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196 Mixed UK quizzes and 2,744 Mixed UK trivia questions.
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1.
  The British Experience. Part Two   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Another quiz that will be easy for those from the UK and a little more testing for non-Brits. Have a go - The best of British luck to you!
Very Easy, 15 Qns, musicmonkeyman, Sep 18 22
Very Easy
musicmonkeyman
Sep 18 22
18032 plays
2.
  The British Experience. Part Three   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about the UK? Join me for a tour of Britain's legends, traditions, history, famous people and places. The best of British luck to you!
Easier, 10 Qns, musicmonkeyman, Sep 28 19
Easier
musicmonkeyman
Sep 28 19
14436 plays
3.
  The British Experience. Part Seven   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some more questions about the culture, people, food and places of the British Isles.
Easier, 10 Qns, musicmonkeyman, Nov 23 19
Easier
musicmonkeyman
Nov 23 19
13800 plays
4.
  The British Experience. Part Four   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is another chance to test your knowledge of Britain's traditions, history, famous people and places. The best of British luck to you!
Easier, 10 Qns, musicmonkeyman, Oct 05 19
Easier
musicmonkeyman
Oct 05 19
14635 plays
5.
  The British Experience   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz will be easy for those from the UK and a little more testing for non-Brits. Give it a try - The best of British luck to you!
Average, 15 Qns, musicmonkeyman, Feb 14 23
Average
musicmonkeyman
Feb 14 23
16521 plays
6.
  The British Experience. Part Six   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Yet another look at the culture, people and places of the British Isles.
Easier, 10 Qns, musicmonkeyman, Jun 06 23
Easier
musicmonkeyman
Jun 06 23
11186 plays
7.
  The British Experience. Part Five   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is your chance for another look at the culture, people and places of the British Isles.
Average, 10 Qns, musicmonkeyman, Jun 06 23
Average
musicmonkeyman
Jun 06 23
9789 plays
8.
  UK Alphabeticals   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
I enjoyed Jim_in_Oz's quiz "Aussie Alphabeticals", and so I've tried to create an alphabetical quiz for the UK, with a question for every letter except X.
Average, 25 Qns, TabbyTom, Dec 27 22
Average
TabbyTom gold member
Dec 27 22
8321 plays
9.
  UK Pot Pourri 1   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A general knowledge quiz centred on the UK.
Average, 10 Qns, sunfloweruk23, May 13 21
Average
sunfloweruk23
May 13 21
12805 plays
10.
Out and About in the United Kingdom
  Out and About in the United Kingdom    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Mum and I, and later my brother when he joined us, travelled England, Scotland, Cornwall and Wales between April and July 2019. These are some things related to a very few of the lovely places we went.
Average, 10 Qns, VegemiteKid, Jul 18 20
Average
VegemiteKid gold member
Jul 18 20
645 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Salop is an alternative name for which English county?

From Quiz "British Trivia Part ll"




