Q802-1089BS Flashcards
(288 cards)
1
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How many Aubrey holes are there?
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56
2
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What is the approximate weight of the largest trilithon stones?
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30 tons
3
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What was the probable purpose of the Durrington Walls site?
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site used for ritual or ceremonial activity
4
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What name do we give the Bronze Age people buried around Stonehenge?
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The Boscombe Bowmen
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What solar event is celebrated at Stonehenge around 21 June?
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Summer Solstice
6
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What does ‘dressed’ stone mean?
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made smooth by flaking and chipping the stone
7
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Where, in the area of the stone circle, were cremated human bones found in the 1930s?
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Aubrey Holes
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Which organisation manages Stonehenge?
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English Heritage
9
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How many Station Stones were there?
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Originally four Station Stones, of which only two remain
10
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What was the purpose of the West Kennet Long Barrow?
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Burial Site
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Where were the Bluestones brought from?
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Preseli hills in Pembrokeshire, Wales
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Name the army camp located near Stonehenge.
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Bulford Camp
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When did Shakespeare die (Day/month/year)?
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23rd April 1616
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How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?
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154
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Name the 18th century actor who organise the first Shakespeare festival in Stratford
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David Garrick
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Where is Shakespeare buried?
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Church of the Holy Trinity, Stratford
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Who did Shakespeare’s daughter Susannah marry?
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John Hall
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Who was Mary Arden?
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Shakespeare’s mother
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Name the village where you will find Anne Hathaway’s cottage?
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Shottery
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Name TWO of the Shakespeare characters featured on the Gower memorial
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Hamlet (philosophy), Prince Hal (history), Lady Macbeth (tragedy), Falstaff (comedy)
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Name a Stratford structure or building financed by Sir Hugh Clopton
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New Place
22
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Which Stratford school did Shakespeare attend?
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King’s New School
23
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Name the house Shakespeare bought as a retirement home
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New Place
24
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Name John Harvard’s mother
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Katherine Rogers
25
What time does Shakespeare’s birthplace open?
10am
26
Where is the coach drop off point in Stratford?
Windsor Street car park
27
The Royal Shakespeare Company performs at THREE permanent theatres in Stratford. Name TWO of them
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Swan Theatre, The Other Place
28
Name the church where Shakespeare is buried
Church of the Holy Trinity, Stratford
29
Name the actor credited with reviving William Shakespeare’s plays in the 18th century
David Garrick
30
When married what age were a) William Shakespeare and b) Anne Hathaway?
A) 18 B) 26
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What name is usually given to the time in Shakespeare’s life between 1585 and 1592?
“Lost years”
32
Which of the five Shakespeare houses is the oldest?
Anne Hathaway’s Cottage (1463)
33
On the Gower memorial which of Shakespeare’s characters represent a) History and b) Philosophy?
A) Prince Hal B) Hamlet
34
What is the single property adult price for Shakespeare’s Birthplace as of October 2023?
£25.00
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What type of poems did Shakespeare write?
Sonnets
36
Name the Shakespeare tragedy that talks about “star-crossed lovers”.
Romeo and Juliet
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Name the mother of John Harvard
Katherine Rogers
38
Name the Earl of Warwick known as the ‘Kingmaker’
Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick
39
Name the county in which Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle are located
Warwickshire
40
Which motorway is the most direct between London and Stratford?
M40
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How many brothers and sisters did William Shakespeare have?
7 - sisters Joan, Margaret, Joan, Anne - brothers Gilbert, Richard, Edmund
42
The RSC runs the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford and two others. Name the other TWO
Swan Theatre, The Other Place
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Name the architect of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford
Elisabeth Scott
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Name the house Shakespeare retired to
New Place
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What was the maiden name of William Shakespeare’s mother?
Arden
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Who was Katherine Rodgers?
Mother of John Harvard
47
Name the character representing philosophy on Shakespeare’s memorial in Stratford
Hamlet
48
Name the TWO monarchs during Shakespeare’s lifetime
Elizabeth I, James I
49
Which is the oldest of all the five Shakespeare houses?
