My Drive to Work

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1. As I drive onto the main road, I pass close to the site of the Battle of Assandun. The battle was between the Danes and The Anglo-Saxons. King Canute led the Danes and King Edmund II led the Anglo-Saxons. What was Edmund’s nickname? Ironside Steelshank Leadloin Bronzebottom

2. For a while I drive close to the railway line. Fortunately, our local line survived the cuts made to the rail network in the early 1960s. What was the name of the plan which led to all these cuts? The Beeching Plan The Poplar Plan The Oakleaf Plan The Willow Plan

3. I turn right at a local pub. It shares the name of a collection of short stories written by Arthur C Clarke, entitled "Tales From The ....? White Hart Blue Boar Red Lion White Boar

4. There are a number of pedestrian crossings on the next stretch of road. I'm sure some of our local horse riders would like a crossing of their own though. Which of these is a name of a road crossing for horse riders in the UK? Khartoum Champion Bellepheron Pegasus

5. I drive past a large country house. There are some fine specimens of Tilia Vulgaris on the parkland in front of the house. Given that the house is named after these specimens, what is the name of the house? The Oaks The Limes The Beeches The Elms

6. Just past the large house is a pretty half timbered cottage. It was built in 1560. Which monarch was on the English throne at this time? Queen Anne Queen Elizabeth I King George III King Henry VI

7. There’s a road sign urging caution because of a certain type of animal whose Latin name is Meles Meles. What type of animal am I to be cautious of? Otter Red Deer Grey Squirrel Badger

8. I pass by a 15th century church. This church is named after the patron saint of comedians, cooks and fire prevention. What is the name of the church? St John's St Erkenwald's St Mark's St Lawrence's

9. Nearing the town, I pass by a Fiat car dealer. Which one of these cars is likely to be displayed on the forecourt? Punto Tigra Galaxy Accord

10. The last place of interest on my drive to work is Roots Hall Football Ground, home of Southend United FC. What is the nickname of this team? The Mudskippers The Cocklers The Shrimpers The Oystercatchers