Ruđer Josip Bošković
He went to London as a diplomat.
Dubrovnik – London 2200 km
Ruđer travelled by carriage 25 km / h.How much time did he need?
London in 18th century
In 1750 London had a population of 675 000 people. Today there are about 8 000
000 people.
Buckingham palace in 18th century
BUCKINGHAM PALACE TODAY
The Queen lives in Buckingham Palace. When the flag is up, the Queen is at home.
TOWER OF LONDON
The Tower of London is an old castle. It was a prison once, but now it is a museum. There you can see the Crown Jewels.
TRAFALGAR SQUARETrafalgar Square is a big square. There are two fountains, four lions and the statue of Admiral Nelson in the Square.
ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL
St Paul’s Cathedral is the biggest church in London.
SHOPPING IN LONDON IN 18TH CENTURY
OXFORD STREET
Oxford Street is a famous street in London. There are a lot of shops, so you can go shopping there.
HYDE PARKThere are a lot of parks in London. The biggest is Hyde Park. There is a lake in the park.
The Royal Society of London
An exhibition about
A British artist Robert Edge Pine painted Ruđer Bošković in 1760.
Thank you Mr. Bošković for making us proud to
be Croats.
Made by:
ANĐELA SVALINA
8th grade
Teacher: Alenka Miljević