Anne Hathaway’s Cottage (1463)
50
Name TWO materials used in making wattle and daube
Wood, soil, clay, sand, animal dung, straw
51
Name ONE place where you can see Shakespeare’s Coat of Arms
Holy Trinity Church, Stratford, Shakespeare’s birthplace
52
Give (i) the year Shakespeare was born (ii) the year he died
(I) 1564 (ii) 1616
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What was the name of ‘the Kingmaker’?
Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick
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Who operates Warwick Castle?
Merlin Entertainments (The Tussauds Group)
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Name TWO of Shakespeare’s three children
Susannah Hall, Hamnet Shakespeare, Judith Quiney
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Name the first acting company which Shakespeare joined
Lord Chamberlain’s Men
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Name ONE of the two actors and friends of Shakespeare who published the ‘First Folio’
John Heminges Henry Condell
58
What was the profession of Shakespeare’s father?
Glove maker
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What did Shakespeare leave to his wife Anne in his will?
His second best bed
60
Name TWO of the theatres in Stratford
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Swan Theatre, The Other Place
61
Name the king who re founded the old Guild School as The King’s New School in 1553, the school which Shakespeare later attended
Edward VI
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Name the village where Anne Hathaway’s cottage is located
Shottery
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Name the organisation that currently owns the Stratford house where Catherine Rogers lived
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
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Name the church where Shakespeare is buried
Church of the Holy Trinity, Stratford
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Which animal appears on the coat of arms of the Earl of Warwick?
Lion
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Warwick castle has one of the largest trebuchets in the world. What is a trebuchet?
A large catapult used as a siege engine
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Name the Shakespeare character who represents ‘history’ on the Gower Memorial is Stratford-upon-Avon
Prince Hal
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Name the husband of Shakespeare’s daughter, Susanna
John Hall
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Name the architect of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon which opened in 1932, after the previous theatre was destroyed by fire
Elisabeth Scott
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Name the London merchant who originally built New Place, which was later bought by William Shakespeare
Sir Hugh Clopton
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Name the village in which Shakespeare’s mother, Mary Arden, lived before her marriage
Wilmcote
72
Trinity Church is approached along an avenue of lime trees. What are they said to represent?
12 disciples and 12 tribes of Israel
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What are the generally accepted dates (day/month/year) of William Shakespeare’s (i) birth? (Ii) death?
(I) 23 April 1564 (ii) 23 April 1616
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Name the grammar school where William Shakespeare is traditionally said to have been educated
King’s New School
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Name the house in the High Street, where Catherine Rogers lived in the early 17th century
Harvard House
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Who organised the first Shakespeare festival in 1769?
David Garrick
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What is the family name of the Earls of Warwick, owners of Warwick Castle until 1978?
Greville
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Warwick the Kingmaker was an important figure in which period of English history?
War of the Roses
79
Historically, what was Stratford-upon-Avon known for in terms of commerce and trade?
Stratford-upon-Avon was part of the medieval wool trade. The town was situated on the route of the London-Worcester trading route, which contributed to its economic development. The wool industry was a key aspect of commerce, and Stratford became known for its wool and cloth markets.
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Besides the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, name another notable theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.
The Swan Theatre and The Other Place.
81
How many children did William Shakespeare have, and can you name them?
He had three children. The eldest, Susanna and the twins, Judith and Hamnet.
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Name a cultural festival or event that takes place annually in Stratford-upon-Avon to celebrate the works of William Shakespeare
The Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations, in April
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What is the name of the house where William Shakespeare was born, and is it open to the public?
Shakespeare's Birthplace
84
Identify at least two historical landmarks or buildings in Stratford-upon-Avon associated with William Shakespeare
New Place, Holly Trinity Church,Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall, Hall's Croft,
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Can you name a significant river that flows through Stratford-upon-Avon?
River Avon
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What were the names of Shakespeare's parents?
John Shakespeare and Mary Arden
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What is the number of Shakespeare's siblings?
He is the eldest of 8 children in total
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Which of the Shakespeare's brothers are buried at Southwark Cathedral?
Edmund, the youngest of Shakespeare’s siblings
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Which of the Shakespeare's siblings outlived him?
Joan
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Where is the Shakespeare's birthplace house?
Henley St, Stratford-upon-Avon
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What was the one of the Shakespeare's nickname?
Bard of Avon or Swan of Avon
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What significant event took place in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564, the same year William Shakespeare was born?
