Kingston upon Thames

Question 1

Laid out in the 12th century, the Historic Market is near which church?

Answer 1

All Saints Church

Question 2

When was the Market House built?

Answer 2

1840

Question 3

What did the Market House replace?

Answer 3

Earlier structures from Henry VII’s time

Question 4

What was the Market House used for?

Answer 4

Food market

Question 5

Where is the Queen Anne statue located?

Answer 5

In front of Market House

Question 6

When does the Queen Anne statue date from?

Answer 6

1706

Question 7

What style does the Jack Wills building feature?

Answer 7

Tudor embellishments

Question 8

When were the Tudor embellishments of Jack Wills from?

Answer 8

1500s

Question 9

When was the Dutch-fronted shop on Thames Street built?

Answer 9

1920

Question 10

What part of the Dutch-fronted shop is original?

Answer 10

Upper architecture

Question 11

What was the Castle Inn staircase originally part of?

Answer 11

Castle Inn

Question 12

When was the Castle Inn active?

Answer 12

17th century

Question 13

Where does the Castle Inn staircase survive today?

Answer 13

Next to Costa

Question 14

Who built Lovekyn Chapel?

Answer 14

Edward Lovekyn

Question 15

When was Lovekyn Chapel built?

Answer 15

14th century

Question 16

Who closed Lovekyn Chapel?

Answer 16

Henry VII

Question 17

What was Lovekyn Chapel reopened as part of in 1561?

Answer 17

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School

Question 18

When was Lovekyn Chapel saved from demolition?

Answer 18

1995

Question 19

What school is Lovekyn Chapel part of now?

Answer 19

Kingston Grammar School

Question 20

Where is Kingston located?

Answer 20

Southwest London

Question 21

Which river is Kingston on?

Answer 21

River Thames

Question 22

Why was Kingston’s location good historically?

Answer 22

Trade and travel

Question 23

What was Kingston called in Saxon times?

Answer 23

King’s Tun

Question 24

How many Saxon kings were crowned in Kingston?

Answer 24

7

Question 25

Name one Saxon king crowned in Kingston

Answer 25

Athelstan

Question 26

When did Kingston lose royal importance?

Answer 26

After 1066

Question 27

How many people lived in Kingston in 1086?

Answer 27

Around 1,500

Question 28

What industries existed in Kingston in 1086?

Answer 28

Farming, wool, fishing

Question 29

When did Kingston grow due to industry and transport?

Answer 29

1800s

Question 30

What helped suburban expansion in the 1930s?

Answer 30

Car ownership

Question 31

What caused cheap rebuilding in the 1950s?

Answer 31

WWII bombing

Question 32

What was built in the 60s–70s to replace old housing?

Answer 32

Tower blocks

Question 33

What happened to factories in the 70s–80s?

Answer 33

Industry moved out

Question 34

What was the response to urban decline in the 1980s?

Answer 34

Urban improvement projects

Question 35

When did Bentalls open?

Answer 35

1867

Question 36

How much retail spend did Kingston have in 2010?

Answer 36

£810 million

Question 37

How did Kingston’s 2010 retail spend compare?

Answer 37

Same as Covent Garden

Question 38

What was Kingston’s 2011 ranking for retail turnover?

Answer 38

4th in London

Question 39

How large was Kingston’s retail floor space in 2012?

Answer 39

276,438 m²

Question 40

What was Kingston’s 2012 floor space ranking?

Answer 40

3rd largest in London

Question 41

What caused recent high street store closures?

Answer 41

Rise of online shopping

Question 42

What trend increased in Kingston’s town centre?

Answer 42

Vacant shops

Question 43

What has drawn shoppers away from the centre?

Answer 43

Out-of-town retail parks

Question 44

Name a commercial development trend in Kingston

Answer 44

New office parks

Question 45

Name a popular entertainment venue in Kingston

Answer 45

Pryzm nightclub

Question 46

What local business supports Kingston’s culture?

Answer 46

Banquet Records

Question 47

What is a regeneration concern in Kingston?

Answer 47

Displacement and affordability

Question 48

What is an example of gentrification in Kingston?

Answer 48

Cambridge Road estates

Question 49

What are mixed reactions to gentrification?

Answer 49

Improvements vs identity loss

Question 50

How do income levels affect Kingston?

Answer 50

Change spending and service needs

Question 51

What drives digital transformation in business?

Answer 51

Technological advances

Question 52

What has hurt traditional town centre retail?

Answer 52

Internet and out-of-town shopping

Question 53

What is re-urbanisation doing to Kingston?

Answer 53

Changing demographics and services

Question 54

What does Kingston 2025 Festival celebrate?

Answer 54

1100 years since Athelstan

Question 55

What is the Kingston Futures Programme doing?

Answer 55

Redeveloping town centre

Question 56

What heritage site is being upgraded?

Answer 56

All Saints Church

Question 57

Who are key players in regeneration?

Answer 57

Local government and community groups

Question 58

What is a benefit of regeneration?

Answer 58

Economic uplift and stronger identity

Question 59

What boosted community pride?

Answer 59

Public art and heritage focus

Question 60

How much did Kingston’s economy shrink in 2020?

Answer 60

0.128

Question 61

How many jobs were lost in Kingston in 2020?

Answer 61

2900

Question 62

What % of Kingston residents faced hardship in COVID?

Answer 62

0.27

Question 63

What % engaged in community support during COVID?

Answer 63

0.55

Question 64

What sectors were hit hardest post-COVID?

Answer 64

Hospitality and admin

Question 65

What were residents worried about post-COVID?

Answer 65

Transport and healthcare

Question 66

What’s Kingston’s 2024–2028 strategy called?

Answer 66

Confident in Kingston

Question 67

What are its main focuses?

Answer 67

Inclusive growth, sustainability, innovation

Question 68

What does Kingston want to protect alongside economy?

Answer 68

Heritage