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Pages of History 100 The Romans built the settlement on the river Thames. What was its name? Answer
The fort of Londinium, founded by the Romans in the 1st century AD, and the administrative center established at Westminster 1000 years later served as the place for following development of Central London. Back
Pages of History 200 What is the name of the oldest part of London? Answer
The name of the oldest part of London is the City Back
Pages of History 300 Who founded the WhiteTower in the Tower of London in the 11-th century? a)Charles I b) William I c) Henry VIII Answer
It was William I, also known as William the Conquerer Back
Pages of History 400 When did a baker burn accidently three-quarters of the city of London? Answer
It happened on the 2 nd of September,1666 when the Great Fire of London started Back
Pages of History 500 In 1653 during the English Bourgeois Revolution Oliver Cromwell got this title bourgeois Answer
When King Charles I was executed because he was declared an enemy of the country Oliver Cromwell became the Lord-Protector of the new republic. Back
Top Sights of London 100 I have arrived at Victoria Station. First a walk down Victoria Street and I see Westminster Cathedral to my right. On past the offices and shops and I see Westminster Abbey also on my right. The road now goes into a junction with another road and opposite I see a long old style building with a clock tower at the end. What is this building? Answer
It is Westminster Palace. It is more known as the Houses of Parliament Back
Top Sights of London 200 The Coronation Chair, is the throne on which the British monarch sits for the coronation. When in London where can you see this historic relic? Answer
The Coronation Chair was made for King EdwardI and now is in Westminster Abbey Back
Top Sights of London 300 What is the name of the theatre in London which is closely connected with William Shakespeare? Answer
William Shakespeare acted and wrote his plays for the Globe Theatre Back
Top Sights of London 400 There are four bronze lions at the base of this monument. What is at the top of it? Answer
This is the monument to Admiral Nelson. At the top of the column there is his statue. Back
Top Sights of London 500 Climb 263 steps up the Dome of this cathedral and you will find the famous Whispering Gallery. Answer
It is St. Pauls Cathedral Back
Transport 100 What is the popular name for the London Underground subway system? Answer
London Uderground is worldwide known as the Tube Back
Transport 200 Would you like to make a tour about London? Why not to take a red bus with two levels. How do Londoners call it? Answer
The majority of buses in London are double-deckers. Back
Transport 300 The official taxi in London is a famous cab. What colour is it? Answer
London cabs are black Back
Transport 400 Which side of the street do Londoners drive? Answer
They drive on the left in the UK. Back
Transport 500 The largest and the busiest airport in Europe is Heathrow. What is the name of the second largest airport in London? Answer
Gatwick Airport Back
Streets 100 The British Prime Minister lives there. The address is 10, ___________ Street Answer
The British Prime Minister lives at 10 Downing Street Back
Streets 200 The museum of the famous detective Sherlock Homes is in this street Answer
Sir Conan Doyle made Homess home at 221b, Baker Street Back
Streets 300 This street in the centre of London is its main shopping area Answer
It is Oxford Street. Back
Streets 400 If you go down this street from Trafalgar Square, in 10 minutes you will see Buckingham Palace Answer
The name of this street is Whitehall Because of the many British government offices on the street, Whitehall has become a synonym for the government. Back
Streets 500 If you are interested in history, you should visit this street. The famous British Museum is situated here. Answer
The British Museum, in London, is widely considered to be one of the world's greatest museums of human history and culture. Address: Great Russell Street. London. WC1B 3DG Back
Parks & Gardens 100 Originally it was a hunting park. Now it is the home of London Zoo and an open air theatre in summer Answer
It is Regents Park Back
Parks&Gardens 200 It is the Royal Park in London not far from Buckingham Palace. You can see a picturesque lake with swans and pelicans there. Answer
St James Park Back
Parks&Gardens 300 An area where public speaking is allowed is in the north-east corner of this park Answer
It is Speakers Corner in Hyde Park Back
Parks&Gardens 400 Walking in this park find the statue of Peter Pan who flies from his home, makes friends with fairies and takes up residence there Answer
Peter Pan lived in Kensington Gardens Back
Parks&Gardens 500 Recreational lake in Hyde Park is known under this name Answer
Its the Serpentine boating lake in Hyde Park Back
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