1. Topic Homework – Kingston Quiz
Did you know that Kingston-Upon-Thames is steeped in history? The town has existed since before the Saxon times and was actually the coronation place of seven of the country’s kings.
The children have been learning about the Vikings and how they invaded and settled in England during the Anglo-Saxon times and there is evidence that Vikings were once in Kingston!
Your children have been set the challenge of finding the following Anglo-Saxon landmarks in Kingston and answering questions on them;
The Coronation Stone – what are the names of the seven kings that were coronated (pronounced king) in Kingston?
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Why do you think Kingston was given its name? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What are the names of the two kings that are shown in the pictures?
(clue: you will find them in the market place – look high!)
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2. Write down 3 facts about what the ancient market place was like:
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What is the name of the Saxon church? How long has a church been standing on this spot?
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Can you find this plaque? (clue: it’s not in the market place) What does it show? Why do you think its here and not in the market place?
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Challenge:
ANSWERS BACK BY FRIDAY 24th MARCH – PLEASE HAND IN TO YOUR CLASS TEACHER
PRIZES FOR BEST ANSWERS TO BE PRESENTED ON THE LAST DAY OF TERM ( )