This is my U.K.Dear Teacher, London London, city, Canada London, city (1991 pop. 303,165), SE Ont., Canada, on the Thames River. The site was chosen in 1792 by Governor Simcoe to be the capital of Upper Canada, but York was made capital instead. London was settled in 1826. is one of the world's oldest and most beloved cities. Millions of tourists visit its famous landmarks, including Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace (bŭk`ĭng-əm), residence of British sovereigns from 1837, in Westminster metropolitan borough, London, England, adjacent to St. James's Park. , Big Ben, and the Tower of London Tower of London, ancient fortress in London, England, just east of the City and on the north bank of the Thames, covering about 13 acres (5.3 hectares). Now used mainly as a museum, it was a royal residence in the Middle Ages. , each year. In this issue, we show readers how increasing diversity is bringing a new vibrance to the city (see pp. 10-13). Following the recent violence in some U.S. schools, JS spoke with a child-development consultant about the fears and anxieties that such incidents provoke pro·voke tr.v. pro·voked, pro·vok·ing, pro·vokes 1. To incite to anger or resentment. 2. To stir to action or feeling. 3. To give rise to; evoke: provoke laughter. . We hope her advice (see p. T-5) will help you address concerns your students may raise. |
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