10 Downing Street

Hello.

This week I have been researching 10 Downing Street.

It is the home of the British Prime Minister, their office and where they entertain guests such as The Queen, The President of the United States, and other world leaders. It is one of the most famous addresses in the world.

The building is over 300 years old and contains about one hundred rooms including a kitchen, basement, offices and a reception.

Some of the most famous political figures who have lived at number 10 include:

• Robert Walpole
• Pitt The Younger
• Benjamin Disraeli
• William Gladstone
• David Lloyd George
• Winston Church
• Margaret Thatcher

Below is a picture of 10 Downing Street:

10 Downing Street Door

Next I will be researching other landmarks including the Olympic Stadium.

Chloe.

Buckingham Palace

Hello.

This week I have been researching Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace is located in Westminster, and is the setting for many state occasions. Although the Palace is used for many of the Queens events, the state rooms are open to visitors every year.
Many people visit the palace every year as guests to banquets, lunches, dinners and receptions.

Below are pictures of Buckingham Palace:



Front view of Buckingham Palace

Inside Buckingham Palace


Chloe.




Stonehenge and Big Ben

Hello.
 
These last few weeks I have been researching famous british landmarks, inparticular Stonehenge and Big Ben. From my research I have found that stonehenge was built between 3000BC and 1600BC, and took more than 30 million hours to build.                                                                             
 
Below is a picture of Stonhenge:


Stonehenge in the present day

 
I have also been researching Big Ben. From this research I have found where the clock is situated and more about the structure. one of the most interesting things I found was that each of the dials on the clock contains 312 pieces of pot opal glass, which is a type of glass that is opaque.
 
Below is a picture of Big Ben:
 


Big Ben

 
I will carry on researching famous landmarks including the Houses Of Parliament and Buckingham Palace.
 
Chloe.