11.
  A Collection Of British Stereotypes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Everyone has an idea of the people of our beautiful island, but it's usually a stereotype. London, Birmingham and Leeds, the three biggest cities in the UK are all poked fun of here, as well as counties and entire regions. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, Flynn_17, Feb 16 22
Easier
Flynn_17
Feb 16 22
8238 plays
12.
  British Trivia Part ll    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There are so many questions I could ask you about Britain, here are just ten fairly easy ones. Why not see how many you can answer.
Average, 10 Qns, kittyconner, Oct 01 18
Average
kittyconner
Oct 01 18
8997 plays
13.
  Pot Pourri of UK Art & Literature   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This selection of questions deal mainly with British artists and authors.
Average, 10 Qns, sunfloweruk23, Jun 10 09
Average
sunfloweruk23
7227 plays
14.
  Travelling through the United Kingdom   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Take a trip around the United Kingdom by pairing up these places with the clues that describe them. This quiz also includes fictional locations.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Mar 23 17
Very Easy
zorba_scank gold member
1301 plays
15.
  It's Very British   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A very British quiz. More ramblings from the home for the bewildered.
Average, 15 Qns, KrivoyRog, Jun 29 22
Average
KrivoyRog
Jun 29 22
8557 plays
16.
  Miscellany No. 2   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Another mixed bag of questions with the majority slanting towards the UK.
Difficult, 15 Qns, sunfloweruk23, Jan 31 24
Difficult
sunfloweruk23
Jan 31 24
7495 plays
17.
  A Whistlestop Trivia Tour of the UK   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ten general questions on the UK - places, history, people and much more. Are you prepared to take the challenge? Let's go!
Average, 10 Qns, Jennifer5, Nov 05 12
Average
Jennifer5 gold member
1606 plays
18.
  UK Origins    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
The four constituent countries of the United Kingdom all have distinct identities. Which constituent country of the United Kingdom is the birthplace (if human) or location associated with these things?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, malik24, Jun 26 20
Very Easy
malik24
Jun 26 20
647 plays
19.
  UK Pot Pourri 5   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another mixed bag of questions related to the UK.
Difficult, 10 Qns, sunfloweruk23, Dec 26 18
Difficult
sunfloweruk23
Dec 26 18
7172 plays
20.
  A Trivia Pot Pourri    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of UK based questions from across the categories.
Average, 10 Qns, Tan72, Jan 25 22
Average
Tan72
Jan 25 22
553 plays
21.
  A Life in a Quiz - My Grandmother   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Significant dates, people and places in my grandmother's life have inspired an assortment of questions with a UK bias - if you don't know the right answer, you may know the wrong ones!
Average, 10 Qns, bucknallbabe, Apr 26 21
Average
bucknallbabe gold member
Apr 26 21
3245 plays
22.
  British Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Hi this is my first quiz and it should be pretty easy if you're British or if you know much about Britain. Enjoy :)
Average, 15 Qns, stingers, Nov 16 23
Average
stingers
Nov 16 23
11675 plays
23.
  Ellan Vanin - The Isle of Man   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about my favourite British island.
Average, 10 Qns, cyberhen, Jul 19 09
Average
cyberhen
1440 plays
24.
  UK Pot Pourri 3   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A specifically UK orientated quiz. All are multiple choice.
Tough, 10 Qns, sunfloweruk23, Jun 10 09
Tough
sunfloweruk23
6611 plays
25.
  A Life in a Quiz - My Sister   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Significant dates, people and places in my sister's life have inspired an assortment of questions with a UK bias - if you don't know the right answer, you may know the wrong ones!
Average, 10 Qns, bucknallbabe, Aug 30 13
Average
bucknallbabe gold member
2985 plays
26.
  UK General Knowledge [1]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some general trivia with a UK emphasis.
Average, 10 Qns, bridget3, Dec 17 23
Average
bridget3
Dec 17 23
7275 plays
27.
  A Who What Where When and Why UK Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this miscellany of questions, test your general knowledge of the who, what, where, when, and why of life in the United Kingdom through the years.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash, Feb 02 21
Average
darksplash
Feb 02 21
446 plays
28.
  In the UK Mixer   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are ten questions about the United Kingdom, with a mixture of various categories.
Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Mar 19 17
Average
rossian editor
962 plays
29.
  Generally British    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a little general knowledge quiz that I hope you will like.
Average, 10 Qns, kittyconner, Apr 01 21
Average
kittyconner
Apr 01 21
8826 plays
30.
  UK - Land,Sea and Air   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These questions are related to land, sea and air in the UK, or achievements of UK citizens.
