Post on 04-Jan-2016
By: Ann E Ficht
Historical Sites of London
• High School Students• Grades 9-12
• Interested in Study Abroad• Are currently enrolled in a History of England
course• Average socioeconomic background• Middle Class
Information on Learners
A computer is available for every studentWeb access in classrooms
Learner Environment
Given a historical landmark of London, students will be able to identify the importance of the landmark with little to no error.
Given a moment to prepare, students will be able to present information on different historical sites of London with little to no error.
Learning Objectives
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Historical Sites of London
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Founded in 1066 to cement the Norman Conquest
Actually a castleWhile know most
famously as a prison, the Tower of London was a primary royal residence until the Tudor period
Tower of London
Click on the ghost for some spooky
information!
Elizabeth I was imprisoned in the Tower of London during Mary I reign.
The Tower of London has also housed the treasury, an armory, the Royal Mint, a public records office, and the menagerie of the Crown Jewels
Tower of London
Anne BoleynHenry VILady Jane GreyMargaret PoleThe Princess in the TowerA grizzly bear
Ghosts of the Tower of London
There is a gate-closing ceremony ritual known as the Ceremony of the Keys
Tower of London
Which of the following has the Tower of London NOT served as?
Quick Question!
A. An Armory B. A Prison
C. A PalaceD. A Chapel If you need to
review the Tower of London click on the back
arrow!
The Tower of London never functioned as a Chapel.It has however been an armory, a prison, and a
palace.
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Better Luck next time, why don’t you go
back and review and try
again!
Who performs the Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London?
Quick Question!
A. The Queen B. Warders
C. The PopeD. Prince Harry
During the ceremony of the Keys, the Warders of the Tower are the ones who are performing the ritual.The Queen, Pope and Prince Harry do not
effect the ceremony.
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back and review and try
again!
Designed by Sir Horace Jones, the City Architect.
The central span of the bridge can be raised to allow ships to pass beneath the bridge on the Thames River.
Many think this bridge is also called the London Bridge, however these are two different crossings.
The Tower Bridge
TRUE or FALSE ?This is a picture of the London Bridge.
Quick Question
This is not the London Bridge, however it is a common misconception.
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This is the Tower of London
This is the London Bridge.
This is not the London Bridge, however it is a common misconception.
SORRY! You are incorrect.
This is the Tower of London
This is the London Bridge.
One of the world’s largest churches
Located at London’s highest elevation
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, as an important part of rebuilding after the Great Fire of London
Famous feature: The Whispering Gallery
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Where the two Houses of Parliament conduct their sittings. This is where laws governing British life are debated and passed
Until 1512, the building was the royal London residence of the Kings and Queens of England. This is why it is called a
palace. Whenever Parliament is in
session the Union Flag is flown from the Victoria Tower
House of Parliament(the Palace of Westminster)
Has 3 main towersVictoria Tower: the
largest and tallestElizabeth Tower: Big
Ben, slightly shorter than Victoria but much slimmer.
Central Tower: octagonal, stands over the middle of the building.
The Different Towers of the House of Parliament.
Victoria
Central Elizabeth
Big Ben is really named “The Clock Tower”; Big Ben is the nickname for the largest bell in the tower, previously named the “Great Bell.”
Big Ben first chimed on 31 May 1859
The clock’s time is adjusted annually with an old British penny. If fast a penny is added to the pendulum, slow-one is removed.
Big Ben- Elizabeth Tower
The residence of the Prime Minister
The building is almost 300 years old
Has about 100 rooms Originally 3 different houses,
William Kent was commissioned to join the 3 together in 1735 A mansion that overlooked St.
James Park called “the House at the Back”
A townhouse- the original No. 10 Downing Street
A cottage
Number 10 Downing Street
The official London Residence of Britain's monarchs since 1837.
Buckingham Palace
Has 775 rooms Including:• 19 state rooms• 52 royal and guestrooms• 188 staff bedrooms• 92 offices• 78 bedrooms
There are 1,514 doors and 760 windows in the palace.
Buckingham Palace
Modeled after the coliseum, but on a smaller scale.
Closed during the Bubonic Plague due to the overwhelming death toll in London.
Different colored flags were used to advertize for the themes of the plays being performed that night.Black-Tragedy Red- HistoryWhite- Comedy
Shakespeare's Globe Theater
The royal tombs and Poets Corner are some of the more famous tombs, but there are over 450 tombs and monuments in Westminster Abbey
Houses England’s Oldest Door Dated 1050 A.D.
There is a statue of a Bearded women commemorated in the Lady Chapel of Henry VII Of St. Wilgeforte Said to have grown a beard after
praying to be made repulsive to escape a forced marriage.
