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1. The head of the Anglican church is the archbishop of the cathedral in this city. Canterbury York Westminster Oxford

2. What Suffolk coastal town is home to a music festival each year? Felixstowe Aldeburgh Ipswich Sizewell

3. On what river is Liverpool situated? Answer: (One Word)

4. There are many libraries in Oxford, but one of the best known is named for its founder. It was built in 1602, on the site of a former library. What library is it? British Museum Library John Rylands Lady Margaret Hall Library Bodleian

5. What type of sporting events are held each year at Henley and Cowes? horse races regattas tennis tournaments jousts

6. What is the name the river Thames goes by as it flows through Oxford? Lethe Isis Ox Avon

7. The shortest sea route between England and mainland Europe is between Calais and this English port. Portsmouth Folkestone Dover Felixstowe

8. The county of Kent is called the ______ of England. What is the missing word? Answer: (One Word)

9. In a former china clay quarry in the county of Cornwall are two conservatories surrounded by a fantastic display of plants from all over the world. What is the name of this botanical wonderland? Eden Project The Biosphere Experience Plantland Plant World

10. The initial letters of the previous answers spell the name of one of Britain's world famous university cities. Answer: (One word)