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The Outlook Tower, in Edinburgh, is home to a collection of optical illusions.

Buildings in the United Kingdom 2

Many UK buildings are special for their age, shape or job. In this quiz you will spot castles, bridges and busy city sights from across the country.

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Fascinating Fact:

The Tower of London is a very old stone castle. It stands beside the River Thames in London.

In KS1 History, children find out about famous buildings across the United Kingdom. They look at photos, talk about who uses each place and learn why these buildings matter today.

  • Landmark: A building or place that is easy to recognise and helps people know where they are.
  • Castle: A strong old building, often with towers and thick walls, built to keep important people safe.
  • Tourist: A person who travels to visit places for fun and to see interesting buildings and sights.
What examples of UK landmarks are easy for KS1 children to recognise?

KS1 children can recognise places like the Tower of London in London, Edinburgh Castle in Scotland, the Angel of the North, seaside piers and big bridges such as the Forth Bridge.

How can I compare different UK buildings with KS1 pupils?

You can sort buildings by what they are used for, how old they are, what they are made from and where they are on a map, using simple charts and class discussions.

Why is learning about UK buildings important in KS1 history?

Learning about UK buildings helps KS1 children feel part of their country, notice local and national places and begin to understand how people have lived, worked and ruled in the past.

1 .
A castle in Northern Ireland, called Dunluce Castle, looks in great danger. Why?
It has started to fall down
People keep stealing bricks
It is under attack from birds
It is clinging on a cliff edge
The castle is said to have been an inspiration to the author C.S Lewis
2 .
Durham Cathedral is a great example of Norman architecture. Which films did it feature in?
The Chronicles of Narnia
The Lord of the Rings
How to Train Your Dragon
Harry Potter
Some parts of the cathedral were added by computer to turn it into Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
3 .
The 4th Earl of Dunmore did something strange to his summer house in 1777. What was it?
Built a strawberry-shaped bathroom
Laid a banana-shaped garden
Gave it a pineapple-shaped roof
Filled its rooms full of grapes
He was so impressed with the pineapple during his travels, he decided to make a reminder!
4 .
Greensted Church in Essex is famous for being what?
The oldest wooden church in the world
The smallest church ever built
The church destroyed the most times
The prettiest church in England
It was built in the 7th century and is also known as St. Andrew's Church
5 .
The Palace of Westminster sits next to the River Thames in London. What is it also known as?
Buckingham Palace
Covent Garden
The Houses of Parliament
The London Eye
It is where politicians meet and work to run the country
6 .
A Roman wall runs across three counties in the north of England. It is known as what?
Hadrian's Wall
Adrian's Wall
Hadley's Wall
Benjamin's Wall
The wall was built to keep the Scots out of the Roman Empire
7 .
There are public baths, in Bath, which have naturally heated water. Who built them?
The Vikings
The Normans
The Romans
The Saxons
The baths attract more than a million visitors every year
8 .
What is the tallest building in Britain?
Blackpool Tower
York Minster
The Shard, London
Edinburgh Castle
It is 309.6 metres (1,016 ft) tall
9 .
The Old Royal Naval College sits where the Palace of Placentia used to be. The Palace was home to which infamous monarch?
Richard III
Elizabeth II
George VI
Henry VIII
The palace was also known as Greenwich palace and was demolished in the 17th century
10 .
The Outlook Tower in Edinburgh was once an exhibition and science centre. Now it houses what?
A small zoo
A wool shop
A bakery
Optical Illusions
There are six floors of attractions and it is the oldest purpose-built attraction in the city
Author:  Angela Smith (Primary School Teacher & KS1 Quiz Writer)

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