London For London-o-maniacs

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1. Which of these present-day tourist sites in London is the only one that was never a place of execution? Smithfield Market Marble Arch Tower Hill Covent Garden

2. Which of these 'popular tourist pubs' is the nearest to the site of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre? The Anchor The Lamb and Flag Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese the George Inn

3. Many 'ex-Members of the British Empire' have their 'Houses' on or at least just off Trafalgar Square.Which of these is at the largest distance from Nelson's Column? New Zealand House South Africa House Canada House Australia House

4. Of London's Cathedrals Southwark Cathedral is not exactly the best known.Yet this is the Church which is linked with William Shakespeare, whose Globe Theatre was near and whose brother Edmund was buried here. Which famous American was baptised here? Benjamin Franklin John Quincey Adams John Harvard William Penn

5. One of the great characters in the history of London Theatre is Lilian Baylis, the theatre manageress who gave new life to the Royal Victoria Hall or 'Old Vic'. Which of these theatres did she take over as well? Sadler's Wells the Albery Royal Opera House Drury Lane

6. Some tourists include attending a soccer-match in the London area among the highlights of their visit to Britain's capital. Which of these teams played at Highbury, and later moved to the Emirates? Fulham Arsenal Tottenham Hotspur Chelsea

7. Who is in charge of the maintenance of Westminster Abbey? The Archbishop of Canterbury The Queen The Dean and Chapter The Abbot

8. Which of these Painting Galleries has been nicknamed the National Cruet Stand? Courtauld Institute Galleries National Portrait Gallery National Gallery Tate Gallery

9. What connection is there between on the one hand Sir Thomas More and Charles I, and on the other hand Westminster Hall? they both were executed here it was here that they met at a state banquet they both stood trial here this is where their weddings took place

10. Next to Westminster Abbey there is a Church many tourists hardly pay attention to. Yet it is in this church that Sir Walter Raleigh (inside the church) and Caxton (outside in the cemetery) were buried.Since 1614 it has been the official church of the House of Commons. Who were betrothed here? Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII Katherine of Aragon and Henry VII Mary Tudor and Philip II of Spain Katherine of Aragon and Henry VIII's elder brother Prince Arthur

11. Speakers' Corner is famous for its 'Freedom of Speech'. Yet that freedom is not unlimited. Which of these is NOT a limitation to it? speakers cannot insult the Prime Minister speakers cannot incite to riot speakers cannot beg for money speakers cannot insult the Queen

12. One of the most 'popular ' sights of London is the 'Eros' Statuette on top of the fountain on Piccadilly Circus. The supposed 'Cupid' is not really meant to be the 'God of Love' however, but the Angel of Charity.Who was the philanthropist to whom this monument was originally dedicated ? William Wilberforce William Booth Lord Shaftesbury Paul Mellon

13. Apart from Nelson's Column, there are other statues on columns in London. One is near to St.James' Palace and the Admiralty Arch, in Carlton House Terrace, and was dedicated to a not so very popular son of George III.What was his title? Duke of Marlborough Duke of Clarence Duke of York Duke of Lancaster

14. Which of these museums is not in the area near to Exhibition Road that is traditionally called 'Museumland'? Victoria and Albert Museum Science Museum Natural History Museum Tate Gallery

15. Which of these Galleries has a sugary origin ? Courtauld Institute Galleries Tate Gallery Dulwich College Picture Gallery Royal Academy of Arts

16. What was the name of the building in which the famous Great Exhibition of 1851 was held? Crystal Palace Albert Hall Albert Palace Paxton Hall

17. Which of these was the first English King who chose NOT to use the Tower as a Royal Palace anymore? James I Charles II Charles I James II

18. Which of these was the most recent addition to the 'cultural scene' of the London Southbank? the National Theatre National Film Theatre Museum of the Moving Image Royal Festival Hall

19. Which of these four U.K. symbols was never to be seen on the uniform of the Yeomen Warders? the shamrock for Ireland the leek for Wales the rose for England the thistle for Scotland

20. Near to the Cupola of St. Paul's you can see another, smaller dome: the Old Bailey, England's Central Criminal Court. Which of these items is NOT a correct description of how 'Justice' is symbolised by the bronze statue on top of the roof? Justice holds the scales of justice in the other hand Justice is represented as a woman Justice is blindfolded Justice holds a sword aloft in one hand