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Sir Edwin Lutyens and the Cenotaph

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In the 20th century, Sir Edwin Lutyens was an architect whose influence reached across the British Empire. He designed New Delhi to serve as the seat of government in India, planning grand public buildings and avenues.

After the First World War, Lutyens designed many war memorials to honour those who had died. The most famous of these is the Cenotaph in Whitehall, in central London, which is the site of the annual Remembrance Day service each November. So for this topic, remember that Sir Edwin Lutyens designed the Cenotaph in Whitehall and that the Cenotaph is where the Remembrance Day service is held.

Memory tip: Lutyens: designed New Delhi and the Cenotaph in Whitehall (Remembrance Day site).

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Which architect designed the Cenotaph war memorial in Whitehall?

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Sir Edwin Lutyens and the Cenotaph: questions, answers and explanations

  1. 1. Which architect designed the Cenotaph war memorial in Whitehall?

    • Sir Christopher Wren
    • Sir Edwin Lutyens
    • Inigo Jones
    • Robert Adam

    Correct answer: Sir Edwin Lutyens

    Sir Edwin Lutyens designed the Cenotaph in Whitehall.

  2. 2. The Cenotaph in Whitehall is the site of the annual service for which day?

    • Remembrance Day
    • Bonfire Night
    • Boxing Day
    • St George's Day

    Correct answer: Remembrance Day

    The Cenotaph is where the annual Remembrance Day service is held.

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