| Europe |
Basic questions on Europe: its capitals, its great historic centres or items of cultural interest. |
| Architecture |
Questions will reflect those of an informed tourist to London and will have a bias towards London. It is likely to include new major buildings/ architects and some basic architectural features.
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| Geography |
Familiarity with a map of the British Isles including physical features is essential. As Britain is also part of the European Union, a general awareness of a map of Europe is recommended.
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| History |
Familiarity with a general outline of the chronology of British history is sought, together with a basic knowledge of nationally important personalities. This will form a major part of the course.
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| Literature |
Much literature is familiar to visitors to London through television and films, whilst our theatre is world-renowned. A basic book on English Literature or Poet's corner in Westminster Abbey is a good revision, together with the theatre review pages in the newspapers.
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| Music & Painting |
Questions will reflect those of the well-informed tourist to London. Knowledge of the general contents of the major museums and galleries in London will be sought.
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| London |
Familiarity with a map of London and reading a "pocket guide book" to the capital is a good start. You need to know where major tourist attractions are and how to get to them.Take a round London sightseeing tour with a blue badge guide. (Evan Evans or Golden Tours).
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| Current Events |
Read a national newspaper regularly and the Evening Standard is good for London news and events. Be aware of major annual events.
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