The Queen has reigned since her father’s death in 1952, and in 2012 she celebrated her Diamond Jubilee (60 years as queen).
There is no established Church in Wales or Northern Ireland.
In 1348 (Middle Ages) the Black Death came to Britain.
Tours are given at the Tower of London by the Yeoman Warders, also known as Beefeaters, who tell visitors about the building’s history.
Emmeline Pankhurst was the leader of the suffragettes.
Germany invaded Poland in 1939.
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Britain and France developed the world’s only supersonic commercial airliner, Concorde.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is the author of Sherlock Holmes.
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Governors and school boards have an important part to play in raising school standards. They have three key roles: setting the strategic direction of the school, ensuring accountability and monitoring and evaluating school performance.
In Scotland, the 31st of December (New Year’s Eve) is called Hogmanay.
If you think someone is trying to persuade you to join an extremist or terrorist cause, you should notify your local police force.
Sir Roger Bannister was the first man in the world to run a mile in under four minutes, in 1954.
Individual liberty is the correct answer.
To divorce his first wife, Henry needed the approval of the Pope. When the Pope refused, Henry established the church of England.
English kings fought a long war with France, called the Hundred Years War (even though it actually lasted 116 years).
The patron Saint of Wales is St David.
This statement is true.
During the ‘Great Depression’ in the 1930s the traditional heavy industries such as shipbuilding were badly affected.
The British government wanted to tax the colonies.
The capital city of Wales is Cardiff.
Snowdonia is in Wales.
London’s west end, also known as ‘Theatreland’, is particularly well known for its theatres.
In 1745 there was another attempt to put a Stuart king back on the throne in place of George I’s son, George II. Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie), the grandson of James II, landed in Scotland. He was supported by clansmen from the Scottish highlands and raised and army.
The National Citizen Service programme, which gives 16- and 17-year-olds the opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities, develop their skills and take part in a community project. Therefore, it is optional.
