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 London Quiz - Welcome to London!
Welcome to London, the capital of England and the largest city in Europe. It is also one of the most attractive cities in the world! This dossier will give you
some quick facts on the places you’ll see. Practice your English by asking questions about what you see. Below, is a map of London, test your orientation and
colour all the places you visit during your London Week.
Enjoy and discover London!
 London Quiz - City of Westminster

Located in the heart of London, it contains many of the

most famous sites. Some of the most popular tourist
sites are Buckingham Palace, Victoria Memorial,
Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament), London
Eye, 10 Downing Street, St. James’s Park, Green Park,
Big Ben and nearby Westminster Abbey.

Green Park is one of the Royal Parks of London. It is a peaceful refuge for people living, working or visiting
central London, and is particularly popular for sunbathing and picnics in fine weather.
Which famous building is in Green Park?
a) St Paul’s Cathedral
b) The Royal Opera House
c) Buckingham Palace
d) The British Museum

What was the park used for before it became a park? / What is the most common spring flower in the
park?

Buckingham Palace is the London home and official residence of the monarch. Buckingham House was
built in 1705 for the Duke of Buckingham. The palace is a world-famous setting for state occasions and
royal hospitality. In front of the Palace is the Victoria Memorial built in memory of Queen Victoria.
What is the significance of the flag above the palace? / How many rooms and toilets are in the palace?
/ What is the Victoria Memorial?
 London Quiz - City of Westminster

The Houses of Parliament. On the Eastern side of Parliament Square lies the imposing Houses of Parliament,
the centre of British Government. The original structure was built in 1502; however a fire in 1834
destroyed most of the original building. The most famous feature of the building is the enormous clock
tower standing
96.3 high - Big Ben.
What are the two main parts of the House of Parliament? / What is the official name of the House of
Parliament?

Big Ben. The tower is one of London’s most famous

landmarks. The clock inside the tower was the world’s
largest when it was installed in the middle of the 19th
century. The tower was completed in 1858 and has
become one of the most prominent symbols of both
London and England, often in the establishing shot of
films set in the city.

What is the official name of Big Ben? / How many bells does Big Ben have? / How many stairs do you
have to climb to get to the top of the tower? / Who can visit the tower?

10 Downing Street. Probably the most famous address in the world, “Number 10” has been the official
residence of the Prime Minister since 1735. The house contains over 100 private rooms consisting of office
space and a private residence on the third floor for the Prime Minister and his/her family.

What colour is the door at 10 Downing Street?

a) Black
b) Green
c) Red
d) Brown

Who is the current Prime Minister? / Who is the Prime Minister’s neighbour? / Do any pets live in the
house?
 London Quiz - City of Westminster

London Eye. It is the biggest wheel in Europe. It is

situated on the banks of the River Thames. The
designers submitted their idea for a large observation
wheel as part of a competition to design a landmark for
the new millennium.

The London Eye is on the south bank of the Thames?

a) True
b) False

How long does a complete turn take? / What is the biggest wheel in the world?
 London Quiz - Covent Garden

The Royal Opera House. The large building is often referred to as

simply “Covent Garden”, after a previous use of the site of the
opera houses original construction in 1732.
It is the home of the Royal Opera, the Royal Ballet, and the
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. Originally called the Theatre
Royal, it served primarily as a playhouse for the first hundred years
of its history. In 1735, Handel’s first season of operas began. Many
of his operas and oratorios were specifically written for Covent
Garden and had their premieres there.
The current building is the third theatre on the site following
disastrous fires in 1808 and 1857.
How many seats are there? / How many theaters were built here?

Covent Garden is the heart of London’s “Theatreland”

and one of the most exciting places. From 1654 until
recent times, the market was famous for selling fruit
and vegetables. Today, Covent Garden is more widely
associated with designer brands, but there are more
affordable items in the Jubilee Market Hall.
Which museum can you visit here?

Drury Lane. Remarkably, in the 18th Century, Drury Lane was one of the worst slums in London and famous
for prostitution and gin places. Today, Drury Lane is the best known for the Royal Theatre.
What is the popular nursery rhyme? / Why is the Royal Theatre known as one of the world’s most
haunted theatres?
 London Quiz - Bloomsbury

The British Museum. This unique museum houses over 7

million objects from all around the world, and charts human
culture and progress from the beginning of time until the
present day. It is the largest such museum in the world, and
is best known for its collection of Egyptian artefacts and
mummies. This controversial museum was constructed in
the 18th Century.

