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The name "White City" originates from the white marble used extensively in the construction of exhibition pavilions.
Answer: False
Explanation: The name "White City" derives from the white marble-like appearance of the fibrous plaster cladding used for the exhibition pavilions.
Before 1908, the area now known as White City was primarily characterized by dense urban housing.
Answer: False
Explanation: Prior to 1908, the area was characterized by level arable farmland.
The Anglo-American Exposition of 1914 concluded as planned due to a lack of public interest.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Anglo-American Exposition of 1914 was prematurely ended by the outbreak of the First World War, not a lack of public interest.
The seventh gallery image represents the Japan-British Exhibition of 1910, specifically showing a guidebook for it.
Answer: True
Explanation: The seventh gallery image indeed represents the Japan-British Exhibition of 1910 and features a guidebook for the event.
The Anglo-American Exposition of 1914 was brought to a premature end by the outbreak of the First World War.
Answer: True
Explanation: The outbreak of the First World War caused the Anglo-American Exposition of 1914 to conclude earlier than scheduled.
What is the origin of the name "White City" for this London district?
Answer: Fibrous plaster cladding used during exhibitions gave buildings a white marble-like appearance.
Explanation: The district acquired the name "White City" due to the white marble-like appearance of the fibrous plaster cladding used in the construction of exhibition pavilions.
Which of the following was NOT among the major international exhibitions held in White City between 1908 and 1914?
Answer: Paris Exposition Universelle (1900)
Explanation: The Paris Exposition Universelle took place in 1900 and was not held in White City. White City hosted exhibitions such as the Franco-British Exhibition (1908) and the Japan–British Exhibition (1910).
What significant event caused the Anglo-American Exposition of 1914 to end prematurely?
Answer: The outbreak of the First World War
Explanation: The Anglo-American Exposition of 1914 was cut short due to the commencement of the First World War.
Prior to 1908, the area now known as White City was characterized by:
Answer: Level arable farmland
Explanation: Before 1908, the land that would become White City was primarily level arable farmland.
The 1908 Summer Olympics were held in White City, and the marathon's distance was established there.
Answer: True
Explanation: White City Stadium hosted events for the 1908 Summer Olympics, and the marathon distance of 42.195 km was established for this event.
After its use for athletics, White City Stadium was converted into a venue for cricket matches.
Answer: False
Explanation: Following its athletic use, White City Stadium was converted into a greyhound racing track and also hosted other sports, but not primarily cricket.
White City Stadium was officially opened by King George V on April 27, 1908.
Answer: False
Explanation: White City Stadium was officially opened by King Edward VII on April 27, 1908.
The White City Rebels motorcycle speedway team competed in the British League from 1929 to 1931.
Answer: False
Explanation: The White City Rebels competed in the inaugural British League in 1929 and again from 1976 to 1978, not continuously from 1929 to 1931.
White City Stadium was demolished to make way for the construction of a new shopping centre.
Answer: False
Explanation: White City Stadium was demolished to make way for the BBC White City building.
The marathon's distance of 42.195 km from Windsor Castle to White City stadium was adopted as the standard marathon distance in 1921.
Answer: True
Explanation: The marathon distance established at the 1908 Olympics, finishing at White City Stadium, was officially adopted as the standard in 1921.
The fifth gallery image depicts the White City Stadium in 1908.
Answer: True
Explanation: The fifth gallery image shows White City Stadium as it appeared in 1908.
The sixth gallery image illustrates the 1908 Olympic marathon.
Answer: True
Explanation: The sixth gallery image provides an illustration of the 1908 Olympic marathon.
The White City Stadium hosted a match between Uruguay and France during the FIFA World Cup in 1966.
Answer: True
Explanation: White City Stadium was a venue for the 1966 FIFA World Cup, hosting a match between Uruguay and France.
The White City Stadium was converted into a greyhound racing track in 1927.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 1927, White City Stadium was repurposed as a venue for greyhound racing.