Average, 10 Qns, sunfloweruk23, Feb 15 21
Average
sunfloweruk23
Feb 15 21
5622 plays
31.
  Treated Like Royalty   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Angelic54 and Airmale have birthdays on consecutive days. As they are both Antipodean, on behalf of Pi in the Sky, I am taking them on an all-expenses paid tour of some famous UK places that they might not otherwise see.
Average, 10 Qns, Christinap, Apr 11 14
Average
Christinap
1204 plays
32.
  Brit Triv Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz should be easy enough for any of the Brits who live here in Quizzyland. Here are ten questions that are just about anything to do with the UK.
Difficult, 10 Qns, chris42, Apr 24 20
Difficult
chris42
Apr 24 20
6650 plays
33.
  True Brit   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A little test for Brits or those who know us well.
Average, 10 Qns, derekfv, Jun 10 09
Average
derekfv
3837 plays
34.
  UK Pot Pourri 4   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz has the accent on 1960s UK music with a few random questions thrown in for good measure.
Tough, 10 Qns, sunfloweruk23, Jun 10 09
Tough
sunfloweruk23
5283 plays
35.
  Mainly History   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Mostly history but with one or two others to keep you on your toes.
Tough, 10 Qns, romeomikegolf, Mar 18 21
Tough
romeomikegolf gold member
Mar 18 21
6138 plays
36.
  A Bit of This and That in the UK    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's see what you know about the UK. Some things are not always what they seem or you think!
Average, 10 Qns, pmarney, Mar 14 13
Average
pmarney gold member
1778 plays
37.
  UK Millionaire    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The questions in this quiz are UK based and in a Millionaire style format.
Tough, 15 Qns, Ridgeback, Oct 14 23
Tough
Ridgeback
Oct 14 23
8192 plays
38.
  Saints and Emblems of the British Isles    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A test to see if you know the British Saints and the emblems they are associated with.
Average, 10 Qns, mochyn, Aug 09 23
Average
mochyn
Aug 09 23
4986 plays
39.
  Magical Mystery Tour around The United Kingdom    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
I think everyone knows a "Cockney" comes from the East End of London. What about the rest of the United Kingdom, where there are also regional nicknames? Knowledge of those nicknames will take you on a magical journey around the UK.
Average, 10 Qns, pmarney, Aug 12 16
Average
pmarney gold member
926 plays
40.
  A Who What Where When and Why UK Quiz: Part 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this miscellany of questions, test your general knowledge of the who, what, where, when, and why of life in the United Kingdom through the years.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash, Jan 28 21
Average
darksplash
Jan 28 21
355 plays
41.
  UK Pot Pourri 6   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another 10 questions of various subjects pertaining to the UK.
Difficult, 10 Qns, sunfloweruk23, Jul 06 22
Difficult
sunfloweruk23
Jul 06 22
4359 plays
42.
  A Day in the Life of a Lockout    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I have the dreaded 403 error message which means I'm locked out of Fun Trivia for 24 hours. Now what can I do to pass the time?
Average, 10 Qns, Christinap, Feb 23 13
Average
Christinap
714 plays
43.
  A Mish Mash of Questions on the UK    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The following questions are snippets of information in relation to the UK. People, places, food and an array of other tasty tidbits. Test your knowledge of the UK.
Average, 10 Qns, tweedle2, Oct 28 14
Average
tweedle2
1459 plays
44.
  A Britishly British Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's wishing you the best of British luck when you play this Britishly British general knowledge quiz.
Tough, 10 Qns, Plodd, Dec 27 16
Tough
Plodd
923 plays
45.
  Hoi Polloi's Take on Britain!   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a collaborative effort from the Hoi Polloi. Ever wondered how the commoner views things? Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Apr 13 14
Tough
jonnowales gold member
2032 plays
46.
  All Things British    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about British icons.
Tough, 10 Qns, wiztipskimor, Aug 03 09
Tough
wiztipskimor
1300 plays
47.
  A Life in a Quiz - My Mother   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Significant dates, people and places in my mother's life have inspired an assortment of questions with a UK bias - if you don't know the right answer, you may know the wrong ones!
Tough, 10 Qns, bucknallbabe, Apr 07 21
Tough
bucknallbabe gold member
Apr 07 21
1702 plays
48.
  OK UK    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Here's a mixed bag of trivia from England, Scotland and Wales.
Tough, 25 Qns, Ridgeback, Jan 09 24
Tough
Ridgeback
Jan 09 24
5679 plays
49.
  Who's a Clever Clogs Then?    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Fancy some fun? 'Failte' to Fiachra's file of facts, foibles and follies found by trawling the net. UK specific and dedicated to Rialto and all UK and Irish players. Enjoy.
Tough, 15 Qns, Fiachra, Oct 16 23
Tough
Fiachra
Oct 16 23
2965 plays
