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Quiz about My London in the 1960s
Quiz about My London in the 1960s

My London in the 1960s Trivia Quiz


I grew up in London. In the 60s I was in my teens. Everything seemed to be changing.

A multiple-choice quiz by Englizzie. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Englizzie
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
309,781
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
1916
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 82 (6/15), Guest 92 (8/15), tetrahedron (10/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. What was the first major British television appearance for the Beatles in 1964? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. What club in London's Soho district, was considered the "most important venue in the history of European pop music"? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Before his bad boy image took hold, Mick Jagger was a student at one of London's major colleges. Which? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Everyone knows about Carnaby Street, but what was the name of the Kensington store that first enabled us girls to buy European high fashion at affordable prices? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Who was the British designer who first marketed the mini skirt, eventually becoming the leading fashion force outside of Paris? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. When and where was the World Premiere of "A Hard Day's Night"? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Originally designed by Alec Issigonis, what year did the speedy Cooper version of the Mini, first start whizzing round London? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. On what famous street did the Beatles open their "Apple Boutique"? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Who was considered the "father of modernist hair styling and cut"?

Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Which flamboyant British painter grew in influence in the 1960s, with his first London show at the Kasmin Gallery in Bond Street, in 1963? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. It took the BBC a while to realise that their listening audience had changed. Influenced by Pirate Radio Stations, when did the BBC finally launch Radio One. Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. What was the name of the classical music recording studio in London, that gained almost instant fame in the 1960s? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. There were several major changes English law that reflected the freer societal attitudes. In what year were both abortion and homosexual acts between adult men legalized in England and Wales? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Who was involved in the major scandal that shook London society to its roots in the 60s? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. In 1965, one of England's great statesmen was given a full state funeral. Name him. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was the first major British television appearance for the Beatles in 1964?

Answer: Sunday Night at the London Palladium

"Sunday Night at the London Palladium" on 12th January 1964 was one of the most watched British television programs, and an appearance there launched many careers. The expression "Beatlemania" first appeared after this show.

Their first-ever TV appearance was on Granada television on 17th October 1962 in the "People and Places" programme. Thee is no footage of this appearance as it wasn't recorded.
2. What club in London's Soho district, was considered the "most important venue in the history of European pop music"?

Answer: Marquee Club

Refurbished in 1964, the Marquee was the London showplace for many of the new British artists of the 1960s, including The Who, Rolling Stones, Yardbirds, Small Faces, Manfred Mann, etc, etc.
3. Before his bad boy image took hold, Mick Jagger was a student at one of London's major colleges. Which?

Answer: London School of Economics

Having achieved considerable academic success at school, Mick was admitted to the London School of Economics, to study business. Although he did not finish his degree, it gave him a strong business basis for his future financial management of the Rolling Stones.
4. Everyone knows about Carnaby Street, but what was the name of the Kensington store that first enabled us girls to buy European high fashion at affordable prices?

Answer: Biba

Started by Barbara Hulanicki in her flat, she produced simple, well cut mini clothes. The first small Kensington store opened in 1964, and then moved to the larger store in Kensington Church Street in 1967. This store offered all sorts of accessories and makeup for the dedicated follower of fashion.
5. Who was the British designer who first marketed the mini skirt, eventually becoming the leading fashion force outside of Paris?

Answer: Mary Quant

Mary Quant opened her first store in London in 1961, "Bazaar". In 1965 she set up the Ginger Group and began mass production and international sales, and the rest is history.

One of the most successful items sold at "Bazaar" were the white plastic boots, that went along with the Mini skirts. For many, it became difficult to tell who was fashionable, and who was a hooker. WE loved it.
6. When and where was the World Premiere of "A Hard Day's Night"?

Answer: London Pavilion on July 6, 1964

All the Beatles attended the premiere as well as Royalty and London 'Trendies' (and me). Nearby Piccadilly Circus was closed to traffic as thousands of fans hoped for a glimpse of the group.
7. Originally designed by Alec Issigonis, what year did the speedy Cooper version of the Mini, first start whizzing round London?

Answer: 1961

This car that was one of the icons of 'Swinging London'. The even speedier Mini Cooper 'S', making its appearance in 1963. The first (basic) Minis were produced in 1959.
8. On what famous street did the Beatles open their "Apple Boutique"?

Answer: Baker Street

They took over 94, Baker Street in 1967. The upstairs was used for Apple offices. The building was hard to miss, with a mural blazoned across one side of the four-storey building.
9. Who was considered the "father of modernist hair styling and cut"?

Answer: Vidal Sassoon

Originally from the East End of London, Vidal Sassoon began to produce his version of the 'bob cut', cut on a horizontal plane. It was an essential part of the "60s look". Sassoon went international with his salons and products, to become a household name.
10. Which flamboyant British painter grew in influence in the 1960s, with his first London show at the Kasmin Gallery in Bond Street, in 1963?

Answer: David Hockney

Originally from Bradford, Hockney attended the Royal Academy of Art in London. His artistic style flourished in this freer atmosphere. Also designing costumes and scenery for a Royal Court Theatre production. His major retrospective show was held at the Tate Gallery in 1970.
11. It took the BBC a while to realise that their listening audience had changed. Influenced by Pirate Radio Stations, when did the BBC finally launch Radio One.

Answer: 1967

Prior to the launch of Radio One, the British Isles had been circled by up to 10 pirate radio ships. All shut down by the "Marine Offences Act". Two of the original Radio One DJs - Tony Blackburn and John Peel - were veterans of the 'Pirate' days.
12. What was the name of the classical music recording studio in London, that gained almost instant fame in the 1960s?

Answer: Abbey Road Studios

Opened in 1931 for the recording and reworking of classical music by EMI, the Beatles put the name of this studio on the map for the general public. Sir Edward Elgar had conducted the London Symphony Orchestra there in 1930s for recordings of his compositions. Located in St. Johns Wood, London.
13. There were several major changes English law that reflected the freer societal attitudes. In what year were both abortion and homosexual acts between adult men legalized in England and Wales?

Answer: 1967

May, 1967 saw homosexuality made legal between consenting adults in England and Wales. Scotland passed legislation in 1980 and Northern Ireland in 1984. Abortions were legalized in England, Scotland and Wales in 1967, but not in Northern Ireland.
14. Who was involved in the major scandal that shook London society to its roots in the 60s?

Answer: John Profumo

John Profumo, Secretary of State for War in the Macmillan Government, lied in the House of Commons about his involvement in a major sex scandal. He was having an affair with call-girl Cristine Keeler, who was simultanously having an affair with a diplomat from the Russian Embassy in London. It was said that Profumo had placed British defense secrets in potential jeopardy.
15. In 1965, one of England's great statesmen was given a full state funeral. Name him.

Answer: Winston Churchill

Churchill's state funeral was held on January 30th, 1965. The service at St. Paul's Cathedral was attended by dignitaries from all over the world, and viewed on television by many millions more. It marked the end of an era.
Source: Author Englizzie

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