Lost Buildings of London - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video explores the history of building destruction and unbuilt architectural plans in London. It covers significant events like the Great Fire of 1666 and the Blitz, which led to the loss of many historic buildings. The video also discusses infrastructure changes in the 19th and 20th centuries that resulted in further building losses. Additionally, it highlights ambitious architectural plans that were never realized, such as a massive Whitehall Palace and a London version of the Eiffel Tower. The video concludes with a look at proposed tall structures, including a giant pyramid to house the dead.

Which event in 1666 led to the destruction of many significant buildings in London?

• The Great Plague

• The English Civil War

• The Blitz

• The Great Fire of London

During which decade did London focus on improving its roads, leading to the destruction of some buildings?

• 1930s

• 1960s

• 1990s

• 1870s

What was the proposed material for the unbuilt Vauxhall Bridge?

• Steel

• Wood

• Glass

• Concrete

What was the purpose of the proposed pyramid in London?

• To serve as a royal palace

• To house all the dead

• To be a tourist attraction

• To function as a government building

Which structure was proposed to be built next to the Houses of Parliament and would have been almost twice the size of Big Ben?

• An Imperial monument tower

• A 75-meter statue of Britannia

• A giant Ferris wheel

• A modernist office block