trafalgar square

Question 1

It lies on the ___ bank of the River Thames about ____ sway from the river.

Answer 1

• the north bank of the Thames

- 500m from the river

Question 2

It was the first planned public square in London. It evolved between ..

Answer 2

1830-1860

Question 3

what areas surround trafalgar square?

Answer 3

• Pall Mall to the West
• the Strand to the East
• Whitehall to the South

Question 4

the south area of the square (known as Charing Cross) has served as an areas for..

Answer 4

proclamations, public meetings, pillory and execution in previous centuries

Question 5

the upper part of the slope was occupied by the Kings Mews which provided..

Answer 5

a barracks, stabling, menagerie and a public record office

Question 6

around the Kings mews there were also..

Answer 6

taverns, houses and stores

Question 7

the Kings mews and surrounding buildings were demolished to make space for..

Answer 7

The National Art Gallery

Question 8

construction of the National Art Gallery began in..

Answer 8

1832

Question 9

the gallery was completed in..

Answer 9

1838

Question 10

the 150ft nelson monument was completed in

Answer 10

1859

Question 11

Admiralty Arch was added in

Answer 11

1910

- they act as a gateway to The Mall

Question 12

Trafalgar is now a place known for..

Answer 12

• tourism
• ## culture

Question 13

Trafalgar square is now used for celebration such as..

Answer 13

• St Patricks day
• Pride events
• Chinese new Year
• also rallies and demonstrations

Question 14

what is the Fourth Plinth?

Answer 14

a rolling programme for temporary artwork to appear on the plinth

Question 15

what occurred in the square in 2004?

Answer 15

anti iraq war protests