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Quiz about Holland Road
Quiz about Holland Road

Holland Road Trivia Quiz


Holland Road is a challenge quiz. I chose the topic of a street in London. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by zippolover. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
zippolover
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
357,709
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
285
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Question 1 of 10
1. Holland Road is in London, England. In which area of London is it? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Holland Road is in which Royal London Borough? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the name of the church on Holland Road, London? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which former resident of 100 Holland Road, London, wrote "Bohemian Rhapsody" while he lived there? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Between numbers 40 and 94, Holland Road is a Conservation area. What architectural style is it? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The track "Holland Road" by Mumford and Sons is named after the street of the same name in London.


Question 7 of 10
7. Which is the nearest London Tube station (underground railway station) to Holland Road? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Holland Park is the name of a small, metal railings enclosed, children's play area towards the southern end of Holland Road, London.


Question 9 of 10
9. Holland Road, London, is a partly tree-lined boulevard that runs roughly in what direction? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the name of the school housed in the crypt of the church on Holland Road, London? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Holland Road is in London, England. In which area of London is it?

Answer: West

The West End of London is well known for theatres, restaurants and expensive stores and houses. Further west can be be found some rather grand residential areas, of which Holland Road is a part.
2. Holland Road is in which Royal London Borough?

Answer: Kensington and Chelsea.

Kensington was granted status as a Royal Borough in memory of Queen Victoria, who was born at Kensington Palace. The Royal status was transferred when Kensington and Chelsea were merged into one borough.
3. What is the name of the church on Holland Road, London?

Answer: St. John the Baptist

The site of the church was bought in 1868 but construction of the stone church was not started until the mid-1880s. The church was eventually finished in 1910 and the church has an uneven floor because it was built in stages.
4. Which former resident of 100 Holland Road, London, wrote "Bohemian Rhapsody" while he lived there?

Answer: Freddie Mercury

"Bohemian Rhapsody" was written by Freddie Mercury for the British group Queen's 1975 album, "A Night at the Opera". It was released as a single and was at the top of the UK Singles Chart for nine weeks.
5. Between numbers 40 and 94, Holland Road is a Conservation area. What architectural style is it?

Answer: Gothic ornamented terrace

The Conservation area is a terrace of elegant three story houses built in the 1800s.
6. The track "Holland Road" by Mumford and Sons is named after the street of the same name in London.

Answer: True

Universal Music, the UK's leading music company is on Holland Road. Besides Mumford and Sons it is also home to both Queen and the Rolling Stones.
7. Which is the nearest London Tube station (underground railway station) to Holland Road?

Answer: Shepherd's Bush

Shepherd's Bush tube station has two entrances on the roundabout at the northern end of Holland Road.

Kensington (Olympia) station is also nearby. It is managed and served by London Overground as well as London Underground.
8. Holland Park is the name of a small, metal railings enclosed, children's play area towards the southern end of Holland Road, London.

Answer: False

Holland Park is actually a large (54 acres) public park. It is considered to be one of the most romantic and peaceful parks of West London. Although not on Holland Road, it is only a very short walk away.
9. Holland Road, London, is a partly tree-lined boulevard that runs roughly in what direction?

Answer: North to south

Holland Road is a long straight road of more than two hundred, mostly residential, properties.
10. What is the name of the school housed in the crypt of the church on Holland Road, London?

Answer: Ripples Montessori School

The Montessori approach encourages independence in learning, because studies have shown that children fulfil their potential most effectively through activities of their own choosing and at their own pace.
Source: Author zippolover

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