Tricky Ones Flashcards

1
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In which century was Sutton’s Charterhouse founded?

A

17th

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2
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Which century does the present St James’s church date from?

A

18th

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3
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The ‘New River’ was built in which century?

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17th

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4
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The 1st Sessions House was built in which century?

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17th

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5
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The Clerkenwell House of Detention was built in which century?

A

17th

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6
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In which century did Coldbath Fields Prison close?

A

19th

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7
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When was ‘Londinium’ founded by the Romans?

A

Around 50 AD

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8
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In which century did construction start on the ‘Old’ St. Paul’s Cathedral?

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11th

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9
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In what century was the ‘Old’ St. Paul’s finished?

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13th

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10
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In which century was the 1st Royal Exchange built?

A

16th

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11
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In what Century was the 1st Public execution at Tyburn?

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12th

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12
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The Tyburn Tree, or ‘Triple Tree’, was erected in which Century?

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16th

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13
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When was the outbreak of the English Civil War?

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1642

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14
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In what year was the Restoration of the Monarchy?

A

1660

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15
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The Last Public executions took place at Tyburn in which century?

A

18th

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16
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In what year was the ‘Great Exhibition?

A

1851

17
Q

Who designed the “Crystal Palace”?

A

Sir Joseph Paxton

18
Q

The Royal Albert Hall was opened in which year?

A

1871

19
Q

In which century did Edward the Confessor build the 1st Palace of Westminster?

A

11th

20
Q

When was King Charles I executed at Banqueting House?

A

30 January 1649

21
Q

In what year did Edward the Confessor finish Westminster Abbey?

A

1065

22
Q

In what year was the Old Palace of Westminster destroyed by fire?

A

1834

23
Q

Name the 2 regiments that fire Gun Salutes?

A

The King’s Troop (Royal Horse Artillery)
The Honourable Artillery Company

24
Q

Name the Regiments Prince Harry belongs to?

A

Blues & Royals
Army Flying Corps

25
Q

Who built St James’s Palace?

A

King Henry III