City Flashcards
Who is the Patron Saint of London?
St. Paul is the patron saint of the City of London
When was ‘Londinium’ founded by the Romans?
Around 50 AD
In what year was ‘Londinium’ attacked by Queen Boudicca?
61 AD
Name the 6 Roman City gates?
Aldgate
Aldersgate
Bishopsgate
Cripplegate (only gave access to the Fort)
Ludgate
Newgate
In which century did construction start on the ‘Old’ St. Paul’s Cathdral?
11th
In what century was the ‘Old’ St. Paul’s Cathedral finished?
13th
In which century did work start on the ‘Old’ London bridge?
12th
In which century was the 1st Royal Exchange built?
16th
In which century was the present Royal Exchange opened?
19th
Pasqua Rosee set up his Coffee House where? And in which century?
In St. Michael’s Alley
In the 17th century
When was the ‘Old’ St Paul’s Cathedral destroyed?
1666 (Great fire of London)
Who rebuilt the present St. Paul’s Cathedral?
Sir Christopher Wren
Name 3 famous people buried in St. Paul’s?
Sir Christopher Wren
Lord Horatio Nelson
Duke of Wellington
How high is St. Paul’s Cathedral?
365ft
Where is the dead centre of the City of London?
Groveland Court
On what date did the Great Fire of London start?
Sunday, 2 September 1666
When did the Blitz on London Begin?
Saturday, 7 September 1940
On which date was the heaviest raid on the City during the Blitz?
29 December 1940 (Second Great Fire of London)
Where is the National Fire-fighters memorial?
At the junction of Carter Lane and Peter’s Hill
Name the 2 Pub’s still standing, built by Sir Christopher Wren?
Ye Olde Watling
The Old Bell Tavern
How much did the new One New Change cost to build?
£500m
Which church rang the curfew bell?
St. Mary Le-Bow
During the construction of which church did Wren try out his ideas for the dome of St Paul’s?
St. Stephen Walbrook
Where is the highest point in the City?
Cornhill
