The Queen has reigned since her father’s death in 1952, and in 2012 she celebrated her Diamond Jubilee (60 years as queen).
Germany invaded Poland in 1939.
To divorce his first wife, Henry needed the approval of the Pope. When the Pope refused, Henry established the church of England.
The British government wanted to tax the colonies.
The patron Saint of Wales is St David.
Individual liberty is the correct answer.
Tours are given at the Tower of London by the Yeoman Warders, also known as Beefeaters, who tell visitors about the building’s history.
Sir Roger Bannister was the first man in the world to run a mile in under four minutes, in 1954.
During the ‘Great Depression’ in the 1930s the traditional heavy industries such as shipbuilding were badly affected.
In 1348 (Middle Ages) the Black Death came to Britain.
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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.
If you think someone is trying to persuade you to join an extremist or terrorist cause, you should notify your local police force.
This statement is true.
There is no established Church in Wales or Northern Ireland.
English kings fought a long war with France, called the Hundred Years War (even though it actually lasted 116 years).
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.
London’s west end, also known as ‘Theatreland’, is particularly well known for its theatres.
The capital city of Wales is Cardiff.
In Scotland, the 31st of December (New Year’s Eve) is called Hogmanay.
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Britain and France developed the world’s only supersonic commercial airliner, Concorde.
Emmeline Pankhurst was the leader of the suffragettes.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is the author of Sherlock Holmes.
Snowdonia is in Wales.
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.
