Author Biography: Richie15

This quiz deals with the Battle of the Somme in some detail, although anybody with a broader knowledge of the First World War should be able to approach it with some confidence.

Ever wondered where your surname came from? I suppose in some cases it's more obvious than others. These people all have the same surname as an English town or city. I'll give a clue to the person. You give me the town or city. Good luck!

Imagine you're playing a quiz in 1935. The British Empire still exists, and works such as 'Everybody's Pocket Companion: A Handy Reference Book' are still being published in London - which is where the answers in this quiz all come from.