Text 56. London and famous Englishmen

London has been the home of many famous Englishmen. Some were born there. Some lived there all their lives. Others lived in London only for a short time but all gave something to this great city.

One of the first names of importance is that of Geoffrey Chaucer, the poet. He lived most of his life in London. Chaucer is buried in Westminster Abbey. William Shakespeare also lived in London. He lived there for more than twenty years. He acted at the Globe Theatre and wrote his plays in London.

But London famous men are not only writers. Sir Christopher Wren, the architect, spent most of his life in London. He desig­ned many beautiful churches, including St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Music is represented by a very interesting figure. This is George Frederick Handel. He came to London from Hanover in 1710. Like Chaucer and many other great artists, Handel is buried in Westminster Abbey. Another famous London figure is one of England’s greatest seamen, Admiral Lord Nelson. He has a very special memorial in Trafalgar Square. The monument consists of a very tall column. On top of it stands a figure of Nel­son.

Answer the following questions:

1. Is London the home of many famous Englishmen?

2. What famous English poets lived in London?

3. What did Sir Christopher Wren design?

4. What is George Frederick Handel?

5. Where is he buried?

6. Who has a very special memorial?