Trafalgar Square
Is Trafalgar Square in the central part of London?
Yes
What is the capital of Scotland?
Edinburgh
When does Big Ben look most spectacular?
It looks most spectacular at night when the clock faces are illuminated.
What is another name for the Houses of Parliament?
the Palace of Westminster
To what is the British Museum dedicated?
The British Museum is dedicated to human history.
What makes Trafalgar Square so beautiful and attractive?
Nelson's Column is in the centre of Trafalgar Square.
Where is Scotland situated?
It is situated on seven hills on the River Forth.
How can you know when Parliament is in session?
You always know when Parliament is in session because the light shines above the clock face.
From what times has the Palace of Westminster been home to the English Parliament?
Since 1547 A.D.
Where is the British Museum located?
The British Museum is located in the Bloomsbury district of London.
What can you see at the base of Nelson’s Column?
Nelson’s Column with 4 giant lions at its base.
What is the highest hill called "King Arthur's Seat"?
The highest hill called “King Arthur’s Seat” is a dead volcano.
Why is Big Ben an excellent timekeeper?
Big Ben is an excellent timekeeper that has rarely stopped.
When was the Westminster Palace built?
In the first half of the eleventh century.
When was the British Museum established?
The British Museum was established in 1753.
What is one of the unforgettable sights of London?
One of the unforgettable sights of London is to see the giant tree after dark. It is lit by hundreds of twinkling lights.
What is Stratford-on-Avon?
Stratford-on-Avon is a small town in the centre of England.
After whom was the bell named?
The bell was named after Sir Benjamin Hall.
How is the name of the Houses of Parliament connected with the name of Edward the Confessor?
The Houses of Parliament stands on the site where Edward the Confessor had built the original palace.
How many collections does the British Museum number?
Its permanent collection numbers some 8 million
works.
What is Trafalgar Square?
It is one of Britain’s great tourist attractions.
Who was born in Stratford-on-Avon?
England’s greatest poet and playwright William Shakespeare was born here.
Who gave this bell to the Dean of St. Paul’s?
It was given to the Dean of St. Paul’s by William III.
The royal residence was moved to Whitehall Palace, wasn’t it?
Yes, it was.
What does its collection illustrate and document?
Its collection illustrates and documents the story of human culture.