a big lake in the park.

• People sail boats and swim in the lake.

• Speakers ‘Corner is a special place in Hyde Park.

• Every Sunday morning, speakers stand on a box and talk to the people.

• They talk about everything: problems in the city, famous people, the

weather, politics and football.

• Hundreds of people come to the park on Sundays.

• They watch and listen to the speakers.• People always talk and argue about interesting ideas.

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