Tricky Ones Flashcards
In which century was Sutton’s Charterhouse founded?
17th
Which century does the present St James’s church date from?
18th
The ‘New River’ was built in which century?
17th
The 1st Sessions House was built in which century?
17th
The Clerkenwell House of Detention was built in which century?
17th
In which century did Coldbath Fields Prison close?
19th
When was ‘Londinium’ founded by the Romans?
Around 50 AD
In which century did construction start on the ‘Old’ St. Paul’s Cathedral?
11th
In what century was the ‘Old’ St. Paul’s finished?
13th
In which century was the 1st Royal Exchange built?
16th
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 Last Public executions took place at Tyburn in which century?
18th
In what year was the ‘Great Exhibition?
1851
Who designed the “Crystal Palace”?
Sir Joseph Paxton
The Royal Albert Hall was opened in which year?
1871
In which century did Edward the Confessor build the 1st Palace of Westminster?
11th
When was King Charles I executed at Banqueting House?
30 January 1649
In what year did Edward the Confessor finish Westminster Abbey?
1065
In what year was the Old Palace of Westminster destroyed by fire?
1834
Name the 2 regiments that fire Gun Salutes?
The King’s Troop (Royal Horse Artillery)
The Honourable Artillery Company
Name the Regiments Prince Harry belongs to?
Blues & Royals
Army Flying Corps
Who built St James’s Palace?
King Henry III