50.
  UK General Knowledge    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Miscellaneous questions about the United Kingdom.
Average, 10 Qns, guinness2702, Mar 27 21
Average
guinness2702
Mar 27 21
512 plays
51.
  2012 - A Momentous Year for the UK [Part 1]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The year 2012 saw the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and some rather unusual weather and discoveries. What do you remember about this fascinating year for the UK?
Average, 10 Qns, cristabel56, Feb 08 20
Average
cristabel56
Feb 08 20
805 plays
52.
  A Life in a Quiz - My Father    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Significant dates, people and places in my father's life have inspired an assortment of questions with a UK bias - if you don't know the right answer, you may know the wrong ones!
Tough, 10 Qns, bucknallbabe, May 25 15
Tough
bucknallbabe gold member
1440 plays
53.
  2012 - A Momentous Year for the UK [Part 2]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As we reach the final days of 2012 The British team continue their look back at this momentous year in British History. Hope you enjoy our quiz
Average, 10 Qns, cristabel56, Dec 09 12
Average
cristabel56
737 plays
54.
  Mixed UK Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mixture of totally and utterly useless information.
Average, 10 Qns, Leeasa, Jan 11 21
Average
Leeasa
Jan 11 21
789 plays
55.
  UK Based General Knowledge    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mish mash of general knowledge questions based on the UK.
Average, 10 Qns, delboy22, May 22 14
Average
delboy22
798 plays
56.
  A Life in a Quiz - My Daughter    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
My daughter was feeling left out so this quiz is for her. Again, dates, people and places in her life have inspired some UK biased questions.
Tough, 10 Qns, bucknallbabe, Jun 10 09
Tough
bucknallbabe gold member
1021 plays
57.
  Small Is Beautiful    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It's only a small island, but how much do we know about some of the smallest and shortest of the UK?
Tough, 10 Qns, 480154st, Jun 01 19
Tough
480154st gold member
Jun 01 19
234 plays
58.
  UK Trivia Snaps    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
15 interesting but useless trivia questions from the UK.
Difficult, 15 Qns, Ridgeback, Jun 10 09
Difficult
Ridgeback
4638 plays
59.
  Royal, Not Loyal    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about royal names used in British life, including sport, culture and science.
Tough, 10 Qns, teflon_kid, Aug 08 10
Tough
teflon_kid
615 plays
60.
  Yule Britannia    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The people of Britain are famously eccentric and inventive. Here are some of the Christmas traditions we have given the world and some we have strangely decided to keep to ourselves.
Difficult, 15 Qns, Gmackematix, Sep 11 20
Difficult
Gmackematix
Sep 11 20
1316 plays
61.
  Quiz Triv    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just a load of stuff I know. Good luck don't get too stressed!
Average, 10 Qns, angiel, Jul 27 15
Average
angiel
4894 plays
62.
  Colloquialisms from Britain    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Why can't the English teach their children how to speak?" Sometimes I wonder... I will give you the slang term and you tell me what it means.
Average, 10 Qns, PixieDark, Oct 13 18
Average
PixieDark
Oct 13 18
995 plays
63.
  UK General Knowledge [2]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How' your UK knowledge? This is a quiz on politics, society and culture.
Tough, 10 Qns, bridget3, Jun 22 15
Tough
bridget3
4723 plays
64.
  These Things Interested Me    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I hope you will find this collection of miscellaneous bits of trivia that I have picked up at various times interesting too.
Impossible, 10 Qns, tnrees, May 22 14
Impossible
tnrees
2118 plays
65.
  The League Of Ovaltineys    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about the "League of Ovaltineys." A childrens club formed in 1930s Great Britain. ("Ovaltineys" although grammatically incorrect is the correct spelling in this instance).
Tough, 10 Qns, simon_templar, Jun 10 09
Tough
simon_templar
520 plays
66.
  TrivMix    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A few questions about things I like. Mostly easy.
Average, 10 Qns, angiel, Nov 19 12
Average
angiel
4694 plays
67.
  Tough General Knowledge    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A tricky quiz with mainly UK orientated answers
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, billyq, Sep 03 10
Very Difficult
billyq
4670 plays
68.
  Name The Year    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you guess the year from the clue given? Sorry if a lot of them are UK based, but so am I.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, andyme, Jun 10 09
Very Difficult
andyme
2003 plays
69.
  How to Drive in Britain    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
So you think you know how to drive? Well here are a few questions based on the 'Highway Code' to see if you're good enough to pass a UK driving test.
Tough, 10 Qns, cjppage, May 30 20
Tough
cjppage
May 30 20
1438 plays
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Mixed UK Trivia Questions

