Series: Travel - London
About this Series
- Lessons: 7
- Total Time: 0h 56m
- Use: Watch Online & Download
- Access Period: Unlimited
- Created At: 12/15/2009
- Last Updated At: 12/15/2009
Learn about the history of the city of London with iMinds Travel's insightful audio knowledge series.
This collection includes the story of 6 of London's most important and beautiful destinations - The Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, the National Gallery of London and St Paul's Cathedral.
iMinds will tell you the story behind the place with its innovative travel series, transporting the armchair traveller or getting you in the mood for discover on route to your destination. Perfect to listen to while commuting, exercising, shopping or cleaning the house.. iMinds brings knowledge to your MP3 with 8 minute information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind.
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- iMinds Audio
- 156 lessons
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12/09/2009
iMinds offers 8-minute audio books that deliver bursts of knowledge on an array of topics through iPods and other MP3 devices. MindTracks are designed to be a well-rounded subject overview of a general knowledge topic.
Lessons Included
None of the lesson in this series have been reviewed.
Below are the descriptions for each of the lessons included in the series:
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Travel London
This is a series of iMinds lessons.
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Buckingham Palace
Learn about the history of Buckingham Palace in London with iMinds Travel's insightful audio knowledge series.
Walking through Buckingham Gate is like stepping into an entirely different London. This is a London far removed from the hustle and bustle of the long and crowded public streets such as Piccadilly and Regent. Hemmed in by large parks, the area surrounding this world famous palace seems almost unnaturally hushed. The Mall, the long road which leads to the Palace, separates St James Park and Green Park.
iMinds will tell you the story behind the place with its innovative travel series, transporting the armchair traveller or getting you in the mood for discover on route to your destination. Perfect to listen to while commuting, exercising, shopping or cleaning the house.. iMinds brings knowledge to your MP3 with 8 minute information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind.
*Please note this is an audio only mp4 lesson. An mp3 containing the same content is attached to the lesson and available for download under the "Additional Materials" section.
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Houses of Parliament
Learn about the history of the British Houses of Parliament in London with iMinds Travel's insightful audio knowledge series.
They are one of the most iconic sights in London. Situated on the shore of the River Thames, they have become an international symbol of Britain and national systems of government. The Houses of Parliament are both a captivating building to behold and an important historical monument. The proper name for the Houses of Parliament is actually the Palace of Westminster.
iMinds will tell you the story behind the place with its innovative travel series, transporting the armchair traveller or getting you in the mood for discover on route to your destination. Perfect to listen to while commuting, exercising, shopping or cleaning the house.. iMinds brings knowledge to your MP3 with 8 minute information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind.
*Please note this is an audio only mp4 lesson. An mp3 containing the same content is attached to the lesson and available for download under the "Additional Materials" section.
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Tower of London
Learn about the history of the Tower of London with iMinds Travel's insightful audio knowledge series.
The Tower of London offers an impressive skyline for England’s capital city. Much of the awe tourists have for the Tower comes from its vastness. For the Tower of London is not just a single tower, but many buildings within the same complex. And each part has played a key role in English history since construction began in the 11th century. It is 1066 and England is in the grip of a civil war. King Edward has died and his unpopular brother-in-law, Harold Godwinson, has claimed the throne.
iMinds will tell you the story behind the place with its innovative travel series, transporting the armchair traveller or getting you in the mood for discover on route to your destination. Perfect to listen to while commuting, exercising, shopping or cleaning the house.. iMinds brings knowledge to your MP3 with 8 minute information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind.
*Please note this is an audio only mp4 lesson. An mp3 containing the same content is attached to the lesson and available for download under the "Additional Materials" section.
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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Learn about the history of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London with iMinds Travel's insightful audio knowledge series.
The roar of the crowd. The laughter from the stalls. The gentle breeze of a summer’s day. All of this and more encompasses you as you watch a performance at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. The theatre is situated on the South bank of the Thames River in London.
The Globe Theatre that visitors flock to today is actually a replica of the original. The first incarnation was founded in 1599 by a group of thespians, one of whom was William Shakespeare.
iMinds will tell you the story behind the place with its innovative travel series, transporting the armchair traveller or getting you in the mood for discover on route to your destination. Perfect to listen to while commuting, exercising, shopping or cleaning the house.. iMinds brings knowledge to your MP3 with 8 minute information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind.
*Please note this is an audio only mp4 lesson. An mp3 containing the same content is attached to the lesson and available for download under the "Additional Materials" section.
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National Gallery of London
Learn about the history of the National Gallery in London with iMinds Travel's insightful audio knowledge series.
The National Gallery of England, situated in the capital city of London, houses an impressive 2,300 works of art. With such an expansive collection, many connoisseurs of fine art rank it as second only to the Louvre in terms of the world’s great galleries.
iMinds will tell you the story behind the place with its innovative travel series, transporting the armchair traveller or getting you in the mood for discover on route to your destination. Perfect to listen to while commuting, exercising, shopping or cleaning the house.. iMinds brings knowledge to your MP3 with 8 minute information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind.
*Please note this is an audio only mp4 lesson. An mp3 containing the same content is attached to the lesson and available for download under the "Additional Materials" section.
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St Paul's Cathedral
Learn about the history of the St Paul’s Cathedral in London with iMinds Travel's insightful audio knowledge series.
St Paul’s Cathedral is a great monument by any standard. Its size, its architecture and its history cause it to be a continuing icon for the city of London.
There has been a cathedral standing on the site of the present-day St Paul’s since the year 604. The cathedral we see today is actually the fifth incarnation. There were three cathedrals on this site during the medieval period, all of which met with tragic ends.
iMinds will tell you the story behind the place with its innovative travel series, transporting the armchair traveller or getting you in the mood for discover on route to your destination. Perfect to listen to while commuting, exercising, shopping or cleaning the house.. iMinds brings knowledge to your MP3 with 8 minute information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind.
*Please note this is an audio only mp4 lesson. An mp3 containing the same content is attached to the lesson and available for download under the "Additional Materials" section.
Supplementary Files:
- Once you purchase this series you will have access to these files:
- TravelLondon002.mp3
- BuckinghamPalace.mp3
- Houses_of_Parliament.mp3
- Tower_of_London.mp3
- Shakespeares_Globe_Theatre.mp3
- NationalGalleryofLondon.mp3
- StPaulsCathedral.mp3
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