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  • 1 Pimlico Station to Tate Britain

    From Pimlico Station head towards Vauxhall Bridge Road and cross this road at the traffic lights.

    Walk towards Vauxhall Bridge and turn left onto Millbank. Walk along the left hand pavement of Millbank until you get to Tate Britain on your left.

    The first few questions can be answered from outside, and then inside, Tate Britain.

    Tate to Temple Questions 1-3

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    Eye iconIn the walls of Tate Britain around the Manton entrance the building is damaged.  What was the cause of this damage?

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    There are 4 Tate Art Galleries in England.   Which English town or city does NOT have a Tate Gallery?

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    The original Tate Gallery was founded after Henry Tate offered his collection of British art to the National Gallery, but they did not have enough room for it.  In what industry did Henry Tate make his money?

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  • 2 Tate Britain

    Now an optional visit to Tate Britain. Pre-booking is recommended, but not essential.

    There is no entry fee, although a small donation is always appreciated.  Enter via the side door.

    https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain

    Tate Britain has full access.

    Tate to Temple Questions 4-5

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    Inside Tate Britain is this painting called Ophelia.  Who painted “Ophelia”?

    Ophelia

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    Eye iconSomeone from your team needs to head to the top of the steps to the main entrance to Tate Britain.  On the left is a statue called Dirce.  Find out the full name of the sculptor and what the last word signifies.

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  • 3 Riverboat Stop

    Walk down the steps. At the bottom of the steps turn left. At the pedestrian crossing cross over Millbank.

    Turn left so you have the River Thames on your right. You’ll soon come to the River Boat stop for Tate Britain, served by Thames Clippers.

    Walk up the ramp to the pier and turn right. Stop at the digital timetable.

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    If you look carefully on the opposite bank of the river above the road you will see flashes of moving trains between the buildings parallel to the river.  Which London railway station do these trains leave from and terminate?

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  • 4 Thames Clipper Info Board

    Walk along the pavement, looking for an information board.

    On your left across the road is Millbank Tower.

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    Eye iconFrom the map of the Thames Clipper routes, what is the colour of the summer service route between Hampton Court and Westminster?

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  • 5 Millbank Tower

    Keep walking along the embankment with the river on your right.

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    What was Millbank Tower originally known as, after one of the first occupants?

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  • 6 Thames House

    Continue walking along the pavement. Ahead of you is Lambeth Bridge.

    Turn right into Victoria Tower Gardens South and walk through the gardens, stopping when you are opposite an arch in the middle of Thames House on your left.

    Stay on the pavement on the left of the gardens if you are unable to walk up steps.

    Tate to Temple Questions 9-10 (and bonus question)

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    Which security organisation is Thames House the headquarters of?

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    Why is Lambeth Bridge painted red, and why is Westminster Bridge, the next bridge downstream, painted green?

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    Back in Time  According to the Back in time Map, what was on part of the site of Thames House?

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  • 7 Lambeth Bridge

    Carry on through the gardens and up the steps onto Lambeth Bridge, looking for a memorial.

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    Eye iconOn what date was Lambeth Bridge opened according to the memorial stone?

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  • 8 View of Lambeth Palace

    Carefully cross straight over Lambeth Bridge at the zebra crossing and stop at the top of the steps.

    Tate to Temple Questions 12

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    On the opposite side of the river is Lambeth Palace. What senior role do you hold if this is your London residence?

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  • 9 Victoria Tower Gardens

    Go down the steps into Victoria Tower Gardens, one of the Royal Parks.

    There are toilets on your left and a children’s playground.

    To avoid the steps stay on the pavement and come into the gardens on the first path on your right.
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  • 10 Horseferry Playground

    Around the edge of the Horseferry playground, information about the history of Lambeth Bridge and the playground has been written into the kerb stones. Head for the coffee kiosk.

    Tate to Temple Questions 13-14

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    Eye iconWhen was the first Lambeth Bridge opened?

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    Eye iconAn incorrect date has been included in the kerb stones for the date the current Lambeth Bridge was opened.  How far wrong is the date compared to your answer in question 11?

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  • 11 Buxton Memorial

    Walk with the river on your right to the Buxton Memorial on your left.

    You are now a quarter way through your walk

    Tate to Temple Questions 15-16

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    Eye iconWhat does this fountain commemorate?

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  • 12 The Burghers of Calais

    Return to the path and walk towards the Houses of Parliament with the river immediately on your right.

    Walk along this path until you come to a brown building, the Parliamentary Education Centre.

    Turn left before this building to a statue by Rodin, The Burghers of Calais.

    Tate to Temple Questions 17

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    How many originals of this statue are there globally?

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