1. What would you most likely be doing on a visit to Lords, The Oval, or Headingley?

From Quiz
UK General Knowledge

Answer: Watching a cricket match

These are amongst the best known venues for cricket matches in the UK.

2. Who described a proposed extension to the National Gallery in London as "A monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much-loved and elegant friend"?

From Quiz A Who What Where When and Why UK Quiz: Part 2

Answer: Prince Charles

In 1984 the Prince of Wales spoke on the 150th anniversary of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). In a far-reaching address, he lamented some of the developments that had taken place in London since the end of World War 2. He kept his special ire for proposals to build an extension to the National Gallery declaring: "Instead of designing an extension to the elegant facade of the National Gallery which complements it and continues the concept of columns and domes, it looks as if we may be presented with a kind of municipal fire station, complete with the sort of tower that contains the siren. "I would understand better this type of high-tech approach if you demolished the whole of Trafalgar Square and started again with a single architect responsible for the entire layout, but what is proposed is like a monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much-loved and elegant friend." Founded in 1824, the gallery is an art museum in Trafalgar Square. By the start of the 21st Century, it boasted of hosting more than 2,300 artworks.

3. Who became prime minister of the United Kingdom in 2019?

From Quiz A Who What Where When and Why UK Quiz

Answer: Boris Johnson

In 2019 Boris Johnson became leader of the Conservative and Unionist Party, succeeding Theresa May. In the United Kingdom, the leader of the party that wins an overall majority of seats in a parliamentary General Election becomes prime minister. Johnson had been the popular choice of Conservative Party members. He called a general election late in 2019 and won with a majority of 80 seats in the House of Commons. Johnson was a fervent supporter of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union. That had been decided by a referendum in 2016. How the leaving agreement was to be achieved was the core of the general election campaign. That goal came into reality on December 31, 2020.

4. The Peel P50 was originally made between 1962 and 1965 and is the "Guinness Book of World Records" as the smallest production car ever made. Where in UK was it made during this time?

From Quiz Small Is Beautiful

Answer: Isle of Man

The Peel P50 was a microcar indeed, with one door, one windscreen wiper and one headlight, powered by a 49cc engine, capable of a top speed of 37mph (60km/h). Peel proudly proclaimed that it was big enough for one person and one carrier bag and went on to sell 50 cars, of which at least 27 still survive. When new a P50 cost £199 ($260) and they are so prized by collectors now that one sold at auction in 2016 for $176,000 (£134,000). The Peel P50 was revived in 2010 and they are now built in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire.

5. "Swan Upping" happens once a year. On what English river does it take place?

From Quiz A Bit of This and That in the UK

Answer: Thames

"Swan Upping" is the yearly census of Mute Swans. It has been carried out on the Thames since the 12th century, although it was not until the 15th century that a royal charter was put in place. The census normally takes place during the third week in July each year.

