London in the 19th century

London in the 19th centuryBy Ellie Smith and Lauren EdmondsCovent Gardens

Covent gardensThe Covent Gardens were the centre of London life in the 1800s. The Gardens included a Piazza (market place) and a theatre (built in 1858).Everyone from working class traders, artists and actors and the aristocracy visited the Gardens. The Theatre

The Theatre The Theatre was rebuilt in 1858 after the Great Fire of London destroyed the old one.It is also known as the Opera House.It was designed by EM Barry who also built the Floral Hall next door.

Isaac Pocock

Isaac PocockIsaac Pocock was a playwright, and many of his plays were produced at the Covent Garden Theatre.For England Ho!, was a melodramatic opera, and opened at Covent Garden on 15 December 1813.John of Paris, a comic opera adapted from the French, was first performed on 12 October 1814Robinson Crusoe, or the Bold Buccaneers was a romantic drama in two acts and was performed as an Easter piece in 1817.

The Piazza

The PiazzaIn 1871 the glass roof was added to The Piazza.The Piazzas market was always bustling with street criers, shoppers and prostitutes. The Piazzas architecture is still the same today.

The Old London Bridge

Rennie's bridge

Londons bridgesThe construction of Old London Bridge started in the year 1176. It took 33 years to build and opened in 1209.There were houses, shops and stalls. People did actually live on it. There were about 138 shops on it. Old London bridge was replaced by Rennies Bridge in 1831 more modernFamous London Bridge nursery rhyme comes from the demolishing of the Old London Bridge.

Londons bridgesOld London Bridge was used for 622 years.Rennies Bridge was sold (yes, SOLD!) to Robert McCulloch on the 18th April 1968.The bridge was moved to Lake Havasu City, Arizona.The bridge sold for US$2,460,000. That is 1,568,471.40. Which is 3,108,608.93 NZD.

Nelson's Column under construction in April 1844. built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson, who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

Zoological Gardens in Regent's Park. Hippo, Obaysch, was donated by Egypt in 1850 in exchange for English greyhounds and deerhounds. First hippo in Britain since prehistoric times.

Creation of the Central Line in 1898. London underground.

Currency20 shillings in 1 - a shilling was often called 'bob. 12 pennies in 1 shilling 240 pennies in 1 Pennies were broken down into other coins: a farthing (a fourth- thing) was of a penny a halfpenny was of a penny three farthings was of a penny A 1 coin was called a Sovereign and was made of gold. A paper pound often was called a 'quid'.

currencyhttp://www.victorianweb.org/economics/currency.html

Quiz timeThis is the real test! How much did you really learn?(anyone who tries will get a lolly)Quiz timeWhat is The Piazza?

Quiz timeWhat is The Piazza?The Market PlaceQuiz timeWhat was the name of one play by Isaac Pocock?Quiz timeWhat was the name of one play by Isaac Pocock?For England Ho!, John of Paris or Robinson CrusoeQuiz timeWhat is the Theatre also known as?Quiz timeWhat is The Theatre also known as?The Opera HouseQuiz timeWhy did the Theatre need rebuilding?Quiz timeWhy did the Theatre need rebuilding?It was destroyed by the Great Fire of London.Quiz timeHow many zs does the word piazza have? (like we said WE ARE HANDING THEM OUT TO YOU)Quiz timeHow many zs does the word piazza have? 2 (we use math to interest our audience)Quiz timeDoes Isaac Pocock have sideburns? Quiz timeDoes Isaac Pocock have sideburns? Yes

Quiz timeWho was the Queen of England in the 1800s?(we haven't mentioned it, but you really should know.)Quiz timeWho was the Queen of England in the 1800s?Queen VictoriaQuiz timeWho designed the Covent Garden Theatre and built the Floral Hall?Quiz timeWho designed the Covent Garden Theatre and built the Floral Hall?EM Barry The end Enjoy your lollies Show us your dance moves lollies will be handed out

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