WINDY WHITE ELEPHANT

WINDY WHITE ELEPHANT

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The transcript describes the Winded Giant, a large concert organ at Alexandra Palace, built in the 1870s. It details the organ's current disassembled state and its availability for sale by the Greater London Council. The restoration is estimated to cost over £66,000, requiring a space as large as the old Euston station to fully appreciate its acoustic qualities.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the Winded Giant located?

Westminster Abbey

Alexandra Palace

Buckingham Palace

St. Paul's Cathedral

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which decade was the Winded Giant built?

1890s

1880s

1870s

1860s

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current state of the Winded Giant's keyboard and stops?

They are fully functional

They have been lost

They are part of a museum exhibit

They are disassembled and stored in two rooms

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who currently owns the Winded Giant?

The British Museum

The Royal Family

The Greater London Council

The National Trust

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated cost to rebuild the Winded Giant?

£100,000

£75,000

£66,000

£50,000