UK landmarks Flashcards

1
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Last king living in the Tower of London

A

James I

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2
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Superstition about Tower of London

A

There are six ravens there and the superstition says, that if they escape the tower will fall

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3
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Who built Tower of London

A

William the Conqueror

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4
Q

Big Ben in the name of bell in the ………. Tower

A

Elizabeth Clock Tower

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5
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Who designed Palace of Westminster

A

Charles Barry

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6
Q

How many rooms are there in the Palace of Westminster

A

Over 1100

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7
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Second largest church in the UK

A

St Paul’s Cathedral

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8
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Where was the wedding of prince Charles and princess Diana

A

St Paul’s Cathedral

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9
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Formal name of Westminster Abbey

A

Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster

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10
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What is Westminster Abbey

A

Gothic Abbey church in the city of Westminster, London

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11
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Where was Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton’s wedding?

A

Westminster Abbey

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12
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Where is the London Eye

A

On the south bank of the river thames in London

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13
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London Eye - structure’s height

A

135m

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14
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London Eye- wheel’s diameter

A

120m

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15
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How long is the ride on the London Eye

A

30 minutes

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