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A Little Look at London History

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Introduction:
"London is one of the oldest and most historic cities in the world. This quiz only scrapes at the surface of its history. Hope you enjoy playing it."


1. Where in London will you find the only statue of King Henry VIII?
    Greenwich park
    St Bartholemew's Hospital
    Westminster Abbey
    Hyde park


2. Buckingham Palace was first built by the Duke of Buckingham. What were his given names?
    John Nottingham
    John Manchester
    John Birmingham
    John Sheffield


3. The late Queen Mother lived in Clarence house, which was built in 1825 for the then Duke of Clarence, who later became which king?
    William III
    George lll
    George lV
    William lV


4. In St James' Square there is a statue of William III How did he die - which caused Jacobites to raise a toast to "the little gentleman in black velvet"?
    he was stabbed by a man in a black velvet mask
    he was shot by a highway man
    he over indulged on champagne and stout
    his horse tripped over a molehill


5. Who founded the London zoo in Regent's Park?
    Lord Shaftsbury
    Prince Albert
    Sir Stafford Cripps
    Sir Stamford Raffles


6. The Albert Memorial, built after the death of Queen Victoria's consort, shows the prince holding what?
    a dictionary
    catalogue of the Great Exhibition
    an atlas
    a painting of Queen Victoria


7. Where would you find the Strangers' Gallery?
    Madame Tussauds
    St Pauls cathedral
    Old Baily
    Houses of Parliament


8. The Banqueting house is the only remaining part of which palace?
    Greenwich
    St James
    Whitehall
    Kensington


9. Which London theatre is named after an historic tavern which was destroyed in the Great Fire of London (1666)?
    The Walrus
    The Lorilei
    The Mermaid
    The Siren


10. The statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus is made of which material?
    bronze
    aluminium
    stainless steel
    marble


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