Mayfair Flashcards
In what Century was the 1st Public execution at Tyburn?
12th
The Tyburn Tree, or ‘Triple Tree’, was erected in which Century?
16th
When was the outbreak of the English Civil War?
1642
In what year was the Restoration of the Monarchy?
1660
The ‘May Fair’ was originally held where?
Haymarket
The Last Public executions took place at Tyburn in which century?
18th
In what year was “The Great Exhibition”?
1851
The Marble Arch was used as the entrance point to what event?
The Great Exhibition
Who attracted the largest crowd to his execution at Tyburn?
Jack Sheppard
Where was Marble Arch located originally?
Buckingham Palace
Before the Dissolution of the Monasteries, Hyde Park was owned by who?
The Monks of Westminster Abbey
How big is Hyde Park?
361 Acres
Who designed the “Crystal Palace”?
Sir Joseph Paxton
The Royal Albert Hall was opened in which year?
1871
What is the name and prestigious address of The Duke of Wellington’s home on Hyde Park Corner?
Apsley House, No. 1 London
Name 9 institutions built with funds raised from the Great Exhibition?
Royal College of Organists
Royal College of Music
Royal College of Art
V&A Museum
Natural History Museum
Science Museum
Imperial College
Royal Geographical Society
Royal Albert Hall
Who built the screens and Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner?
Decimus Burton
Who designed Kensington Palace?
Sir Christopher Wren
Who did they build Kensington Palace for?
King William III and Queen Mary
Who did Sir Thomas Grosvenor marry in 1677?
Mary Davies
After The Great Exhibition, where was The Crystal Palace moved to?
Sydenham
’It is said’ The Duke of Westminster would only allow an extension of the US Embassy in Mayfair if he could reclaim US land previously owned by the Grosvenor’s. What is this land commonly known as?
The state of Texas
Where was The Great Conduit drawn from?
The River Tyburn
Where was Queen Victoria’s childhood home?
Kensington Palace