The Great Plague
93
What are the 3 categories of Shakespeare's plays?
comedies, histories, and tragedies
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Name the Shakespeare character who represents ‘history’ on the Gower Memorial in Stratford-upon-Avon
PRINCE HAL - Henry, Prince of Wales - eldest son of Henry IV; nicknamed 'Hal' or 'Harry', later Henry V of England. Character in the history play Henry IV
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Name the husband of Shakespeare’s daughter, Susanna.
John Hall
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Name the architect of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratfordupon-Avon which opened in 1932, after the previous theatre was destroyed by fire
The New Shakespeare Memorial Theatre was designed by Elisabeth Scott
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Name the London merchant who originally built New Place, which was later bought by William Shakespeare
Hugh Clopton
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Name the village in which Shakespeare’s mother, Mary Arden, lived before her marriage
The nearby village of Wilmcote
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Trinity Church is approached along an avenue of lime trees. What are they said to represent?
12 tribes of Israel and 12 apostles
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What are the generally accepted dates (day/month/year) of William Shakespeare’s (i) birth? (ii) death?
Birth: 23/04/1564 ( Baptism Holy Trinity Church 26/04/1564
101
Name the grammar school where William Shakespeare is traditionally said to have been educated.
William started at the King Edward VI Grammar School (also called The King's New School) on Church Street,when he was seven.
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Name the house in the High Street, where Catherine Rogers lived in the early 17th century.
Harvard House,it was once the home of Catherine Rogers, mother of John Harvard, the founder of Harvard University USA.
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Who organised the first Shakespeare festival in 1769?
David Garrick
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What is the family name of the Earls of Warwick, owners of Warwick Castle until 1978?
Greville
105
Warwick the Kingmaker was an important figure in which period of English history?
War of the Roses
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Name the building in which Shakespeare died in 1616.
At New Place , his family home from 1597 until he died in the house in 1616.
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Name the husband of Susanna, Shakespeare’s eldest daughter.
John Hall
108
Give the admission price for an adult to visit Shakespeare’s grave in Holy Trinity church.
£1.50 for adults
109
By what other name is the White Swan pub in Stratford also known?
was known as the King's House . The White Swan's building has been dated back to 1450. It was used as an inn as early as 1560, when it was known as the King's House
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Name the village where Shakespeare’s mother, Mary Arden, spent her childhood.
Wilmcote
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Who officially opened the refurbished Royal Shakespeare Theatre in March 2011?
The Queen Elizabeth II officially opens the transformed Royal Shakespeare Theatre
112
Which Shakespeare play, set in 11th Century Scotland, is considered the unluckiest play?
Macbeth
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What are the lime trees in Holy Trinity Churchyard traditionally supposed to represent?
12 tribes of Israel and 12 apostles
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In which year did Shakespeare marry Anne Hathaway?
November 1582 and they remained married until Shakespeare's death. At the time of their marriage William was 18, while Anne was 26—and pregnant with their first child ( Suzanna)
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What is the generally accepted date (day/month/ year) of William Shakespeare’s birth?
23/04/1564
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Who was Mary Arden?
Mary Arden was the mother of William Shakespeare
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In which year was the First Folio of Shakespeare’s plays published?
The First Folio is the first collected edition of William Shakespeare's plays, collated and published in 1623, seven years after his death.
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Which Shakespeare character represents ‘tragedy’ on the Gower Memorial in Stratford-upon-Avon?
Lady Macbeth
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What are the summer opening times of Shakespeare’s Birthplace?
from 9am to 6pm (June to August)
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What is generally considered to be Shakespeare’s last play?
The Tempest
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Give the exact date of Shakespeare’s death (day/month/year)
His burial in Holy Trinity Church is recorded in Stratford-upon-Avon's parish register on 23 April 1616
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What was the name of Shakespeare’s son?
Hamnet Shakespeare was the only son of William Shakespeare, and a twin to Judith. Hamnet Shakespeare was named after Hamnet Sadler, a friend of the Shakespeare family. He died at the age of 11 and was buried in the churchyard at Holy Trinity
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How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?
Shakespeare wrote 154 sonnets.
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On the Gower memorial, which of Shakespeare’s characters represent (i) comedy and (ii) history?
