Wembley

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Wembley?102,856 (2011 Census)
2. How big is Wembley?Part of the London Borough of Brent
3. What is the capital of Wembley?Not applicable; part of Greater London
4. What is Wembley known for?Wembley is famous for its giant stadium and fun places to shop.
5. How did Wembley become a busy area?The arrival of the railway in the 1800s turned Wembley from farmland into a lively suburb.

London Borough of Brent: A local government district in North-West London, formed in 1965 by the merger of Wembley and Willesden.
Metroland: A term referring to the suburban areas of North-West London that developed rapidly with the expansion of the Metropolitan Railway in the early 20th century.
Municipal Borough: A type of local government district in England that existed before 1974, possessing a charter of incorporation.
Conservation Area: An area of special architectural or historic interest, the character of which is preserved and enhanced.