Ypres - New belfry is opened.

The video recounts the history of Ypres, a city once devastated by war, symbolizing British bravery. It highlights the city's rebirth and the inauguration of a new belfry by King Leopold of Belgium. The King honors the British soldiers who defended Ypres, and the event concludes with chimes reminiscent of rural Britannia, celebrating the enduring legacy of those who fought.

What does Ypres symbolize in the memories of the British people?

• The gallantry and tenacity of British armies

• A symbol of British colonial power

• A city of peace and prosperity

• A center of cultural exchange

Who inaugurated the new belfry in Ypres?

• The Mayor of Ypres

• The Prime Minister of the UK

• The President of France

• The King of the Belgians

In which language did King Leopold address his subjects during the inauguration?

• French

• German

• Dutch

• Flemish

What did the British soldiers achieve in Ypres during the Great War?

• They built a new city

• They saved Ypres from the invader

• They conquered new territories

• They established a new government

What is played from the new belfry that is reminiscent of rural Britannia?

• A military march

• A folk song

• A chime

• A national anthem