(i) Falstaff (ii)Prince Hal
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Name the Royal Shakespeare Company’s third theatre in Stratford which re-opened in March 2016.
The Other Place
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Who built the house at New Place which Shakespeare bought in 1597?
Hugh Clapton
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Who was Catherine Rogers?
mother of John Harvard, the founder of Harvard University USA.
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Name ONE of William Shakespeare’s family members also buried in Holy Trinity Church.
His wife, Anne Hathaway, daughter Susanna, son-in-law Dr John Hall and Thomas Nash (first husband of Shakespeare's grand-daughter, Elizabeth) are also buried in the chancel alongside him.
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How many plays has Shakespeare written altogether?
include 38 plays, 2 narrative poems, 154 sonnets, and a variety of other poems.
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In which village would you find Anne Hathaway’s Cottage?
the village of Shottery
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Shakespeare's birthplace is half-timbered. What is the technical description of the material between the timber framework?
wattle and daub
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What is the name of the deer park in which the young Shakespeare is said to have been caught poaching?
he was caught poaching on Sir Thomas Lucy’s land at Charlecote Park, which is situated just 4 miles away from Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Which organisation is responsible for maintaining historic Shakespeare sites?
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust ( independent charity , which generates its income through the support of visitors, donors, volunteers and Friends) , was formed in 1847 following the purchase of Shakespeare’s Birthplace as a national memorial.
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What was the relationship between the owners of Harvard House in 1600 and the founder of Harvard University?
Once known as the Ancient House, It was built in 1596 by Thomas Rogers, grandfather of the benefactor of Harvard University, John Harvard. The House has been cared for by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, on behalf of Harvard University, since 1990.Harvard House stands at what is now 26 High Street
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In which building would you find a tower with a viewing point over Stratford?
RSC Tower at Royal Shakespeare Theatre, on the banks of the River Avon near Clopton Bridge.
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Name a structure in Stratford-upon-Avon built at the expense of Sir Hugh Clopton.
New Place was William Shakespeare's final place of residence, where he died there in 1616. The whole building was demolished by Francis Gastrel.in 1759. It was never rebuilt and only the foundations remain.
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What does "Avon" mean, as in the place name " Stratford-Upon-Avon
Anglo Saxons invaded Warwickshire in 7AD, who gave it the name 'Stratford Upon Avon' – a title meaning Stratum (Latin for 'Street'), Ford for 'shallow stream', and Avon – a Celtic word for 'river'.
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Name the former British Prime Minister made Knight of the Garter in December 2021.
Tony Blair
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What was the theme of the special exhibition in St George’s Hall in 2022?
Platinum Jubilee - QE2's coronation gown and also jewells
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Where is the disabled entry to St George’s Chapel located?
?
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On which days is Windsor Castle currently closed?
Tues/Wed
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Who uses the motto: “Ich Dien”?
Prince of Wales
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Name the child of Queen Victoria who is buried in the Albert Memorial Chapel.
Prince Leopold (youngest son)
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Name the architect who modernised the royal apartments for King Charles II.
Hugh May
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What caused the 1992 Windsor Castle fire?
Workman's lamp left on overnight
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Who has moved into Adelaide Cottage in Windsor Home Park?
Prince William & family
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Why was Queen Mary’s Dollhouse exhibited at the Empire Exhibition in 1924?
show-case for British workmanship
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Name the king who commissioned the current St George’s Chapel.
Edward III
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The Garter Lunch is usually held in which room in Windsor Castle?
Waterloo Chamber
150
Give the exact date that Magna Carta was signed at Runnymede.
12th June 1215
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Between which ages do boys attend Eton College?
13-18
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Name the architect of the Guildhall in Windsor.
Christopher Wren
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Name the side chapel in St George's Chapel in which Queen Elizabeth II is buried.
King George VI Memorial Chapel
154
Which king’s sword is displayed in the South Transept of St George's Chapel?
Edward III - founder of the “College” and of the Order of the Garter
155
Name the bell in the Round Tower which is tolled on the death of the sovereign.
The Sebastopol Bell (captured at end of Crimean War)
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When was the Order of the Garter founded?
1348
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Name the gateway from Castle Hill into the Lower Ward (through which the guards pass for Changing of the Guard).
