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940. Our favourite things to do in London 🇬🇧 (Part 2)

2025/6/9
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我父亲认为,伦敦的精髓在于泰晤士河。这条河不仅是伦敦历史的根基,也是城市活力的象征。站在桥上,可以欣赏到两岸的标志性建筑,如议会大厦、伦敦塔桥和圣保罗大教堂。泰晤士河畔的景色也曾被许多著名画家描绘过,如特纳、卡纳莱托和莫奈。此外,伦敦桥的故事也令人着迷,它曾被一位美国人购买并运往美国,成为了一段传奇。

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This chapter explores the River Thames and its bridges, focusing on Tower Bridge and its history. It delves into a famous incident involving a bus jumping the gap as the bridge rose, and discusses the history of London Bridge, including its relocation to Arizona. The Shard skyscraper is also mentioned.
  • Dad's favorite thing is the River Thames and its bridges.
  • Tower Bridge's cantilevered road and a famous bus incident.
  • History of London Bridge and its relocation to Arizona.
  • Description of the Shard skyscraper.

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Here is the second part of this double episode all about great things to see and do while in London 🇬🇧. Listen to my friends and family talking about the city 🏙️, learn some fascinating bits of history 🔥, get inside tips 🗺️ and learn some vocabulary in the process. 

📄 Get the episode PDF with transcript, recommendation summaries & vocabulary list 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/940.-Our-favourite-things-to-do-in-London-Part-2-Transcript.pdf)

📺 Watch "Walk & Talk: London 🇬🇧" on YouTube 👉 https://youtu.be/Rd8Auzn-KfI)

🔗 Episode page on my website 👉 https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/06/09/940-our-favourite-things-to-do-in-london-part-2/)