Next Stop: London, England

          My next stop was London, England. It is located on the south east coast of England. The longitude and latitude is 51° 3’N, 0° 7’ W. London is the capital city of the United Kingdom, and has one of the largest populations in Europe. London has a temperate climate with hot summers, and cool winters. London has a major port on the River Thames. People use the River Thames for Transportation and also for tourism. London is home to four World Heritage Sites, the Tower of London, the Kew Gardens, the settlement of Greenwich, and the site which includes: the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, and St. Margaret’s Church.

This is a map that shows the sites I went to in London.

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Culturally, the English value their history, and they show this by putting great care into preserving national monuments. Examples of this are Buckingham Palace, The Tower of London, and Big Ben. These historic sites have become tourist attractions, which help with London’s economy.

This is the Palace of Westminster

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I expect to leave London with a greater understanding of England’s history. I also hope to leave with a better understanding of how England’s history influenced the western world.

This is the Tower of London

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