Abingdon, Oxfordshire

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1. There used to be an Abbey in Abingdon. It was destroyed in 1538. Which King of England was responsible for the dissolution of the monasteries? Henry II George IV Edward VII Henry VIII

2. Abingdon is in the south of England, between Oxford and Henley. So what river is it on? The Thames The Clyde The Tay The Tyne

3. Abingdon has many pubs. One of the oldest is the "Kings head and Bell" The king in question is the one reputed to have visited this pub whilst his court was based at Oxford during the civil war. Which king is this? Charles II James Henry I Charles I

4. Abingdon also has many churches. The one with the tallest spire is named after the concept of God being three in one. What is it called? Trinity Church Church of our Lady The Baptist Church St Helen's Church

5. One of the parks in the town is named after the Prince Consort of the longest reigning monarch. What is this park called? Alfred Park George Park Albert Park Richard Park

6. In a park by the river there is a statue of the longest reigning British queen. Who is she? Alexandra Victoria Mary Elizabeth I

7. Abingdon is in Oxfordshire. But it used to be the county town of which other English county? Berkshire Sussex Middlesex Wiltshire

8. Abingdon celebrates royal anniversaries by events where the mayor and town councillors throw buns from the top of the town hall. True False

9. There is a street in Abingdon which elects its own mayor. True False

10. Abingdon has an annual fair held in the Autumn. Now it is purely for entertainment. What was the original purpose of the fair? Entertainment Buying and selling of livestock Buying and selling of goods an employment fair