Westminster Flashcards
In which century did Edward the Confessor build the 1st Palace of Westminster?
11th
What is the oldest remaining part of the Old Palace of Westminster, built in 1097 by William Rufus?
Westminster Great Hall
Name both of Henry VIII wives that he married while at Whitehall Palace?
Anne Boleyn
Jane Seymour
When was King Charles I executed at Banqueting House?
30 January 1649
In what year did Edward the Confessor finish Westminster Abbey?
1065
Who added the west towers on the present Westminster Abbey?
Nicholas Hawksmoor
Whose tomb is the most visited in Westminster Abbey?
The Unknown Warrior
Who built St James’s Palace?
King Henry VIII
In what year was the Old Palace of Westminster destroyed by fire?
1834
In what year was the present, permanent, Cenotaph unveiled?
1920
Name the 4 Bronze reliefs at the base of Nelsons column depicting his 4 great battles?
Cape St. Vincent
Copenhagen
The Nile
Trafalgar
How much does the bell, “Big Ben” weigh?
13.5 Tonnes
Who wrote the quotation “Glorious Dead” on the Cenotaph?
Rudyard Kipling
Name the 2 regiments that fire Gun Salutes?
The King’s Troop (Royal Horse Artillery)
The Honourable Artillery Company
Name the 3 locations from where Gun Salutes are fired from?
Tower of London
Green Park
Hyde Park
What is the only statue/memorial in London that ALL servicemen/women must salute when passing (in uniform)?
The Cenotaph
At what time is the ‘Changing of the Guard’ at Horseguards (Weekdays)?
11am
At what time is the ‘Changing of the Guard’ at Buckingham Palace?
11am
What is the rhyme we use to identify the different Regiments?
Guards
Change
Step
In
Winter
Horseguards Parade was once the ‘TiltYard’ for which Palace?
Whitehall Palace
Who re-built Westminster Abbey in 13th century?
King Henry III
Which Regiments do Prince Harry belong to?
Blues & Royals
Army Flying Corps
By which building will you find Queen Mary’s Steps?
Ministry of Defence
Who painted the ceiling in the Banqueting House?
Rubens