Henry VIII Gate
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Name the wife of Henry VIII who is buried with him in St George's Chapel.
Jane Seymour
159
Where in Windsor Castle are the royal archives stored?
Round Tower
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Who is the current ranger of Windsor Great Park?
KC3
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Name the king who gave his abdication speech at Windsor Castle in 1936.
Edward VIII
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At what time does the Guard Change take place in Windsor?
11am
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Which group of people live in the Horseshoe Cloister?
Adult choristers
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Name the artwork in Runnymede by Hew Locke.
The Jurors - 12 bronze chairs.
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Name the cottage in Windsor, where the Prince and Princess of Wales live.
Adelaide Cottage
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Where in Windsor are state banquets held?
St George’s Hall
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In which month does Royal Ascot take place?
June
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What is the title of the recent installation by Hugh Locke to commemorate Magna Carta on Runnymede meadow?
The Jurors
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Which King of England began the rebuilding of Windsor Castle, previously a simple motte and bailey, in stone?
Henry I
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Who was the first King of England to be buried in St George's Chapel?
Edward IV
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Name the architect who remodelled the State Apartments for Charles II.
Hugh May
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Who was the painter of the Banquet of the Gods ceiling in the King's Dining Room?
Antonio Verrio
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Who painted the portraits in the Waterloo Chamber?
Sir Thomas Lawrence
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When was the first horse race run at Ascot?
1711
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Which member of the Royal Family was married in St George's Chapel in 1999?
Prince Edward (now Duke of Edinburgh) to Sophie Rhys-Jones
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Who was the first person to be buried in the Frogmore Mausoleum?
Prince Albert
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The Albert Memorial Chapel in St George's Chapel contains two tombs. Name the occupant of ONE of them.
Prince Leopald Duke of Albany and Prince Albert, Due of Clarence
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Whose statue in Windsor Great Park is nicknamed “the Copper Horse”?
George III
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Where in Windsor Castle are the Royal Archives located?
The Round Tower
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There are two common explanations of the motto "Honisoit qui mal y pense".
Shame on those who questioned Edward III's right to the throne of France
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Whereabouts in the Castle Precincts are the living quarters of the Military Knights?
Lower Ward
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Why do symbols of Sir Reginald Bray feature prominently in the roof bosses of the nave of St George's Chapel?
Because he paid a considerable sum to pay for the completion of the Nave
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In what year did the Royal Family change its name from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor?
1917
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How is the Queen becoming our longest- reigning monarch being celebrated at Windsor Castle?
? Opening of Queen's Walkway
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By what name was Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, commonly known?
Warwick the Kingmaker
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Name the king whose equestrian statue is on the Long Walk at Windsor Great Park.
George III
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Where in Windsor did Prince Charles marry Mrs. Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005?
Windsor Guildhall
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Name TWO locations in Windsor Castle where there are WCs for disabled visitors.
1. Exit from security hall. 2. North Terrace. 3. Engine Court
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In which room within the State Apartments are new Knights of the Garter invested?
Garter Throne Room
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Name the only living British Prime Minister who is a member of the Order of the Garter.
Now 2 - John Major and Tony Blair
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What is the maximum group size a Blue Badge Guide is permitted to lead on a complete tour of the interior of St George’s Chapel?
7
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In what year was the Round Tower at Windsor Castle built in stone?
1170
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Where are Prince Albert and Queen Victoria buried?
Royal Mausoleum at Frogmore
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The statue of which of Queen Victoria’s grandsons can be seen at the bottom of Thames Street, Windsor?
Prince Christian Victor
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Who grants membership to the Order of the Garter?
The Monarch, King Charles III
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Who designed Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House?
Edwin Lutyens
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Between which months are the semi-state rooms open at Windsor Castle?
November-February
198
How much is the annual tuition & boarding fee at Eton College?
£49,998
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Give the exact date of the agreeing of Magna Carta by King John at Runnymede
15/6/1215
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Give the exact date (day/month/year) of the fire at Windsor Castle.
20/11/1992
201
Who founded Eton college?
Henry VI
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Which fruit representing Catherine of Aragon can be seen in the coat of Arms over the Henry VIII gateway to Windsor Castle?