Westminster Abbey
A large Gothic style Church Built under the direction of King Henry III ( 1245-1272)
However some parts of an earlier building built in 1050 survive
Edward the Confessor started the original building, and it was completed in 1090
Westminster Abbey
William the Conqueror and every King since was crowned here.Over a dozen royal wedding have taken place here.
The most recent was in April of 2011, when Prince William married Kate Middleton
Located near where the Fire started.Only 62 meters awayThe Monument is 62 meters
tall, to represent that distanceDesigned by Christopher Wren
He also designed it to function as a telescope
A urn of flames is at the top of the monument. Wren had intended to put a statue of the king at the top, however King Charles II refused, pointing out that he did not start the fire.
Monument to the Great Fire
Treasury: A place where the funds of the government are deposited kept and disbursed
Armory: A secure place for the storage of weapons Royal Mint: A British organization having the sole right to
manufacture coins since the 16th century Public Records Office: The National Archive service of the
United Kingdom Menagerie: A collection, especially for exhibition Crown Jewels: The jewelry used by a sovereign on a state
occasion.
Vocabulary
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Assessment
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Question 1:
TRUE or FALSE ?The Tower of London was a Primary Royal
Residence until the Tudor Period
The Tower of London was a primary royal residence until the Tudor dynasty began its reign.
YOU ARE CORRECT!
GREAT JOB! Way to start off
strong!
The Tower of London was a primary royal residence until the Tudor dynasty began its reign.
SORRY! You are incorrect.
Don’t worry there are
plenty more questions
coming your way!
TRUE or FALSE ?The Tower Bridge was designed by Lord
Hubert Smith
Question 2:
The Tower of London was designed by Sir Horace James, the city Architect of London
YOU ARE CORRECT!
Excellent start!
Keep it up!
The Tower Bridge was designed by Sir Horace James, the City Architect of London.
SORRY! You are incorrect.
That was tricky!
Which building is located at London’s Highest Point?
Question 3:
A. Buckingham Palace B. St. Paul’s Cathedral
C. No. 10 Downing Street D. Westminster Abbey
St. Paul’s Cathedral is located at London’s highest point.
YOU ARE CORRECT!
You are on a roll!
St. Paul’s Cathedral is located at London’s highest point.
SORRY! You are incorrect.
Oh no! Don’t
worry!
TRUE or FALSEBig Ben’s time is adjusted annually with an old
British Penny
Question 4:
Each year, they add and remove British Pennies to the weights in the bell tower to adjust the time whether it is fast or slow.
YOU ARE CORRECT!
Man! Time sure flies
when you are having fun!
Each year, they add and remove British Pennies to the weights in the bell tower to adjust the time whether it is fast or slow.
SORRY! You are incorrect.
Oh shoot! The next one is definitely
going to be yours!
Which of the following was never a Royal Residence?
Question 5:
A.The House of Parliament
B.The Tower of LondonC.Buckingham PalaceD.Old Bailey
While Old Bailey was never a Royal Residence, The House of Parliament, otherwise known as Westminster Palace, The Tower of London and Buckingham Palace all served as a Royal Residence at some point.
YOU ARE CORRECT!
We never talked about Old Bailey but you figured it out! Keep up the
good work!
While Old Bailey was never a Royal Residence, The House of Parliament, otherwise known as Westminster Palace, The Tower of London and Buckingham Palace all served as a Royal Residence at some point.
SORRY! You are incorrect.
This one was a tricky one, we never talked
about Old Bailey. Good Luck on the
next question!
TRUE or FALSE ?The Palace of Westminster is the House of
Parliament
Question 6:
YOU ARE CORRECT!
Whoa! You sure do
know your stuff!
SORRY! You are incorrect.
Don’t give up! Just try to
remember!
Which of the following is a tower of the Palace of Westminster?
Question 7:
A.The Tower of LondonB.The Middle TowerC.Mary’s TowerD.Big Ben
YOU ARE CORRECT!
GREAT JOB! You are one smart
cookie!
SORRY! You are incorrect.
Keep trying, You can do this!
Which of the following is the current official London residence of Britain's Monarchs?
Question 8:
A.Tower of LondonB.Buckingham PalaceC.Westminster AbbeyD.10 Downing Street
YOU ARE CORRECT!
GREAT JOB! Keep
up the good work!
SORRY! You are incorrect.
Oh no! Better
Luck on the next
one!
Where did Prince William and Kate Middleton have their wedding in April of 2011?
Question 9:
A. The Palace of WestminsterB. Westminster AbbeyC. Buckingham PalaceD. St. Paul’s Cathedral
YOU ARE CORRECT!
Great Job! You are
one super smart
cookie!
SORRY! You are incorrect.
Better luck next time,
you did great today!
Now for homework tonight go home and look up different locations in London and write a 250-500 word essay on a location you would like to visit, why you would visit there, and why it is historically relevant.
GREAT JOB! YOU FINISHED!
GREAT JOB!