Secrets of Old Town

1. Explore Old London

There was a busy city road. There were horse carts everywhere!

Was there a red bus? → Yes, there was!
Were there many cars? → No, there weren’t!
Was there a river boat? → Yes, there was!
Were there gas lamps? → Yes, there were!
Were there bicycles? → No, there weren’t!
Were there scooters? → No, there weren’t!
Were there many shops? → Yes, there were!

2. Memory Game 🃏

Find pairs of emojis! Click a card to flip it.

Match all pairs!

3. Chat with Mr. Time Traveler 🤖

There was a big clock on the tower. There were no electric lights in the streets.

Was there a big clock? → Yes, there was!
Were there electric lights? → No, there weren’t!

Write 10 yes/no questions using “Was there…” or “Were there…”:

4. Spot the Differences 🔍

Now there is a glass building. Then there wasn’t!

Now there is a big glass building. Then there wasn’t!
Now there are many boats. Then there weren’t!
Now there are neon lights. Then there weren’t!

Use these phrases:

modern skyscrapers
futuristic architecture
bright neon lights
sleek glass towers
crowded riverfront

Try also:

reflective surfaces
urban skyline
high-rise buildings
city center hub
modern plaza

5. Build Your Own City 🎨

Drag icons to make your dream city and say: “There is/are…” and “There isn’t/aren’t…”

Park

Sklep

Cafe

Tower

Library

Hospital

Museum

Police

Cinema

Bakery

🌳

🏪

☕

🗼

📚

🏥

🏛️

👮

🎥

🍞

6. Drag & Match Story 📖

Drag the correct sentence into each box under the photo, then say it aloud!

Drop here

There was a big fire in London in 1666.

There were horse carts in the 1800s.

There was a wooden bridge in 1209.

There was the first underground train in 1863.

There were black cabs since 1908.

There was Tower Bridge built in 1894.

7. Liverpool in 1950 🌍

Read about Liverpool in 1950 using there was/there were.

In 1950, Liverpool was a busy port city. There were many ships in the docks. There was a large market near the waterfront. There were old warehouses along the river. The famous Liver Building was there. There wasn’t a modern football stadium yet. There were narrow streets and small shops. There was a cathedral on the hill. There weren’t tall skyscrapers in the city center. It was a lively place full of sea trade.

Was Liverpool a busy port city in 1950?
Were there tall skyscrapers in the city center?
Was there a modern football stadium yet?
Were there many ships in the docks?
Was there a cathedral on the hill?
Were there narrow streets and small shops?