Cities and Тowns of Great Britain

1. It is the capital of the UK. It stands on the river Thames. There are nearly 300 places of interest that are worth seeing in this city.

2. It is the second largest industrial city in Britain. It’s also a centre of music and the arts.

3. It is a well-known fact this town is the capital of Wales. It lies near the mouth of the river Taff, which flows into the English Channel.

4. Today it is a large city and it is situated in the Northwest of England. It stands on the River Irwell. It is one of the major ports in England. It was famous for its wool and cotton industries but now it is a financial and business centre.

5. This city is in the north east, just south of Newcastle upon Tyne. It is famous for its cathedral and castle rising together on a steep hill overlooking a loop in the River Wear, which almost surrounds them. The cathedral itself is one of the great medieval buildings of Europe.

6. This city is in West Yorkshire. It is a great commercial city, and its people are very proud of it.

7. It has long been the capital of Scotland. The most famous places are … Castle and the Palace of Holyrood House, founded by James IV around 1500. In between the castle and the palace is the Royal Mile, which was the centre of Edinburgh life before the 17^th century and is fascinating to visit now.

8. It is a seaside resort on the English Channel. Only 50 miles (80km) from London, it offers a good variety of lively entertainment. Its royal pavilion is a masterpiece of eccentric English architecture.

9. This city is a port in the north west of England. It has this grandeur in its site on the broad Mersey river with the houses rising above it; in its great dock buildings, its broad streets, and its two enormous cathedrals.