Life in London Trivia Quiz

Answer: 020

All of London used to be 01 then inner became 071, outer 081 then these changed to 0171 and 0181. Now inner London is 020 with the first number of the eight digit phone number being 7, and outer London is 020 with the first number of the eight digit phone number being 8. It's all because of the huge expansion in demand for phones, faxes, modems, etc.

Answer: Arsenal

The Arsenal took its name from Woolwich Arsenal, where the club was based until 1914. It moved to the heart of Highbury (Islington) in north London, and now plays at the Emirates stadium.

Answer: Criminal trials

The Old Bailey is the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales. Its dome is topped by a statue of Justice carrying sword and scales.

Answer: False

False - he lived in London before moving to 10 Downing Street, but he was elected to represent Sedgefield in NE England.

Answer: 1 pound

There were two bus fares. 70p for outer London and 'short hops'; 1 pound (100p) for inner London. The Mayor sets the fares.

Answer: Greenwich

Part of a World Heritage Site, the Old Royal Naval College started life in 1696. Designed by Christopher Wren, its original purpose was as a hospital to look after ill and injured naval personnel. The hospital ceased functioning in 1869 and in 1873 the buildings became the Royal Naval College. After closing in 1998 the buildings became a national treasure and a foundation was established to maintain them for the nation.

Answer: City

London City Airport is built in the Docklands area, immediately east of the City financial district.

Answer: Department store

John Lewis is the name of a leading department store on Oxford Street, and a store group across the UK.

Answer: Regents Park

London Zoo is in Regents Park just north of central London.

Answer: Radio Piccadilly

Despite the name, Piccadilly was a Manchester radio station, the rest are or were London-based. There's a Piccadilly in Manchester too!