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Cheerio! Let's head to... London |
See the Sights
Go on a virtual tour of the city of London!
Visit Big Ben, one of the United Kingdom's iconic symbols -- you can even learn how it operates.
Take a tour of the Tower of London and discover the infamous prison at the Tower of London which earned the nickname "Bloody Tower."
Explore the Tower Bridge. Listen to a series of recent podcasts on the history of the Tower Bridge. Take a Tower Bridge quiz to test your knowledge!
Buckingham Palace is the London residence of the UK royal family -- head out on a tour or watch the changing of the guard!
The origin of Westminster Abbey dates back to the 960s or 970s and construction on the present building began in 1245. Since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1060, the coronation of all British monarchs have taken place in Westminster Abbey. Elizabeth II is the current Queen of England -- watch her 1953 coronation.
Hyde Park was founded by Henry VIII in 1536 who used it for hunting. It opened as a park for the public in 1636 and is famous for its free speech and demonstrations in Speakers' Corner since 1872.
Visit Big Ben, one of the United Kingdom's iconic symbols -- you can even learn how it operates.
Take a tour of the Tower of London and discover the infamous prison at the Tower of London which earned the nickname "Bloody Tower."
Explore the Tower Bridge. Listen to a series of recent podcasts on the history of the Tower Bridge. Take a Tower Bridge quiz to test your knowledge!
Buckingham Palace is the London residence of the UK royal family -- head out on a tour or watch the changing of the guard!
The origin of Westminster Abbey dates back to the 960s or 970s and construction on the present building began in 1245. Since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1060, the coronation of all British monarchs have taken place in Westminster Abbey. Elizabeth II is the current Queen of England -- watch her 1953 coronation.
Hyde Park was founded by Henry VIII in 1536 who used it for hunting. It opened as a park for the public in 1636 and is famous for its free speech and demonstrations in Speakers' Corner since 1872.
STEAM Activities
Tate Modern is an incredible art museum in London -- they offer some great projects for kids. Try creating a sound creature or make some criss cross artwork.
There are 33 bridges over the River Thames in London -- design a bridge with every day items -- recyclables, LEGOs, whatever you have around the house. How much weight can it hold?
The London Eye is a 443 foot ferris wheel on the banks of the Thames. Create your own ferris sheel!
There are 33 bridges over the River Thames in London -- design a bridge with every day items -- recyclables, LEGOs, whatever you have around the house. How much weight can it hold?
The London Eye is a 443 foot ferris wheel on the banks of the Thames. Create your own ferris sheel!
Travel with a Book
Read a book set in London, England!
ALISTAIR GRIM'S ODDITORIUM by Gregory Funaro (MackinVIA)
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THE SCREAMING STAIRCASE (Lockwood & Co. Book #1) by Jonathan Stroud (MackinVIA)
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TOWER OF LONDON: A CHILLING INTERACTIVE ADVENTURE by B.A. Hoena (MackinVIA)
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THE OTHER SIDE OF TRUTH by Beverley Naidoo (MackinVIA)
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THE AMULET OF SAMARKAND (Bartimaeus Book #1) by Jonathan Stroud (MackinVIA)
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THE BOOKWANDERERS by Anna James (MackinVIA)
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THE MARVELS by Brian Selznick (MackinVIA)
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THE TWYNING by Terence Blacker (MackinVIA)
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