From the home of democracy to the home of aristocracy

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From The History Channel: How London was built

The first Westminster Bridge was built ...
1. by King Charles II
2. to improve the trade in Southwark
3. very cheaply
4. in 70 years
Bodicea was a fierce queen that ...
1. led the Romans into Londinium
2. fought the Romans in Londinium
3. helped the Romans rebuild Londinium
4. helped the Romans conquer East Anglia
The Palace of Westminster ...
1. has always been the home of the British Government
2. burned down in times of William the Conqueror
3. was built in 1512 by Henry VIII
4. was a royal residence until the time of Henry VIII
Although the first traffic light in the world was installed in Parliament Square,
1. it was soon removed
2. it was soon destroyed in a fire
3. it was operated from a police station
4. it lasted just a few weeks
During WWII, the Central Emergency Headquarters were in ...
1. underground shelters outside London
2. a strong building specifically built for that purpose
3. the basement of 10 Downing St
4. a basement near the residence of the PM and the Houses of Parliament
Near St James's Park is Wellington Barracks, which is ...
1. a museum of toy soldiers
2. the headquarters of the Foot Guards
3. the place where the Tudors used to hold parties
4. where Charles II used to live
The original U-shaped plan for Buckingham Palace had to be changed because ...
1. George IV didn't like it
2. it was unsuitable for Queen Victoria's family
3. Queen Victoria wanted a marble arch at the entrance
4. they wanted a new design to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar
Thomas Cubitt was ...
1. a Norfolk farmer
2. the son of a ship's carpenter
3. the man who comissioned the development of Belgravia
4. the man who developed Belgravia
From the very beginning, Belgrave Square was very successful because ...
1. it was just north of Hyde Park
2. George IV moved into the area
3. Queen Victoria lived in number 36
4. it was very close to Buckingham Palace
The Grenadier has a reputation for ...
1. serving the best ale
2. having many ghosts
3. being very noisy
4. being the most comfortable pub
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Then go to Day Two