What was the seating capacity of White City Stadium when it opened in 1908?
Answer: 66,000
Explanation: White City Stadium had a seating capacity of 66,000 upon its opening in 1908.
The marathon distance standardized at the 1908 Olympics, finishing at White City Stadium, was:
Answer: 26 miles 385 yards
Explanation: The marathon distance established for the 1908 Olympics, concluding at White City Stadium, was 26 miles and 385 yards.
After its use for athletics, White City Stadium was primarily converted into a venue for:
Answer: Greyhound racing
Explanation: Following its athletic use, White City Stadium was primarily converted into a greyhound racing track.
How are the athletes of the 1908 Summer Olympics commemorated in the White City area?
Answer: A list inscribed on the side of the BBC Broadcast Centre Building
Explanation: The athletes of the 1908 Summer Olympics are commemorated by an inscribed list on the BBC Broadcast Centre Building, with the athletics finish line marked nearby.
White City Stadium was demolished starting in late 1984 to make way for:
Answer: The BBC White City building
Explanation: The demolition of White City Stadium began in late 1984 to facilitate the construction of the BBC White City building.
The marathon's distance from Windsor Castle to White City stadium was adopted as the standard marathon distance in which year?
Answer: 1921
Explanation: The marathon distance established at the 1908 Olympics was officially adopted as the standard marathon distance in 1921.
Apartment blocks for lower-income residents were first constructed in White City during the 1950s.
Answer: False
Explanation: Apartment blocks for lower-income residents were constructed in White City during the 1930s.
The White City Estate was built to accommodate the growing population of Kensington.
Answer: False
Explanation: The White City Estate was constructed to accommodate the growing population of Shepherd's Bush.
Streets in the White City Estate were named after prominent local politicians.
Answer: False
Explanation: The streets in the White City Estate were named after countries featured in the area's exhibitions.
St Michael and St George, serving the White City Estate, was established in 1955 on Commonwealth Avenue.
Answer: True
Explanation: St Michael and St George, the Anglican church for the White City Estate, was established in 1955 on Commonwealth Avenue.
The White City Estate's streets were named after countries that had been featured in the exhibitions held in the area.
Answer: True
Explanation: The streets of the White City Estate were named in honour of countries that participated in the exhibitions hosted in the district.
How were the streets of the White City Estate named?
Answer: After countries featured in the area's exhibitions
Explanation: The streets within the White City Estate were named after countries that had been showcased in the area's various exhibitions.
The BBC Television Centre was built in White City in 1970.
Answer: False
Explanation: The BBC Television Centre was built in White City in 1960.
In 2001, the BBC White City building was damaged by a bombing incident carried out by the Provisional IRA.
Answer: False
Explanation: The bombing incident in 2001 was carried out by the Real IRA, not the Provisional IRA.
The BBC announced plans to sell Television Centre in October 2007 as part of a cost-cutting programme.
Answer: True
Explanation: The BBC announced its intention to sell Television Centre in October 2007 as part of a broader cost-cutting initiative.
In June 2008, English Heritage recommended that parts of Television Centre be listed as a Grade I listed building.
Answer: False
Explanation: English Heritage recommended that parts of Television Centre be listed as a Grade II listed building in June 2008.
Television Centre was sold by the BBC in July 2012 for £50 million.
Answer: False
Explanation: Television Centre was sold in July 2012 for £200 million.
During the redevelopment of Television Centre, original features like the "doughnut" structure were removed.
Answer: False
Explanation: Original features, including the "doughnut" structure, were retained during the redevelopment of Television Centre.
The redeveloped Television Centre offers entertainment and leisure facilities, including a branch of the members' club Soho House.
Answer: True
Explanation: The redeveloped Television Centre includes entertainment and leisure amenities, such as a Soho House members' club.
The third gallery image shows the BBC TV centre as seen from Shepherd's Bush Market tube station.
Answer: True
Explanation: The third gallery image provides a view of the BBC TV Centre as observed from Shepherd's Bush Market tube station.