Pomegranate
203
Name the current exhibition in the gallery at Windsor Castle.
N/A
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What is the motto of the Order of the Garter?
Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense - Shame on him who thinks evil of it
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Name the last King buried in St George’s Chapel.
George VI
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In which grand banqueting hall in Windsor Castle are there portraits painted by Sir Thomas Lawrence of those who contributed to the defeat of Napoleon?
Waterloo Chamber
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What is the Queen Elizabeth I long gallery at Windsor Castle used for today?
Royal Library
208
Which Windsor Great Park residence is home to Prince Andrew?
Royal Lodge
209
Name the 1000th Knight of the Garter.
Prince William Prince of Wales
210
Name TWO of the commemorative monuments at Runnymede.
Magna Carta Monument - JFK Memorial
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What is the time of the last admission to Windsor Castle during the winter months?
15:00
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Name ONE king who was imprisoned at Windsor Castle.
Charles I
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Name the king responsible for the creation of the Semi-State Apartments at Windsor.
George IV
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Who live in the cottages opposite the entrance to St George’s chapel?
the Military Knights
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Name (i) the son and (ii) grandson of Queen Victoria buried in the Albert Memorial Chapel. (i) (ii)
Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (youngest son) & Prince Albert, Duke of Clarence (eldest grandson)
216
What time do the guards usually enter the castle for the Guard Change?
11.00 hrs
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In which year was the Order of the Garter founded
1348
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In which month does Royal Ascot usually take place?
June
219
Where exactly is Prince Philip’s coffin in St George’s Chapel at the moment?
alongside QE2 in King George VI Memorial Chapel, St George's Chapel
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Give the exact date the great fire started at Windsor Castle.
20-Nov-92
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In which year was Eton college founded?
1440
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What is (i) a motte (ii) a bailey? (i) (ii)
i) artificial mound of earth ii) castle precincts or wards inside the external walls
223
Name the Archbishop of Canterbury who drafted the Magna Carta
Stephen Langton
224
Name the part of Windsor Castle converted into a stone terrace by Queen Elizabeth I
North Terrace?
225
The statue of which king stands in the Quadrangle of Windsor castle?
Charles II
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Name the architect who remodelled the State Apartments for George IV.
Sir Jeffry Wyatville
227
Where can you buy goods and produce from the Royal Estates?
At the Royal Farms Windsor Farm Shop
228
Which king founded Eton College
Henry VI
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What is the motto of The Order of the Garter in French OR English?
Honi soit qui mal y pense/shame on anyone who thinks evil of it
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Who is Ranger of Windsor Great Park?
King Charles III
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Name the 100 year old who was knighted at Windsor by the Queen in 2020 after he raised £33m for the NHS
(Captain now Sir) Tom Moore
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Name the garden designer of Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House
Gertrude Jekyll
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Name the side chapel where Princess Margaret’s ashes are buried.
King George VI Memorial Chapel
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Name the TWO London railway terminals from which you can travel to Windsor.
Waterloo & Paddington
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Name the artist who painted the portrait of King Charles I in three positions.
Anthony van Dyck
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Name the British monarch who was the first to open Windsor Castle to the public.
Queen Victoria (1848 State Apartments)? King George IV?
237
The view from the North Terrace in Windsor Castle looks to Eton College. What is the annual school fee at Eton College?
£50.00
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Name the craftsman who created the woodcarvings in the King’s Dining Room.
Grinling Gibbons
239
What is “Easter Court”?
One of the two times a year when the king is in official residence at Windsor Castle
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Name the TWO dukes who pay their “quit rent” each year with a flag, which can usually be seen in the State Apartments. (i) (ii)
Duke of Marlborough & Duke of Wellington?
241
St George’s Chapel is a Royal Peculiar. What does that mean?
exempt from the jurisdiction of the traditional Church authorities and not accountable to Archbishop of Canterbury or local bishops
242
Where is the wheelchair user access to the Inner Hall and State Apartments at Windsor Castle?
North Terrace?
243
Name the first King to hold court at Windsor Castle. .
William I?????
244
Give the date (month and year) of the fire at Windsor Castle.
20-Nov-92
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Who live in the Horseshoe Cloister?
choristers
246
Name the royal princess who was married in St George’s Chapel in October 2018.
