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Programs

London - May 2017

London: The City Experience (May 2017)
When you focus in on London, you can delve deep into its history and culture. The capital city was once the center of an empire, and today Britain’s age-old traditions come at you from many angles—from the stage of a West End theater to a plate of fish and chips to the ringing chimes of Big Ben.
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Drs. Sonji Nicholas and Theresa James will lead the group in May 2017. Optional side excursions include visits to the Warner Brothers Studio Harry Potter Experience and to Stonehenge and Bath.

Trip Resources and Sights

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter
Go behind-the-scenes of the Harry Potter film series, located at the Studios where it all began.
www.stonehenge.co.uk/
Everything Stonehenge, including tour information and an online gift shop.
Stonehenge -- History.com
Historical look at Stonehenge, as well as new developments.
Royal Residences -- Windsor Castle
A Royal home and fortress for over 900 years, Winsdor Castle, the largest occupied castle in the world, remains a working palace today. The Queen uses the Castle both as a private home, where she usually spends the weekend, and as an official Royal residence at which she undertakes certain formal duties.
The Royal Collection Trust -- Windsor Castle
What to see and do at the castle.
The British Museum
The official website detailing exhibits, research projects, and learning opportunities.
The Tower of London (World Heritage Center)
Provides a desciption, map, documents, gallery, and videos.
Historic Royal Palaces - The Tower of London
Explore the wonders of this awesome fortress, and the stories behind them
Lonely Planet -- Bath
Home to some of the nation's grandest Georgian architecture – not to mention one of the world's best-preserved Roman bathhouses – this slinky, sophisticated, snooty city, founded on top of natural hot springs, has been a tourist draw for nigh on 2000 years.
City of Bath
The official website of the city of Bath.
Living Heritage -- Big Ben
The history of the famous clock tower.
Facts about Big Ben
50 fascinating facts about Big Ben
Piccadilly Circus
A brief look at this famous square.
Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus is a busy square in the heart of London. It is famous for the fountain that was installed here at the end of the nineteenth century and for the neon advertising that turned the square into a miniature version of Times Square.
Trafalgar Square
Information about visiting the attraction, as well as a history, what is is like today, and its statues and fountains.
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square, the largest square in London, is often considered the heart of the city. Ever since the Middle Ages, this area has been a central meeting place. In the middle of the square stands a tall column honoring admiral Nelson.
St. Paul's Cathedral
The official website of the cathedral.
Learn About London -- St. Paul's Cathedral
Basic facts about the cathedral as collected by Mandy Barrow, a primary teacher.
Living Heritage -- House of Parliament
Includes a history of the Palace of Westminster.
The House of Parliament
The Houses of Parliament, also known as the Palace of Westminster, is the seat of the two parliamentary houses of the United Kingdom: the House of Lords and the House of Commons.

Suggested Resources

Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
Streaming video covering a wide range of subjects to enhance college courses. These videos include public performance rights that allow them to be used in the educational setting.

Suggested Web Sites

StudyAbroad.com
Study Abroad Programs give you the opportunity to experience the world as your classroom. Rather than picking things up from books and the Internet, navigating a new landscape may open your eyes to culture, history, a new language or your heritage. Studying Abroad opens the door to personal growth and discovery too. As you learn to say ‘hello’ in a foreign language, make friends, eat exciting new foods, it is bound to boost your confidence, teach you self-reliance and stretch the parameters of your comfort zone.
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
A nonprofit, nongovernmental organization, CIEE is the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization.
Study Abroad at University of Cambridge
Students will be able to study subjects in the liberal arts, humanities, and social sciences, such as archaeology, classics, theology and religion, art history, economics, law, psychology, history and political science.
EF College Study tours
Students are immersed in an educational experience with all-inclusive tours everything is covered, from 24/7 Tour Directors to culturally rich activities, allowing travelers to discover the world with confidence.
CHA Educational Tours
Provides high-quality, affordable international group travel programs to teachers and students to destinations throughout Europe, the Americas, Asia and the South Pacific

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