The BBC Media Village is located on the site of the Olympic Stadium.
Answer: True
Explanation: The BBC Media Village occupies the site of the former Olympic Stadium.
The first image in the gallery depicts the BBC Television Centre.
Answer: True
Explanation: The first image presented in the gallery is a depiction of the BBC Television Centre.
In what year was the BBC Television Centre built in White City?
Answer: 1960
Explanation: The BBC Television Centre was constructed in White City in 1960.
What incident occurred at the BBC White City building in 2001?
Answer: A bombing incident carried out by the Real IRA
Explanation: In 2001, the BBC White City building sustained damage from a bombing incident perpetrated by the Real IRA.
When did the BBC announce plans to sell Television Centre?
Answer: October 2007
Explanation: The BBC announced its intention to sell Television Centre in October 2007.
Who purchased Television Centre from the BBC in 2012?
Answer: A partnership comprising Stanhope plc, Mitsui Fudosan, and AIMCo
Explanation: Television Centre was purchased by a partnership including Stanhope plc, Mitsui Fudosan, and AIMCo in 2012.
What was the reason for the BBC announcing plans to sell Television Centre?
Answer: As part of a cost-cutting programme
Explanation: The BBC announced plans to sell Television Centre as part of a cost-cutting programme.
The BBC Media Village is located on the site of:
Answer: The original White City Stadium
Explanation: The BBC Media Village is situated on the site where the original White City Stadium once stood.
The White City Place redevelopment is projected to create 19,000 jobs and provide 30 acres of public space.
Answer: True
Explanation: The White City Place redevelopment aims to create 19,000 jobs and establish 30 acres of public space.
Westfield London officially opened on October 30, 2009.
Answer: False
Explanation: Westfield London officially opened on October 30, 2008.
In July 2015, terrorists attempted to bomb Westfield London to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the 7 July 2005 London bombings.
Answer: True
Explanation: In July 2015, a terrorist attempt to bomb Westfield London was thwarted; the perpetrators intended to time it with the anniversary of the 7 July 2005 bombings.
Imperial College London purchased the BBC Woodlands site for £28 million in 2009.
Answer: True
Explanation: Imperial College London acquired the BBC Woodlands site in 2009 for £28 million.
The Invention Rooms at Imperial College London are a college hackerspace and community outreach centre.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Invention Rooms at Imperial College London function as a college hackerspace and a centre for community outreach.
The Imperial College London campus in White City includes an "innovation hub" with research facilities.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Imperial College London campus in White City features an "innovation hub" equipped with research facilities.
The Imperial College London's chemistry department moved much of its research to the new Molecular Sciences Research Hub on the campus in 2018.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2018, Imperial College London's chemistry department relocated a significant portion of its research to the new Molecular Sciences Research Hub.
What educational institution purchased the BBC Woodlands site in White City in 2009?
Answer: Imperial College London
Explanation: Imperial College London acquired the BBC Woodlands site in 2009.
What are the "Invention Rooms" at Imperial College London?
Answer: A college hackerspace and community outreach centre
Explanation: The Invention Rooms at Imperial College London serve as a college hackerspace and a centre for community outreach.
Westfield London officially opened on:
Answer: October 30, 2008
Explanation: Westfield London commenced operations on October 30, 2008.
The White City Place redevelopment is projected to provide over how many new homes?
Answer: 5,000
Explanation: The White City Place redevelopment project is expected to deliver more than 5,000 new homes.
In which year did Imperial College London's chemistry department move much of its research to the new Molecular Sciences Research Hub?
Answer: 2018
Explanation: Imperial College London's chemistry department relocated a significant portion of its research to the Molecular Sciences Research Hub in 2018.
Two new stations, White City and Wood Lane, were built to serve the White City centre.
Answer: False
Explanation: The two new stations built to serve the area were Wood Lane station and Shepherd's Bush station.
Wood Lane station serves the Central line and the Hammersmith & City line.