6. Fortunately it's a nice spring morning so I start with some gardening. I'm cutting back my roses to make them stronger and more productive. What is the technical name for this?

From Quiz A Day in the Life of a Lockout

Answer: Pruning

Pruning is what you do to cut back and shape many types of tree and shrub. When you do it depends on the plant. Some are best done immediately after flowering, others in the Spring just as new growth is started. With roses the aim is to take out weak and dead branches, and then to shape the bush so that it is open to allow air to circulate. At the same time the height is reduced. All of this encourages strong new growth and a good show of flowers.

7. What is the official name of the tower which houses Big Ben, the famous bell tower which can be seen on the London horizon?

From Quiz A Britishly British Quiz

Answer: Elizabeth Tower

Initially completed in 1858, the tower which houses the Big Ben bell is a familiar sight on the London skyline. The tower was previously called Clock Tower, and prior to that, St Stephens Tower. The House of Commons Commission official changed the name to Elizabeth Tower on 25th June 2012 to celebrate the jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Source: www.parliament.uk

8. November 2012 saw the sad passing of the great Clive Dunn, most probably best known for his role of Lance Corporal Jones in "Dad's Army", but can anyone remember the first name of Lance Corporal Jones?

From Quiz 2012 - A Momentous Year for the UK [Part 2]

Answer: Jack

Clive Dunn was one of Britain's best known and best loved actors best known for playing much older men than he actually was he was only 48 years old when he joined the cast of Dad,s Army, and he also had a No 1 hit on his 51st birthday in 1971. Question set by Togwen

9. April 15, 2012 was the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, but on what date was she originally launched?

From Quiz 2012 - A Momentous Year for the UK [Part 1]

Answer: May 31st 1911

The RMS Titanic slipped into the River Lagan at around noon on the 31st May 1911. Question by Togwen.

10. Which historic and prominent building in London is known as 'The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street'?

From Quiz A Whistlestop Trivia Tour of the UK

Answer: Bank of England

The Bank of England has had its headquarters in Threadneedle Street in the City of London since 1734. The nickname 'The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street' is believed to refer to Sarah Whitehead, whose ghost is reputed to haunt the garden of the Bank. The legend goes that her brother had worked for the Bank and had been executed in 1811 for committing the crime of forgery, which had caused her great distress. When Sarah died she was buried in the graveyard which later became part of the Bank's garden. Her ghost is claimed to have been seen on many occasions.

11. As mentioned in the title of a UK number one record, how many lions are displayed on the England international football shirt?

From Quiz Mixed UK Trivia

Answer: three

"Three lions on a shirt Jules Rimet still gleaming. Thirty years of hurt Never stopped me dreaming." Baddiel, Skinner and The Lightning Seeds released "Three Lions" in 1996, the year that the European Championships were held in England. The thirty years of hurt in the lyrics represented the lack of silverware for the national side at that time. The song was soon adopted as the official anthem of the England team. The song can still be heard today, sang on the terraces, by devoted fans watching their favourite team. The history of the three lions date back to the 12th century, when a standard incorporating three gold lions was carried into battle to motivate its troops. The first lion represents Henry 1st. To celebrate his marriage, a second lion was added. The third lion was in honour of Eleanor of Aquitaine, whose family crest was a lion.

12. Which currency does the UK use?

From Quiz A Mish Mash of Questions on the UK

Answer: pound sterling

The UK uses the pound sterling. Despite being a member of the EU (European Union), many of whose members use the Euro, the UK dug its heels in and stayed with sterling. The Republic of Ireland uses the Euro, as they are not part of the UK, where as Northern Ireland use sterling, so if anyone is thinking of a holiday to Ireland, you may need to purchase two currencies for your trip.

13. The birthday pair is off for some posh champagne and canapes at Buckingham Palace. Which guitarist opened a concert there by playing from the roof of the palace?

