Capital County, 1950, part 1 - London County Council, ambulances, architecture, fire engines, schools, Odeon

The video provides an overview of the London County Council, located at County Hall on the south bank of the Thames. It describes the council's composition of 129 councillors and 21 aldermen, who meet bi-weekly to address various civic issues such as healthcare, infrastructure, and education. The council governs an area of 117 square miles with a population of 3.5 million, including many who identify as Londoners beyond the administrative boundaries.

Where is the County Hall, the home of the London County Council, located?

• West bank of the Thames

• East bank of the Thames

• South bank of the Thames

• North bank of the Thames

How many councillors are part of the London County Council?

• 200

• 150

• 129

• 100

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the London County Council?

• Overseeing cinemas

• Maintaining roads

• Managing clinics

• Running national defense

What is the population size under the jurisdiction of the London County Council?

• Two million

• Three and a half million

• Five million

• Seven million

What is the area covered by the London County Council?

• 80 square miles

• 150 square miles

• 50 square miles

• 117 square miles