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Landmarks - Westminster Abbey
WESTMINSTER ABBEY FOR CENTURIES WESTMINSTER ABBEY HAS BEEN AT THE HEART OF POLITICAL AND RELIGIOUS LIFE IN BRITAIN. IT WAS HOME TO PARLIAMENT DURING THE 14TH CENTURY AND HAS SEEN THE CORONATION OF EVERY MONARCH WITH THE EXCEPTION OF TWO.
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Landmarks - Big Ben
BIG BEN THERE ARE NOT MANY CLOCKS AROUND THE WORLD THAT ARE INSTANTLY RECOGNIZABLE OR A NOTABLE LANDMARK BUT THIS ONE IS SPECIAL. IT IS BIG BEN IN LONDON. HOW MANY CLOCKS DO WE KNOW THAT MAKE THE NEWS WHEN THEY STOP?
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Landmarks - Buckingham Palace
BUCKINGHAM PALACE BUCKINGHAM PALACE IS PROBABLY THE MOST FAMOUS BUILDING IN LONDON. IT IS THE OFFICIAL RESIDENCE OF THE QUEEN AND IT SERVES HER MAJESTY AS BOTH A HOME AND AN OFFICE. THE ROYAL STANDARD FLIES FROM THE ROOF WHEN THE MONARCH...
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Landmarks - Tate Modern
TATE MODERN TO THE CASUAL OBSERVER THIS VIEW BANKSIDE POWER STATION ON THE BANKS OF THE THAMES IN LONDON MAY SEEM UNREMARKABLE. BUT TO ART LOVERS AROUND THE WORLD IT IS A SITE OF INSPIRATION THIS IS HOME OF TATE MODERN, ONE OF THE MOST...
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Landmarks - Royal Festival Hall
ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL AFTER TWO YEARS OF REFURBISHMENT, ONE OF LONDON S CULTURAL AND ARCHITECTURAL ICONS, THE ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL HAS FINALLY RE-OPENED. THE ARTS COMPLEX ON THE SOUTH BANK OF THE THAMES WAS CONSTRUCTED AS PART OF THE...
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Landmarks - Laban
LABAN THIS IS A STORY THAT BLENDS AN OLD STORY, ART AND ARCHITECTURE THE LABAN CENTRE IN SOUTH EAST LONDON IS HOME TO THE WORLD'S LARGEST BUILDING FOR CONTEMPORARY DANCE. THE BUILDING IS CUTTING EDGE IN DESIGN AND PURPOSE BUILT FOR ITS...
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Landmarks - London Eye
LONDON EYE THE SKYLINE IS MARKED BY LONDON'S NEWEST DRAWCARD. THE MILLENNIUM WHEEL OPENED IN MARCH 2000 TO SUPPORT AND SCEPTICISM. BUT IT ONLY TOOK A FEW MONTHS FOR THE LONDON EYE, AS IT S AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN, TO BECOME BRITAIN S TOP...
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Restoring the Cutty Sark: Preserving Maritime History
The Cutty Sark, one of the world's most famous merchant sailing ships, is in need of restoration to preserve its historic value. Its innovative design and record-breaking speed have made it an iconic piece of maritime history. However,...
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Energy Efficiency Initiatives: Saving the Planet and Your Wallet
This video highlights the issue of energy inefficiency in buildings in the UK, particularly north of London. It showcases the efforts of a factory that is actively reducing its energy consumption while maintaining profits, thanks to a...
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The Evolution and History of Football: From Ancient Origins to FIFA
This video provides a historical overview of the origins and development of football, from ancient ball games to the formation of the Football Association and the creation of the modern rules of the game. It highlights the significance...
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William, Duke of Normandy: Triumphs, Betrayals, and Conquests
This video details the rise of William, Duke of Normandy, from a vulnerable fugitive to the supreme warlord of France. It chronicles his strategic triumphs over rebellious nobles and rival kings, culminating in a decisive victory over...
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The Remarkable Legacy of Sir Bobby Charlton: A Football Legend
Sir Bobby Charlton is a legendary footballer who has made significant contributions both on and off the pitch. From his successful career as a player and manager to his involvement in community work and charitable endeavors, he has left...
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Frank Lampard: A Journey Through International Football
This video highlights the international career of English footballer Frank Lampard. It covers his debut with the Under 20 team, his journey to playing in international tournaments, including Euro 2004 and the 2006 World Cup, and the...
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Landmarks - Downing Street
DOWNING STREET LONDON IS A CITY WHERE HISTORY IS ALWAYS CLOSE TO THE SURFACE. IT S ARCHITECTURAL LANDMARKS ARE A REMINDER THAT THE MOST SIGNIFICANT SITES DO NOT ALWAYS HAVE TO BE MONUMENTAL IN SIZE. THIS STORY IS ABOUT ONE OF THOSE...
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Landmarks - Tower of London
TOWER OF LONDON OVER THE CENTURIES, OUT-OF-FLAVOR QUEENS, POLITICAL CONSPIRATORS, RELIGIOUS DISSIDENTS AND THOSE WHO SIMPLY CROSSED THE RULING MONARCH HAVE ALL BEEN IMPRISONED AT THE TOWER OF LONDON. IT STILL CONTRIBUTES TO A GRUESOME...
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Jellied eels, London's traditional delicacy explored
Dive into the world of jellied eels, a London staple, from their history to how they're savored today.
Science ABC
Why Does It Take Longer to Fly West?
The reason airplane flights take longer when traveling west is because of the different speeds of rotation on Earth. The rotational velocity of Earth decreases as one goes from the Equator to the poles. This means that a place on the...
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Protecting St Paul's
As skyscrapers spring up throughout London, one of the world's biggest urban zones, special planning laws have been brought in to protect views of St Paul's Cathedral and its famous dome. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements -...
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Time Zones
The time on your watch is more complicated than you might think. Find out how and why time changes as you move around the planet, and how these changes affect you. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Time...
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Discovery of DNA
The story of a race between two teams of scientists in the 1950s - Francis Crick and James Watson, Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins - desperate to be the first to unlock the molecular structure of DNA. Biology - Cells And DNA -...
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Changing land use – Did you know?
Did you know that East London was regenerated before the 2012 Olympic Games? People and places - Human geography - Changing land use A Twig Tidbit Film - Did you know? A fascinating fact is revealed.
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What time is breakfast?
What time is it in Nairobi? See how standard time zones allow us to find out! People and places -Mapping - Time zones Learning Points The Earth is divided into around 24 time zones and each is exactly one hour different from the last....
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Early explorers
Find out how early explorers navigated the seas before they had maps to guide them. People and places - Mapping - Mapping the seas Learning Points Fifteenth-century explorers used dead reckoning to estimate longitude. Explorers in the...
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Discover St Dunstan in the East, London’s hidden garden gem
Explore the enchanting ruins of St Dunstan in the East, a hidden public garden in central London with ivy-covered walls and a rich 900-year history.