Princess Eugenie
247
What was the amount of the Sovereign Grant received by the King for the year 2022-23?
£86.3 million
248
What is the time of the last visitor admission to Windsor Castle between 1 March and 31 October?
16.00 hrs (1 Nov- 28 Feb 15.00 hrs)
249
In which room within Windsor Castle are State Banquets held?
St George's Hall
250
Eton College was founded by (i) which King? (ii) in which year?
Henry VI
251
Name ONE royal burial visible in the Albert Memorial Chapel in Windsor Castle.
Queen Victoria’s youngest son Leopold (haemophiliac) or Edward VII’s eldest son Prince Albert (Russian flu)
252
In what year was the Round Tower built in stone?
1170 (Henry II)
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Whose equestrian statue stands at the base of the Round Tower in the Upper Ward of Windsor castle?
Charles II
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The Order of the Garter was founded (i) in which year? (ii) by which English king?
Edward III in 1348
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Who is memorialised in the Urswick Chapel within St George’s Chapel?
Princess Charlotte (only child of George IV - died in childbirth)
256
Name the architect who designed the George V Memorial Fountain in Windsor
Sir Edwin Lutyens
257
Who live in the lodgings facing the entrance to St George’s Chapel in the Lower Ward?
the Military Knights
258
i) At which event AND ii) in which year was Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House first exhibited?
Empire Exhibition - 1924
259
Apart from Windsor Castle, name ONE other castle built by William the Conqueror to defend the upper reaches of the Thames.
Oxford or Wallingford
260
Name the royal princess whose memorial was installed in the northwest corner of St George’s Chapel after her death in 1817.
Princess Charlotte
261
Name the American bishop who delivered the sermon at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Reverend Michael Curry
262
Name the Prussian General (surname/family name only required) whose portrait hangs in the Waterloo Chamber.
Von Blücher
263
For the changing of the guard:
(i) 10.45 (II) 11.00
264
Name the grandson of Queen Victoria who is buried in the Albert Memorial Chapel.
Prince Albert, th Duke of Clarence
265
Name the monarch born at Windsor Castle on 6th December 1421.
Henry VI
266
At what time does St George’s Chapel close to visitors on Mondays to Saturdays?
14.3
267
Which property in Home Park was gifted by the Queen to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex?
Frogmore Cottage
268
In which tower in Windsor Castle are the Royal Archives and the Royal Photographic Collection housed?
Round Tower
269
Name the former Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire who was appointed Lady of the Garter by the Queen earlier this year.
Dame Mary Fagan
270
Name the Eton College boarding house where both Prince William and Prince Harry were boarders.
Manor House
271
Name the art installation by Mark Wallinger installed at Runnymede.
Writ in Water
272
Name the first King to hold court at Windsor Castle.
Henry I
273
Name the royal princess who was married in St George’s Chapel in October 2018.
Princess Eugenie
274
In which room within Windsor Castle are State Banquets held?
St George's Hall
275
What is the time of the last visitor admission to Windsor Castle between 1 March and 31 October?
16
276
The Order of the Garter was founded (i) in which year?
(i) 1348
277
(ii) by which English king?
(ii) Edward III
278
Who is memorialised in the Urswick Chapel within St George’s Chapel?
Princess Charlotte
279
Name the architect who designed the George V Memorial Fountain in Windsor.
Edwin Lutyens
280
Who live in the lodgings facing the entrance to St George’s Chapel in the Lower Ward?
Military Knights
281
Give the date (month and year) of the fire at Windsor Castle.
Nov-92
282
Who live in the Horseshoe Cloister?
Choristers of St Georges Chapel
283
What was the amount of the Sovereign Grant received by the Queen for the year 2017-2018?
£76.1 Million
284
Eton College was founded by (i) which King?
(i) Henry VI (ii)
285
(ii) in which year?
(Iii) 1440
286
In what year was the Round Tower built in stone?
1170
287
Name ONE royal burial visible in the Albert Memorial Chapel in Windsor Castle.
1. Prince Leopald, Duke of Albany 2. Prince Albert, Duke of Clarence
288
Whose equestrian statue stands at the base of the Round Tower in the Upper Ward of Windsor castle?
Charles II