What was the Round Reading Room? / How many columns are in the façade? / What is the oldest
object in the museum?

Russell Square is a large garden square in Bloomsbury. It is near the University of London’s main buildings.
The square is surrounded by large terraced houses and was aimed at upper-middle-class families.
What can you see in the center of the square? / What is the Cabman’s shelter? / Why are there flowers
laid down at a spot in the square?
 London Quiz - Piccadilly Circus & Surroundings

Oxford Street is a major thoroughfare in the City of Westminster in the

West End of London. It is Europe’s busiest shopping street. It runs for
approximately one and a half miles (two and a half kilometres).
Oxford Street is home to a number of major department stores and
numerous flagship stores, as well as hundreds of smaller shops. It is the
biggest shopping street within Inner London, and though not necessarily
the most expensive or fashionable, is considered to be the most important,
and forms part of a larger shopping district with Regent Street, Bond Street
and a number of other smaller nearby streets.
How many shops are in the street? / What can you find in the West end of the street?

Regent Street is one of the major shopping streets in London’s West End, well known to tourists and Londoners
alike, and famous for its Christmas illuminations.
Who is it named after? / When was the street completed?

Carnaby Street is a cheerful pedestrianized shopping street,

located in the Soho district. It is home to numerous fashion
and lifestyle retailers, including a large number of independent
fashion boutiques. In the 1960s, Carnaby Street proved
popular for followers of both the Mod and hippie styles. The
area has seen a lot of changes in the last few years,
especially at the southern end of Carnaby Street, where in
addition to a number of new stores, there is now a passage
through to Kingly Court with three floors of one-off ‘concept’
shops and studios where it is possible to find items not sold
anywhere else in London.
 London Quiz - Piccadilly Circus & Surroundings

Soho. For much of its history, Soho has been known for its bars, sex
shops and gambling venues. Today, the district is home to the Gay
Village and many of London’s most popular nightclubs. In the past,
Soho was a former hunting-ground and was first developed in the
17th Century. Soho quickly became London’s red light district. Soho
was the scene of the first implementation of “germ theory” on
disease control when the Broad Street water pump was closed after
a Cholera outbreak in 1854.

Who are some of the famous people who lived in Soho? / Which famous bands performed at the
Marquee Club?

China Town. Many of London’s Chinese community have settled on Gerrard Street and the surrounding
side roads. After World War II, a large number of Chinese migrants moved from Honk Kong (a former
British colony) and chose London as their new home. China Town is home to a vast array of Chinese
restaurants and other businesses. The area features a number of pagodas, traditional gates and street signs
written in both English and Chinese.
Piccadilly Circus. Known around the world for
its large video display and neon signs, Piccadilly
Circus is a major crossroads between several
London roads. At the centre of Piccadilly
Circus is the statue of Eros, built in 1892.

Who was Eros? / Why is it called “circus”?

 London Quiz - Kensington

Kensington is a district within central London. Its commercial heart is Kensington High Street and South
Kensington is the well-known home of three world class museums.

In the Science Museum, you can really test your brain and have fun with thought provoking games. It is
one of the three major museums on Exhibition Road.

The Science Museum was founded in 1857 as part of the South Kensington Museum, and gained independence
in 1909. Today the Museum is world renowned for its historic collections, awe-inspiring galleries and
inspirational exhibitions.
How many people visit the museum every year? / What can you find inside apart from the permanent
exhibition? / How many floors does the Museum have?

Natural History Museum

It all started when physician and collector of

natural curiosities, Sir Hans Sloane, left his
extensive collection to the nation in 1753.

Originally Sloane’s specimens formed part of the

British Museum, but as other collections were
added, including specimens collected by botanist
Joseph Banks on his voyage with Captain James
Cook, the natural history elements started to
need their own home and the Museum was
born.

When did the Museum open its doors? / What is the Darwin Center?
 London Quiz - Kensington

The Victoria and Albert Museum is the world’s

largest museum of decorative arts and design,
housing a permanent collection of over 4.5
million objects.

Its collection spans 5,000 years of art, from

ancient times to the present day, in virtually
every medium, from the cultures of Europe,
North America, Asia and North Africa. The
holdings of ceramics, glass, textiles, costumes,
silver, ironwork, jewellery, furniture, medieval
objects, sculpture, prints and printmaking,
drawings and photographs are among the
largest, important and most comprehensive in
the world.

Who is it named after? / What is “Albertopolis”?

Encompassing seven floors of exquisite

collections across 4.5 acres, Harrods welcomes
over 15 million customers through its doors
each year.

