London and 3 icon landmarks
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Tower Bridge: In 1952, a double-decker bus had to jump a 3-foot gap as the bridge started to open. The driver was awarded ยฃ10 for bravery. The Shard: It's the tallest building in the EU, made of glass panels cleaned by a team of abseiling window cleaners. The Palace of Westminster: Also known as the House of Parliament, it was home to English monarchs until 1512. Only Westminster Hall remains from the original building. Remnants of old tradition, like sword hooks in the lifts, still exist. Hello everybody and welcome to another podcast. Today we will be talking about 3 famous facts about 3 famous landmarks. Number 1. Tower Bridge. In 1952, a double-decker bus was crossing the bridge when it started to open. The bus driver, Albert Gunton, had to accelerate and jump a 3-foot gap. Afterwards, he was awarded ยฃ10 for his bravery. In today's money, once converted, that reaches about ยฃ350. Imagine how terrifying that would have been for all the passengers. Number 2. The Shard. Also referred to as the Shard of Glass, the Shard, measuring over 300 metres in height, and it's the tallest building in the European Union. The Shard is made from 11,000 glass panels and a team of six abseiling window cleaners ensure that they are kept clean, starting on one side until they reach the fourth and then starting all over again. Number 3. The Palace of Westminster. The Palace of Westminster is often referred to as the House of Parliament and is situated along the River Thames in Westminster, London. Until 1512, it was home to the Monarchs of England and the only original part of the building that still stands is Westminster Hall. The other parts of the palace have been rebuilt over the years, either because they have been destroyed in a fire, bombed, or could not withstand the effects of London's pollution. Some remnants from old tradition still remain within the palace, though. For example, hooks intended for people to hang their swords on are still installed in the lifts. Thank you so much for listening, I hope you enjoyed, and see you all next time. Bye!
