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Ancient Ancient BritainBritain

TraditionsTraditions

CastlesCastles

LegendsLegends

KnightsKnightsMysteries Mysteries

MonarchyMonarchy

Kings Kings QueensQueens

StonehengeStonehenge StonehengeStonehenge - one of - one of

the European biggest the European biggest stone circles 10 or 12 stone circles 10 or 12 metres high of metres high of prehistorical time prehistorical time 1850-1400 BC. The 1850-1400 BC. The Druids used Druids used Stonehenge for a Stonehenge for a calendar to know calendar to know when the months and when the months and seasons started. On seasons started. On the 24th of June the the 24th of June the Sun shines on the Sun shines on the Hecl Stone. It is Hecl Stone. It is longest day of the longest day of the year. On that day we year. On that day we can see Druids can see Druids festival. It is tradition.festival. It is tradition.

OxfordOxford

Oxford University appeared in 1164 – 1169. It consists of 35 different colleges and 5 “halls”. The scholars had to find this place to study when Henry II made English clerks to go to the University of Paris. They taught theology, law, maths, natural philosophy and rhetoric. Oxford is a beautiful ancient city of 912 AD.

Legendary heroesLegendary heroes The legends of King

Arthur began to appear in the XII century and are based on a Celtic leader of the 6th century (515) who defended his country against Saxon invasion. He was born in Tintagel (Cornwall) and brought up by Merlin, an old Celtic magician. Arthur became King of Britain at the age of 15 when he managed to pull a sword from a rock. His Knights sat the round table so, that they were equal. The legend said King Arthur died in a Tintagel Monastery which is King Arthur is castle now.

Robin Hood is a legendary hero who lived in Sherwood Forest in Nottingham, situated in the heart of England, surrounded by country-side. Stories about his adventures appeared in the 14th century, but it is believed that Robin was born in 1160 at time of many robbers living in the woods. Robin Hood and his Merry Men robbed the rich give to the poor. He dressed in green, lived in the forest with his wife Maid Marion and his men. Although the great Sherwood Forest has practically disappeared. A stature of Robin Hood now stands on Robin Hood is green at the foot of Nottingham Castle, founded in 1068.

The Tower of London – the oldest palace, fortress and prison in Europe. It was built around 1090 by William the Conqueror on a site of a Roman fort. Massive walls and other towers were added later. Ravens lived in Tower according to the legend made noise while attacking the guardians were sleeping.

The Tower of LondonThe Tower of London The Tower of London is the The Tower of London is the

oldest palace, fortress and oldest palace, fortress and prison. It was built around prison. It was built around 1090 by William the 1090 by William the Conqueror on a site of a Conqueror on a site of a Roman fort. Massive walls and Roman fort. Massive walls and other towers were added later. other towers were added later. Three queens of England have Three queens of England have been beheaded within it’s been beheaded within it’s walls. Ravens lived in the walls. Ravens lived in the Tower according to the legend Tower according to the legend made noise while attacking of made noise while attacking of enemies at night, when the enemies at night, when the guarding were sleeping.guarding were sleeping.

Windsor castleWindsor castle

Windsor Castle was founded in 1086. it has been the residence of the Kings and Queens of England for over 800 years and it is still a residence of Elizabeth II. In 1348 the Order of the Garter was established in the Castle when 26 Knights were elected members. They included Edward III and the Black Prince

Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace It is family house where children play and grow

and the place where presidents, Kings, politicians go to meet the Queen. Being Queen is are really busy job: reading letters from the public ( 1000 each week), having daily meetings; thousands of invitations, opening new hospitals, bridges, factories. In her spare time Elizabeth II enjoys horse racing, fishing, walking, taking photos on her travels. She visited 128 countries during her official visits in 50 years.

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Time Time Sight Sight Legend Legend Tradition Tradition Notes Notes

1850-1400 BC Stonehenge Annual festival A kind of computer

1164-1169 AD Oxford University Black Square caps

Consists of 35 colleges

515 AD King Arthur’s Castle

King Arthur and the Knights of the round table

Round tables and meetings

Literary and screen versions

1040 AD Monument to Lady Godiva

Lady Godiva

1160 AD Robin Hood’s stature

Robin Hood and Merry Men

Literary and screen versions

1050 AD Westminster Abby

Coronation of Kings and Queens

Famous people are buried there

1066 AD The Tower Ravens 3 Queens were beheaded

1086 AD Windsor Castle The Order of the Garter in 1348

1703 AD Buckingham Palace

Changing the Guardians

A family house and a place to meet guests