The shop’s 330 departments offer a wide range

of products and services. Products on offer
include clothing for women, men, children and
infants, electronics, jewellery, sporting gear,
bridal trousseau, pets and pet accessories,
toys, food and drink, health and beauty items,
packaged gifts, stationery, houseware, home
appliances, furniture, and much more.

Where else in the world can you shop in Harrods? / What is Harrods motto?
 London Quiz - Notting Hill

Owing to the popularity of the Hugh Grant film of the

same name, Notting Hill needs little introduction,
situated as it is in an affluent and fashionable area of
London, famous for its annual Carnival, its attractive
Victoria terraces and its lively weekly market.

Every year over 2 million people attend the

carnival, making it the largest street festival in
the world. Notting Hill is also the place to buy
antiques – Portobello Market is the UK’s largest
antiques market.
What country is the carnival traditional associated with? / Where else in the world is there a suburb
called Notting Hill? / Why is a blue door so famous?

The heart of the film is Notting Hill’s Portobello

Road street market, in the top ten of London’s
tourist attractions. Begun in the 1860s, it’s been
busy ever since, becoming – along with Carnaby
Street and the King’s Road, Chelsea, one of the
centres of the Swinging London phenomenon in
the 60s. Sometimes on Portobello it feels like the
60s never went away.
But there is no ‘Travel Book Company’ or Notting
Hill Bookshop on Portobello Road. The down-at-
heel shop owned by William Thacker.
What is the bookshop nowadays? / Where is the real Travel Bookshop based? / What can you see in
280 Westbourne Park Road?
 London Quiz - Parks

Kensington Gardens was once the private gardens of Kensington Palace and here you can find the Round
Pond and Dutch gardens. The Serpentine Lake separates Kensington Gardens from Hyde Park from where
it was originally taken.
Hyde Park and Kensington gardens are separated by a lake. Which one?
a) Boating Lake
b) The Serpentine
c) Hyde Park Lake

Where in central London would you find the statue of Peter Pan?
a) Kensington Gardens
b) St. James’s Park
c) Hyde Park
d) Green Park

Hyde Park
The largest of four parks in a continuous chain across Central London, Hyde Park is larger than the Principality
of Monaco. The park is divided in two by the world-famous Serpentine Gardens in the West and is home to
many famous statues.
In which park is Speaker’s Corner?
a) Hyde Park
b) Kensington Gardens
c) Regent’s Park
d) Green Park

Regent’s Park was named after Prince Regent, who later became King George IV. It is the largest grass area
for sports in Central London and offers a wide variety of activities. There is an open air theatre, the London
Zoo, gardens and a boating lake. To the north, is Primrose Hill, which gives amazing views of London. The
summit features a York stone edging with a William Blake inscription, it reads:

I have conversed with the spiritual sun. I saw him on Primrose Hill.

During the summer months, outdoor opera and dramatic performances are staged at the open-air theatre.

When was Regent’s Park opened to the public? / How many metres above sea-level is Primrose Hill?
 London Quiz - St. Paul’s Cathedral & River Thames

St. Paul’s Cathedral. Inspired by St. Peter’s Basilica, in Rome, St. Paul’s Cathedral was rebuilt in 1697 after
the previous cathedral was destroyed in the Great Fire of London. The architect for the new cathedral was
Sir Christopher Wren, who had previously designed many churches in the City of London.
Saint Paul is
a) A Museum
b) A Cathedral
c) A Theatre
d) A Bridge

Which Prime Minister had their funeral in St. Paul’s?

/ When was this site first dedicated to Paul The
Apostle?

Millennium Bridge. Officially known as the London Millennium Footbridge, it is a steel suspension bridge
for pedestrians crossing the River Thames. The bridge is owned and maintained by the Bridge House
Estates, a charitable trust overseen by the City of London Corporation. Construction of the bridge began in
1998, with the opening on the 10th of June 2000. The Southern end of the bridge is near Globe Theatre,
the Bankside Gallery and Tate Modern, the North end next to the City of London School below St Paul’s
Cathedral.
What is the nearest London underground station? / Why is it nicknamed “Wobbly Bridge”? / In which
famous movie can you see the bridge?

Every year 4.7 million people visit the Tate Modern, making it the world’s most popular modern art gallery.
It displays work from the 1900s to the present day in an enormous former power station.
Which famous Pop Artists have work exhibited in the Tate?
 London Quiz - St. Paul’s Cathedral & River Thames

Shakespeare’s Globe. Built very near the site of the

original Globe Theatre, this modern replica opened
in 1997. It houses a popular museum and shows
many of Shakespeare’s plays throughout the year.

Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre is next to which famous art museum?

a) The British Museum
b) Tate Modern
c) The National Gallery

What was the first play to be shown when it opened in 1997?

a) Romeo and Juliet
b) Henry V
c) The Taming of the Shrew
d) Macbeth

London Bridge. There has been a bridge on this site since the year 50 AD. The “Medieval Bridge” on the
same site was a bustling business district with over 200 shops and businesses lining the road that linked the
two sides of the Thames. The current bridge was built in 1973 replacing the previous bridge which was sold
and reconstructed in Arizona, USA. London Bridge should not be confused with the more impressive Tower
Bridge further downstream.
What did a German visitor count on the bridge in 1598?
 London Quiz - St. Paul’s Cathedral & River Thames

HMS Belfast. Launched in 1938, served in World War II, D-

Day, the Arctic Convoys, the Korean War and many other
tours around the world for the Royal Navy. HMS Belfast has
been a museum-ship since 1971 and gives a fascinating
insight into life on a battle-ship.

Between which two bridges on the Thames is HMS Belfast moored?

a) Waterloo Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge
b) Southwark Bridge and London Bridge
c) London Bridge and Tower Bridge
d) Blackfriars Bridge and Southwark Bridge

City Hall is home to the Mayor of London,

the London Assembly and the 600 or so
permanent staff who work for the GLA.

City Hall is part of the More London

development located between London Bridge
and Tower Bridge, on the south bank of the
Thames. The GLA is leasing City Hall for 25
years.

This striking rounded glass building also has

many features that make it environmentally
friendly, including solar panels on the roof.

What is the Scoop? / How many people work for the GLA? / Why is it environmentally friendly?
 London Quiz - St. Paul’s Cathedral & River Thames

London Bridge was originally the only way of

crossing the Thames. As London grew, more
bridges were added, although these were all built
to the west of London Bridge, since the area east
of London Bridge had become a busy port.

In the 19th century, the East End of London

became so densely populated that public need
mounted for a new bridge to the east of London
Bridge, as journeys for pedestrians and vehicles
were being delayed by hours. Finally in 1876, the
City of London Corporation, responsible for that
part of the Thames, decided the problem could
be delayed no longer, and Tower Bridge was
born.
The view today from the high level Walkways has changed dramatically, although there are still signs of the
area’s amazing history and with the aid of photographs and interactive kiosks, visitors to the Tower Bridge
Exhibition, can gain a greater understanding of how life would have been when the idea of a new bridge
was originally conceived.
What was the “Special Bridge or Subway Committee”? /How long did it take to build? /Why was it all
painted red, white and blue in 1977?

Tower of London
In 1066, William the Conqueror began to build a massive stone
tower at the centre of his London fortress. Nothing like it had ever
been seen before. Through the centuries that followed, successive
monarchs added to the fortifications. There have been different
stages of its construction. It has been a fortress, palace and
prison.

What was the tower used for during the World Wars? / What
does the legend say about the ravens? / Who are the Yeoman
Warders?
 London Quiz - Camden Town

Camden Town is a bohemian neighbourhood

known for its markets and the colourful
nightlife. A canal runs straight through the
middle of the area, punctuated by Camden
Lock, which is right under the Market. In
addition, Camden is home to three of the most
important railway stations in London: King’s
cross, St. Pancras and Euston.

What is written on the entrance sign of the market? / What kind of things can you buy in the shops? /
What kind of restaurants can you find in here?

Banksy is a British graffiti

street artist, political activist, film
director, and painter with an
international reputation. Banksy
has taken London by storm with his
street art. Cropping up
unexpectedly on walls around
London, he stencils pictures of
people and animals engaged in
rather unexpected behaviour. Some
of the art makes a hard-hitting
political point; other works are
extremely funny; often they are both.
Bansky’s works in Camden Town:
The first image in the sequence can
be found beneath Camden Street
Bridge, almost in the back yard of
the British Transport Police building.
The second and third images appear
towards Primrose Hill, under and
next to the Oval Road Bridge.
But there are more street artists
apart from Banksy. Become an artist
yourself and draw your own Banksy
graffiti in here.
 London Quiz - The Tube

See underground map on the following page

Which London Underground line is Convent Garden Station on?
a) Victoria Line
b) Central Line
c) Piccadilly Line
d) Circle Line

What is the black line on the underground?

a) Circle
b) Jubilee
c) Victoria
d) Northern
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