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London - Somerset House 0001
1.
Somerset House used to hold records of births, deaths and marriages. Where are these records now held?
Family History Centre
Family Records Centre
Genealogy Centre
National Heritage Centre
2.
Which of these underground railway stations is NOT within easy walking distance of Somerset House?
Charing Cross
Covent Garden
Embankment
Paddington
3.
Building of the original Somerset House commenced in which year?
1497
1547
1597
1647
4.
What happened to the Duke of Somerset soon after building work commenced?
Declared bankrupt
Given a royal peerage
Granted the freedom of the city
He was imprisoned
5.
What happened to the Duke of Somerset in 1552?
He was again imprisoned
He was excommunicated
He was executed
He was thrown out of the country
6.
The original building was demolished in 1775 to make room for a building that would house what?
Members of the government
Retired members of the army
Royal staff
The three main learned societies
7.
Where in Somerset House will you find a collection of famous old masters?
Courtauld Institute of Art
Hayward Gallery
National Portrait Gallery
Saatchi Gallery
8.
Somerset House overlooks the Thames on one side and which famous street on the other side?
Edgware Road
Oxford Street
Regent Street
The Strand
9.
What aspect of the courtyard do children find fascinating?
Carvings of animals
Fountains
Ice cream manufacturing
Live entertainment by clowns
10.
Amongst the numerous cultural attractions of Somerset House you will find how many places to eat?
1
3
5
7
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