Answer: False
Explanation: Wood Lane station serves the Circle line and the Hammersmith & City line.
The Shepherd's Bush station near White City is served by the West London line, operated by London Underground.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Shepherd's Bush station on the West London line is operated by London Overground, not London Underground.
The Shepherd's Bush station on the West London line is situated to the west of the White City site.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Shepherd's Bush station on the West London line is situated to the east of the White City site.
The fourth gallery image shows the Shepherd's Bush tube station.
Answer: False
Explanation: The fourth gallery image depicts White City tube station, not Shepherd's Bush tube station.
Which London Underground lines serve Wood Lane station?
Answer: Circle and Hammersmith & City
Explanation: Wood Lane station is served by the Circle line and the Hammersmith & City line.
The Shepherd's Bush station near White City is served by the West London line, operated by:
Answer: London Overground
Explanation: The Shepherd's Bush station on the West London line is operated by London Overground.
The Shepherd's Bush station on the West London line is situated adjacent to which landmark?
Answer: The Holland Park roundabout
Explanation: The Shepherd's Bush station on the West London line is located adjacent to the Holland Park roundabout.
Pete Townshend's 1985 solo album *White City: A Novel* was set in Manchester.
Answer: False
Explanation: Pete Townshend's album *White City: A Novel* was set in the London area of White City.
The Dimco Buildings in White City were used as the location for the 'Acme Factory' in the 1988 film *Who Framed Roger Rabbit*.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Dimco Buildings in White City served as the filming location for the 'Acme Factory' in the 1988 film *Who Framed Roger Rabbit*.
The Bill Slider Novels by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles are set in Notting Hill, with the first title featuring a body found in a White City flat.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Bill Slider Novels are set in Shepherd's Bush, which includes White City, and the first novel begins with a body found in a White City flat.
Parts of the film *Nuns on the Run* were filmed in White City, utilizing locations such as the BBC White City building and Wood Lane.
Answer: True
Explanation: The film *Nuns on the Run* featured filming in White City, using locations like the BBC White City building and Wood Lane.
Pete Townshend released a solo album in 1985 titled *White City: A Novel*, which was set in:
Answer: The London area of White City
Explanation: Pete Townshend's 1985 album *White City: A Novel* was set in the London district of White City.
The Dimco Buildings in White City were used as the location for which fictional place in the film *Who Framed Roger Rabbit*?
Answer: The Acme Factory
Explanation: The Dimco Buildings in White City served as the setting for the 'Acme Factory' in the film *Who Framed Roger Rabbit*.
Which film had parts shot in White City, utilizing locations such as the BBC White City building and Wood Lane?
Answer: Nuns on the Run
Explanation: The film *Nuns on the Run* featured scenes filmed in White City, including at the BBC White City building and along Wood Lane.
In which author's novels is Shepherd's Bush, including White City, a setting?
Answer: Cynthia Harrod-Eagles
Explanation: Cynthia Harrod-Eagles sets her Bill Slider Novels in Shepherd's Bush, which encompasses White City.
White City is located approximately 5 miles east of Charing Cross.
Answer: False
Explanation: White City is situated approximately 5 miles west-northwest of Charing Cross.
The first image in the gallery depicts the White City Stadium.
Answer: False
Explanation: The first image in the gallery depicts the BBC Television Centre, not White City Stadium.
The White City area is located approximately 8 km north of Charing Cross.
Answer: False
Explanation: The White City area is located approximately 5 miles (8 km) west-northwest of Charing Cross.
The final image in the gallery shows the White City Stadium.
Answer: False
Explanation: The final image in the gallery depicts the Imperial College London campus, not White City Stadium.
Where is White City located within London?
Answer: Northern part of Shepherd's Bush, London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
Explanation: White City is situated in the northern part of Shepherd's Bush, within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
Which of the following is NOT a landmark located in the White City district?
Answer: Wembley Stadium
Explanation: Wembley Stadium is not located within the White City district; Television Centre, Westfield London, and Loftus Road are.