City Flashcards

1
Q

Who is the Patron Saint of London?

A

St. Paul is the patron saint of the City of London

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2
Q

When was ‘Londinium’ founded by the Romans?

A

Around 50 AD

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3
Q

In what year was ‘Londinium’ attacked by Queen Boudicca?

A

61 AD

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4
Q

Name the 6 Roman City gates?

A

Aldgate
Aldersgate
Bishopsgate
Cripplegate (only gave access to the Fort)
Ludgate
Newgate

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5
Q

In which century did construction start on the ‘Old’ St. Paul’s Cathdral?

A

11th

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6
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In what century was the ‘Old’ St. Paul’s Cathedral finished?

A

13th

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7
Q

In which century did work start on the ‘Old’ London bridge?

A

12th

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8
Q

In which century was the 1st Royal Exchange built?

A

16th

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9
Q

In which century was the present Royal Exchange opened?

A

19th

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10
Q

Pasqua Rosee set up his Coffee House where? And in which century?

A

In St. Michael’s Alley
In the 17th century

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11
Q

When was the ‘Old’ St Paul’s Cathedral destroyed?

A

1666 (Great fire of London)

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12
Q

Who rebuilt the present St. Paul’s Cathedral?

A

Sir Christopher Wren

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13
Q

Name 3 famous people buried in St. Paul’s?

A

Sir Christopher Wren
Lord Horatio Nelson
Duke of Wellington

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14
Q

How high is St. Paul’s Cathedral?

A

365ft

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15
Q

Where is the dead centre of the City of London?

A

Groveland Court

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16
Q

On what date did the Great Fire of London start?

A

Sunday, 2 September 1666

17
Q

When did the Blitz on London Begin?

A

Saturday, 7 September 1940

18
Q

On which date was the heaviest raid on the City during the Blitz?

A

29 December 1940 (Second Great Fire of London)

19
Q

Where is the National Fire-fighters memorial?

A

At the junction of Carter Lane and Peter’s Hill

20
Q

Name the 2 Pub’s still standing, built by Sir Christopher Wren?

A

Ye Olde Watling
The Old Bell Tavern

21
Q

How much did the new One New Change cost to build?

A

£500m

22
Q

Which church rang the curfew bell?

A

St. Mary Le-Bow

23
Q

During the construction of which church did Wren try out his ideas for the dome of St Paul’s?

A

St. Stephen Walbrook

24
Q

Where is the highest point in the City?

A

Cornhill

25
Q

The City motto on the coat of arms is (In English)?

A

Lord, direct (guide) us

Domine dirige nos

26
Q

How long is the Dragon weather vain on the spire of St Mary-le-Bow?

A

9ft

27
Q

Where will you find the ‘Watts’ memorial?

A

Postman’s Park

28
Q

What time did the City Curfew start & finish every day?

A

9pm-6am

29
Q

The City has 3 sources of income. What are they known as?

A

City’s Cash
City Fund
Bridge House Estates

30
Q

The Guildhall Art collection was stored where during WW2?

A

Underground in Wiltshire