8. Famous People of Britain Winston Churchill , a politician, a soldier, an artist, and the 20th century's most famous and celebrated Prime Minister. Queen Victoria , Victoria's nearly 64-year reign was the longest in British history. David Beckham, a leading English footballer and a former star of the legendary team Manchester United. Queen Elizabeth, the Queen regnant and Head of State of the UK and fifteen other Commonwealth countries. William Shakespeare , the English poet and playwright. Charles Darwin , an English scientist; developed the theory of natural selection.

9. Royal Guards in London They guard the Queen and the Royal Palaces; part of the Household Division Life Guard Foot Guard Life Guard on Horseback Beefeater

10. Famous Landmarks 1 Buckingham Palace ; the London home of the British Royal family . The London Eye ; the world’s biggest ferris Wheel; will carry 800 passengers at a time on a thirty-minute ride. Big Ben ( the clock tower); situated on the banks of the river Thames; part of the Palace of Westminster. Westminster Abbey ; one of the oldest buildings in London. Many kings and Queens, famous people are buried or commemorated there. The Tower of London (over 900 years). A royal palace, fortress, prison, place of execution, an arsenal, royal mint, menagerie and jewel house. The Millennium Dome ; the largest dome in the world, covering over 180 acres.