ENGLAND

ENGLAND

Alejandro Venegas Mancilla 3ºA

INDEX 1. History 2.Things to see 3. Food 4.Sports

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HISTORY

England is the largest and most populous territory in the United Kingdom. Inhabited by Celtic peoples since the fifth century BC. C., was colonized by the Romans between 43 AD. C. and early fifth century.From then on it was invaded by a series of Germanic peoples (Anglos, Saxons and Jutes) who expelled the Celts, partially Romanized, to Wales, Scotland, Cornwall and French Brittany. In the tenth century, after resisting a series of Viking attacks, England was politically unified. After the accession of James VI of Scotland to the throne of England in 1603 and the union with Scotland in 1707 it is less appropriate to differentiate the history of England from that of the rest of the United Kingdom.

THINGS TO SEE BIG BEN

Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the striking clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England, although the name is frequently extended to refer also to the clock and the clock tower. The official name of the tower in which Big Ben is located was originally the Clock Tower, but it was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012, to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the British monarch in London. It is also used for official ceremonies, state visits and sightseeing. It is famous for housing a substantial part of the Royal Collection, an extraordinary set of artistic works resulting from royal collecting. The palace is a meeting point for the British in times of crisis and festivity.

THE ANGEL OF THE NORTH

In 1998 the Angel of the North arrived on a hill 7 kilometres from Newcastle. Some people like it, and some do not, but nearly every visitor to the north of England ses it. It is 20 metres high and 54 metres across, and you can take a bus to it from the city centre.

FOODENGLISH BREAKFAST

It is made up of numerous ingredients that provide the necessary energy for the whole day. These are: egg, bacon, sausages, tomatoes, mushroom, and baked beans, with lots of tea.

FISH AND CHIPS

Typical food of EnglandThe fish is battered in a mixture of flour, egg and accompanied with potatoes seasoned with salt and vinegar.

SPORTS FOOTBALL

Two typical English sports are: football and cricket. Football is the most famous sport in the world and was invented in 1863 in England. There are some of the biggest clubs in the world.

CRICKET

The game of cricket began in England.Is a sport of bat and ball, in which two teams of eleven players each face each other. It is played on a grass field, more or less oval (elliptical), the extension of which should not be less than that of a football field. In the center of the field there is a rectangular terrain that is known as a "pitch".