Bankside Quiz

When was the original Globe Theatre, where Shakespeare’s plays were performed, built?

• 1599

• 1600

• 1700

• 1800

What is the Millennium Bridge also known as?

• The Wobbly Bridge

• The Shaky Bridge

• The Swaying Bridge

• The Bouncy Bridge

Which famous historical figure is associated with The Anchor Pub?

• William Shakespeare

• Charles Dickens

• Samuel Johnson

• Geoffrey Chaucer

Who designed the Tate Modern building, which was once the Bankside Power Station?

• Sir Giles Gilbert Scott

• Sir Christopher Wren

• Sir Norman Foster

• Sir Edwin Lutyens

In which century was Winchester Palace built?

• 12th century

• 13th century

• 14th century

• 15th century

The Golden Hinde is a replica of which famous ship?

• The Mayflower

• The Santa Maria

• The Golden Hinde

• The HMS Victory

What years did Sir Francis Drake's ship circumnavigate the globe?

• 1577-1580

• 1600-1603

• 1492-1495

• 1800-1803

Where is the Bankside Mural located?

• Southwark Street

• Oxford Street

• Baker Street

• Fleet Street

Borough Market is one of the oldest food markets in London. How many years does its history go back?

• 500 years

• 1,000 years

• 1,500 years

• 2,000 years

What is the name of the original 13th-century gate of Borough Market?

• The Green Dragon Court entrance

• The Red Lion Gate

• The Blue Boar Gate

• The White Horse Gate