From Quiz Treated Like Royalty

Answer: Brian May

In June 2002, a pop concert was held in the grounds of Buckingham Palace as part of the Queen's Golden Jubilee celebrations. It opened in spectacular style with Brian May standing on top of the palace playing a guitar solo. This followed a classical concert held a couple of days earlier. This was the first time that the grounds of Buckingham Palace had been used for such an event, and "The Party at The Palace" attracted television viewing figures of some 200 million worldwide.

14. The Royal and Ancient Club is regarded as the home of which sport? It also gives its name to its lawmakers.

From Quiz Royal, Not Loyal

Answer: Golf

Founded in 1754 as the Society of St Andrews Golfers, the Royal and Ancient was granted royal status by William IV in 1834. It has supervised the rules of golf for over a century.

15. When you are experiencing a 'wind-up', what is happening to you?

From Quiz Colloquialisms from Britain

Answer: Someone is playing a joke on you

Wind-ups are usually in fun, although you can be cruelly wound-up.

16. Who was the UK Prime Minister between 1976 to 1979?

From Quiz True Brit

Answer: James Callaghan

Callaghan's reign ended with the so-called Winter of Discontent. Recent evidence shows that people were much happier in the seventies than in later years.

17. Manganese Bronze are famous as the manufacturers of what british icon?

From Quiz All Things British

Answer: London Black Cabs

The TX range was introduced in 1997 to replace the possibly more iconic FX4 range which had been manufactured since 1958. Although it is illegal to privately run a London Taxi, the Austin FL2 was made without Taxi spec for the paying public. Although largely unpopular, famous owners include The Duke of Edinburgh and comedian Stephen Fry. Routemaster buses were made by AEC between 1954 and 1968. They are absolutely iconic to London, although they can be found in many guises worldwide. Much loved, but fuel thirsty, and unsuitable for many disabled passengers, they were eventually phased out of public use in December 2005. Royal Mail postboxes have been a street feature on mainland Britain since 1853, and there are still many original type postboxes with the Victoria crest in existence. And in similarly visible red, phone booths once common across the country are now a rare sight owing to the advent of the mobile phone, neglect and vandalism.

18. In which sea is the Isle of Man situated?

From Quiz Ellan Vanin - The Isle of Man

Answer: Irish Sea

The Irish Sea is approximately one degree further north than Moscow yet remains ice free due to the effects of the North Atlantic Drift current which is an off-shoot of the Gulf Stream. This raises temperatures by approximately two degrees centigrade around its shores. The Irish Sea is bordered by Eire, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England with the Isle of Man being in the centre of the northern part of the sea. All these areas benefit from the warming effect of the current and enjoy relatively mild winters for their northerly latitudes. The Irish Sea is about 130 miles (210 kilometres) long from north to south and 150 miles (240 kilometres) wide at its widest point.

19. What was the "League of Ovaltineys" formed to promote in 1935?

From Quiz The League Of Ovaltineys

Answer: The sale of the cocoa based hot drink "Ovaltine"

The "League of Ovaltineys" was a children's club formed in 1935, in Great Britain to ostensibly promote the sale of "Ovaltine" as a drink but with the further objectives of improving the moral fibre of juvenile society. It had little or nothing to do with global peace, ovoid things or short people.

20. As you travel across the Pennines on the M62 motorway between Leeds and Manchester, the westbound and eastbound carriageways split in order to bypass what obstacle?

From Quiz It's Very British

Answer: A farm

It's Ken Wild's farm, stuck right in between the two carriageways. Up to 90,000 motorists a day get a glimpse of wife Beth's washing as it clings to the line on the windswept moorland.

21. When was the last commercial coasting cargo voyage under sail with no engine in English waters?

From Quiz These Things Interested Me

Answer: 1970s or later

In October 1970, the Thames River barge 'Cambria' carried 100 tons of cattle cake from Tilbury to Ipswich. The 'Edney' carried a cargo of wheat flakes in 2002, but this was as a preserved ship not normal commercial traffic.

