Ancient London/The Middle Ages
Who took over Britain after the Romans?
Anglo-Saxon tribes
Who was the first victim of the Great Fire?
The maid of the baker, Thomas Farriner.
When did Britain go through an Industrial Revolution?
Late 1700's and 1800's.
What was London's population right before the war?
8.5 million
Which year did the Romans settle in London? And which year did they leave?
Settled-50 CE
Left- 410 CE
Where did the great fire start?
Thomas Farriner's Bakery in Pudding Lane
What was one of the differences in living conditions between rich families and poor families?
Richer people lived on the edges of London in larger houses. Poor people lived near the factories in the centre of the city in overcrowded small houses. The houses that poor people lived in was cold, damp, dark, and dirty.
When did the bombing raids start and end?
Started- September 7, 1940
Ended- 1941
Who invaded Britain 2000 years ago and settled there? Why?
The Romans
Which day did the Great Fire start? Which day did it end?
Start: Sunday, September 2, 1666
End: Wednesday, September 5, 1666
What famous buildings were built in the 1800's? Name at least 2.
2. House of Parliament
3. Tower Bridge
What did the industries change to after the war?
Banking, tourism, and construction.
Who built the Tower of London, and why?
William the Conqueror from Normandy. He built the Tower of London to impress and control the local English people.
After the Great Fire, what materials did they use to build the new houses?
Brick and stone.
What industries expanded during the industrial revolution? List at least 3.
1. Coal
2. Iron
3. Steel
4. Cloth
What happened to London during World War II?
Hitler launched huge bombing raids on Britain's cities, including London. 1000's of bombs were dropped on London.
1. A maze of narrow, twisting streets and lanes.
2. A dirty place because they had an open sewer, which people threw rubbish in.
3. Illness and disease were common, including the plague.
4. Houses were made of wood.
5. The streets were named after the main products that were traded there. Ex: Bread Street, Honey Lane, Milk Street.
Why did the fire spread quickly? Provide three reasons.
1. Houses in London were made of wood.
2. Houses were built close together.
3. There had been a drought that summer, so the wood was very dry.
4. Strong winds carried the flames towards more buildings.
What was the impact of the industrial revolution?
London became a huge manufacturing centre, as the production of goods moved from small shops to large factories, which created jobs for many people. A lot of people moved from the countryside into the city for jobs. London was able to produce many goods for Britain's growing population.
How many Londoners were killed and how many were injured?
20 000 Londoners were killed.
25 000 were injured.