Index : E : East Anglia, Essex, Cambridgeshire

Structure Sub-topic of: England Interesting Questions, Facts and Information There are a total of 10 general entries. Frequently Asked Questions & Answers There are 30 user-asked question matches ( goto ) Special Topics About Essex County Famous Cities: Cambridge

Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information

East Anglia, Essex, Cambridgeshire

Which tourist attraction runs between Sheringham and Holt?

East Anglia (sentineluk)


The North Norfolk Railway. The North Norfolk Railway is a line for mainly steam trains. There is a service all year but it is much reduced out of season. The station at Sheringham has exhibits, a gift shop and tearoom.



Which royal residence is in East Anglia?

East Anglia (sentineluk)


Sandringham House. Sandringham House stands in the grounds of Sandringham Estate, 7000 acres of country park owned by the royal family since 1864. During the summer several rooms of the house and the surrounding grounds are open to the public when no member of the royal family are in residence.



Which pier claims to be the "largest fun pier in Europe"?

East Anglia (sentineluk)


Clacton Pier. Clacton Pier was built in 1882 and was widened from 30 feet to over 300 feet in th 1930s. It has a funfair with up to date rides, seaquarium and places to eat.



Which famous author was born in Great Yarmouth?

East Anglia (sentineluk)


Anna Sewell. Anna Sewell is most famous for the novel "Black Beauty". The cottage in which she was born can still be seen in the town centre. Great Yarmouth is one of Britain's biggest coastal resorts and has much to offer the tourist including two piers, funfairs, museums, sealife centre, theatres and parks.



Which coastal town in East Anglia actually faces west?

East Anglia (sentineluk)


Hunstanton. Although it is on the east coast of England its position on The Wash means Hunstanton actually faces west. It's is a small resort with a compact shopping centre. It has an excellent beach and all the amenities associated with a British resort including funfair, crazy golf course, theatre and swimming pool.



Which city is known as the "capital" of East Anglia?

East Anglia (sentineluk)


Norwich. Norwich has much to offer tourists including a Norman cathedral, Norwich Castle, markets, compact shopping centre and many museums and art galleries.



Where are The Backs?

East Anglia (sentineluk)


Cambridge. The Backs are so called because they lie to the back of several colleges. They are an area of grassland with the River Cam running through them. Cambridge is one of the world's greatest learning centres with over 30 colleges.



What is Britain's most easterly town?

East Anglia (sentineluk)


Lowestoft. Lowestoft was once predominantly a fishing port, but now tourism is the main industry in the town. It has a wide sandy beach, seafront gardens, shops and museums.



What are The Norfolk Broads?

East Anglia (sentineluk)


An area of inland waterways. The Norfolk Broads are extensive area of shallow lakes linked by navigable rivers. They offer much for boating enthusiasts and people wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of town and city life.



At Terrington St. Clement there is a unique nursery specialising in a particular plant. What is the name of this nursery?

East Anglia (sentineluk)


The African Violet Centre. This unique nursery specialises in African Violets and has a tearoom and gift shops.

• What was the ancient capital of East Anglia (which at one time rivalled London) and what is its population now? ( goto )



• Flossie Bennett is the oldest bridesmaid of all time at the wedding of Leonard and Edna Petchey on February 6, 1999, at St Peter's Church in Holton, East Anglia, UK. How old was she? ( goto )



• What is Borley, Essex's claim to fame? ( goto )



• Which of these counties is the odd man out : Hertfordshire, Shropshire, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire or Warwickshire? ( goto )



• Where was the 1988 TV series "The River" starring David Essex filmed? ( goto )



• Which Essex batsman scored a century on his first class debut in 1978? ( goto )



• What does "-sex" mean in such place-names as Middlesex, Essex and Sussex? ( goto )



• Which World Championship is a test of accuracy that takes place every July in a village in Cambridgeshire, England? ( goto )



• Which play of Shakespeare's gave the title for a hit record by David Essex: A Winter's Tale, Hamlet, The Tempest, or As You Like It? ( goto )



• What is the smallest country in the Middle East? ( goto )



• What is the official currency of East Timor? ( goto )



• Which is the poorest country in the Middle East? ( goto )



• Which state in the United States is the furthest east? ( goto )



• Why do cows face east when grazing? ( goto )



• What separates East Manhattan from West Manhattan? ( goto )



• What is the largest state in the USA east of the Mississippi River? ( goto )



• Do the citizens of East Jerusalem count as Israeli citizens? ( goto )



• What nation was once known as the Switzerland of the Middle East? ( goto )



• Which countries in South East Asia is the strongest in timber? ( goto )



• What are the lines on a globe or a map that measure east and west called? ( goto )



• What is the name of the first National Park established east of the Mississippi? ( goto )



• What states in the USA are furthest north, south, east and west? ( goto )



• What is the capital of the country through which 40 degrees North, and 20 degrees East? ( goto )



• What is the name of the river in Scotland that flows east into the North Sea at Aberdeen? ( goto )



• Are there any natural objects in the solar system that rise in the west and set in the east? ( goto )



• A car with the letters RL comes from which Middle East country? ( goto )



• What state in South East India has Chennai as its capital? ( goto )



• TAMA is a very famous character in the east and how is Tama represented normally? ( goto )



• For how long did the 1967 six day Middle East war last? ( goto )



• Which Formula One World Drivers' Champion was born in East London? ( goto )