22. The first Christmas cards were designed by JC Horsley at the suggestion of Sir Henry Cole and were sold in London in 1843. What did they depict?

From Quiz Yule Britannia

Answer: A Christmas dinner

The original card can still be seen at the British Museum and depicted a Victorian family sitting around a feast and raising their glasses of wine toward the card's recipient. This angered the temperance movement of the time as it was thought to encourage alcoholism. JC Horsley later campaigned against the modelling of nudes in art and became known as "Clothes-Horsley".

23. Each part of the UK maintains its own identity and has its own national costumes, flags, and symbols. What part of the UK do you specifically associate with clans and tartan?

From Quiz The British Experience. Part Four

Answer: Scotland

A clan is a group of people who share an ancestral relationship. Tartan is a pattern woven into a woolen material, sometimes known as plaid. Each clan has its own distinctive tartan pattern. Scotland has just under five million inhabitants, less than ten per cent of the UK's total population. Although English is the predominant language Gaelic is still spoken in parts of the North and West of Scotland. Scotland has several island groups including the Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland. In all Scotland has 787 islands.

24. When is St. Patrick's Day?

From Quiz Saints and Emblems of the British Isles

Answer: 17th March

His origins are disputed, some say he was born in Wales and taken to Ireland by the Romans. He is the patron saint of Ireland and is said to have driven out all the snakes from Ireland.

25. Perhaps one of the best known sights in London is the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament, Westminster. What is the affectionate name, which was originally given to the big bell within, of this national landmark?

From Quiz The British Experience. Part Three

Answer: Big Ben

The name Big Ben originally referred to the thirteen ton bell mounted within the tower, gradually the clocktower itself also acquired the name. The clocktower is also known as St Stephen's Tower, and Queen Elizabeth II Tower. Big Ben can be heard striking the hour around the world on the BBC World Service radio. The minute hands on the four clock faces are fourteen feet long. The clock tower contains cells for the imprisonment Members of Parliament who breach the rules. The cells were last used for this purpose in 1880.

26. Which British queen gave her name to a type of sponge cake?

From Quiz The British Experience. Part Two

Answer: Victoria

A Victoria sandwich is two layers of sponge cake with a jam (jelly) filling in between.

27. In which nation is 'limey' a slang expression for a British person; especially a British sailor?

From Quiz The British Experience

Answer: USA

This expression derives from the 18th century tradition of giving British sailors a ration of limes to supplement their diet on-board ships. The limes, which contain vitamin C, helped to prevent the onset of scurvy experienced by many sailors on long voyages.

28. From which London mainline station do trains run to Harwich?

From Quiz UK Pot Pourri 6

Answer: Liverpool Street

Trains leave Liverpool Street station for destinations including London Stansted Airport, Chelmsford (the county town of Essex), Colchester (Britain's oldest recorded town), Clacton-on-Sea (site of the second Butlin's Holiday Camp)and Harwich, all on the east coast of England. An express Boat Train connects London to the Harwich-Hoek van Holland (Netherlands) ferry.

29. Who was the British Prime Minister directly before Margaret Thatcher?

From Quiz Brit Triv Quiz

Answer: James Callaghan

Callaghan took over as Labour leader from Harold Wilson in 1976. In the general election of 1979, he was resoundingly defeated by the Tories led by Margaret Thatcher.

30. Which Verdi opera is set in Berkshire?

From Quiz Miscellany No. 2

Answer: Falstaff

Sir John Falstaff first appeared in 'Henry IV Part One'(1576-7). Guiseppe Verdi (1813-1901) based the 3-act comic opera 'Falstaff' on William Shakespeare's 'The Merry Wives of Windsor'(1597-8) written on the express wishes of Elizabeth I, who wanted to see Falstaff fall in love. Windsor is a Royal town in Berkshire home to Windsor Castle - an official residence of the Queen and the largest occupied residential castle in the world.

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