8 Landmarks Giant's Causeway 51 UK9s main landmarks Tower Bridge : Built in 1894 during Queen Victoria9s reign, this bascule bridge opens up to let tall ships through. There is no schedule for these openings: in 1952 the Bridge suddenly began opening while a bus was crossing it. Luckily, the bus driver managed to accelerate and jump over the other bascule. extravagant signs, ranging from a quartet of fruitsmileys to an elephant head or even a pair of shoes that look like they are falling on passers-by9s heads! Trinity College : Founded by Henry VIII in 1546, it is the largest college of the University of Cambridge that has produced thirty-two Nobel Prize winners. Its library, designed by architect Christopher Wren, contains precious manuscripts by past members of the college such as Isaac Newton and Robert Oppenheimer. Hadrian s Wall : Stretching from the west to the east coast, this defensive fortification was ordered by Emperor Hadrian to protect Roman Britannia from the barbarians of Caledonia, modern-day Scotland. What remains today is only 10% of the original. Castle of Eilean Donan : Built around the 13th century to protect the land from Viking raids, this Scottish fortification has been used as the backdrop to many films. The name Eilean Donan, or island of Donan, probably derives from the 6th century Irish Saint Bishop Donan who went to Scotland around 580 AD. Tower Bridge Shard , Gherkin , Walkie Talkie, Cheesegrater : These distinctive skyscrapers, whose names recall the unusual shape their architects devised for them, highlight the deep changes that London has gone through in recent times. What about having a drink in London9s highest public park at the top of the Walkie Talkie? Camden Town : The weirdest neighbourhood and market of London, attracting people from all nationalities. It is full of shops with giant and Caernaforn Castle : Part of King Edward I9s Iron Ring, well-kept medieval castles dating back to the late 13th century to fortify the North Coast of Wales, this castle is commonly chosen for the investiture ceremony of the English Prince of Wales, the title given to the male heir to the British throne. Shard glossary backdrop: sfondo bascule: levatoio causeway: selciato cheesegrater: grattugia 56 Topic 2 " CULTURE to chime: suonare le ore to devise: ideare gherkin: cetriolino holy: sacro shard: scheggia stall: bancarella