Let’s Learn About England
一Introduction
The British Isles have a rich history going back thousands of years.
The history of the United Kingdom includes also the history of England,Scotland,Wales and Northern Ireland.
The history is full of invaders,wars,rulers.
二The Kings and Queens
Until 1603 the English and Scottish Crowns were separated.Following the Accession of King James VI of Scotland (I of England) to the English Throne. From the end of the 17th century,monarchs lost executive power and they became subject to Parliament,resulting in today's constitutional Monarchy.
三The best known Queen:
Elizabeth gave the name to a golden age of poets,statesmen and adventurers.
Known as the Virgin Queen,or Gloriana.
四The best known King:
Claims to the throne of France led to the Hundred Years' War
and the loss of almost all the large English territory in France.Eduard III
五The Historical Flag
When King James VI of Scotland ascended to the English throne,thereby becoming James I of England,the national flags of England and Scotland on land continued to be.
Flagś crosses
The Union Jack/Flag includes the Cross of St.George (England),the Cross of St.Andrew (Scotland) and the Cross of St.Patrick (Ireland).
六The Most Important Wars
The Hundred Years War 1336-1565 Wars of the Roses 1455-1487
Civil War 1642-1645 Boer War 1901-1902
World War I 1914-1918 World War II 1939-1945
七Wales
a Celtic land of mountains and coal
Northern Ireland
It is clear today that the Irish problem has not been solved.
Northern Protestants feel they have a right to determine their own future democratically.
Northern Catholics feel they have the right to be part of a united Ireland.
八Scotland
An English army arrived to relieve the Scots siege of Stirling.
Bruce defeated the English army under Edward II,who was lucky to escape with his life.
The Scots victory at the Battle of Bannockburn secured complete Scots independence.
九England
England has always played an important role in the worldś economy and business.
十Historical Monument
the name of a very remarkable ancient monument in England
It consists of a great collection of stones
十一A Few Facts About England
England is part of the United Kingdom
which is made up of England,Northern
Ireland,Scotland and Wales.
England is part of the European Union.
The capital of England is London.
The money used is called the pound.
The population of England is 60,776,238.
The language spoken is English.
十二Let’s visit some important cities in England.Oxford University and the University of Cambridge are both famous around the world.
十三England’s Important People Famous authors - Beatrix Potter,Roald Dahl and J.K.Rowling
William Shakespeare - famous for writing plays
Queen Elizabeth and the royal family
The Beatles -famous singing group who became popular in the 1960s
Dido – English Singer
十四What English Kids Do
English kids like to play football,cricket,tennis and netball.
Many kids belong to clubs like scouts,judo,karate and church clubs.
Kids also like to skateboard,watch TV,ride bicycles and play computer games.
Kids in the cities spend time in the many museums.
F十五amous Sights in England
Big Ben Clock
Westminster Abbey
Tower of London
London Eye
Trafalgar Square
Buckingham Palace
十六Visit the Sights in the Harry Potter Books!
Go to this website for information on places that are important to find - www.travelforkids.com/Funtodo/England/visitharrypottersites.htm
King’s Cross Station
London Zoo
Alnwick Castle
Gloucester Cathedral
Lacock Abbey
十七What the English Like to Eat
Fish and chips
Tea and biscuits
