English City Tribond Trivia Trivia Quiz

Answer: Canterbury

"Canterbury" is the name of Diamond Head's album. Diamond Head is a heavy metal band from the 1980s. During the recording of this album, two of the original band members left and had to be replaced for the promotional tour. Additionally, 20,000 copies of the album had to be recalled because of a skip in the first song. According to the band's website, these two factors contributed to the band's break-up.

However, ten years later, the band was resurrected, releasing the album "Death and Progress." The archbishop of Canterbury was originally a Catholic position created by Pope Gregory I at the beginning of the 7th century in order to convert the English inhabitants.

When England broke away from Rome in 1534, the current archbishop of Canterbury retained his position, and is the senior bishop of the Church of England. "The Canterbury Tales" is one of the most famous books ever written.

It is the story of pilgrims on their way the shrine of Thomas Becket who pass the time by having a tale-telling competition.

A total of 24 tales are included in the book.

Answer: York

The archbishopric of York, along with the archbishopric of Canterbury, comprises the major division of provinces within the Church of England. Junior in position to Canterbury, the archbishopric of York has existed for many centuries. Among other notable archbishops, Saint Oswald, a tenth century archbishop of York, was responsible for many innovations within the English feudal system. York Peppermint Patties are a classic American candy. Consisting of a chocolate layer around a mint filling, the patties were introduced in 1940 in York, Pennsylvania.

The candy has been distributed nationally since 1975, and was acquired by the Hershey Company in 1988. York Minster is ancient cathedral dating back almost a thousand years (in its present form). York Minster is the seat of the archbishopric, which predates the cathedral by around three hundred years. Prior forms of the cathedral were destroyed by a Danish invasion and conflict amongst Normans, Saxons, and Danes.

The cathedral is a wonderful example of twelfth-century Gothic architecture.

Answer: Bath

The Most Honourable Order of the Bath was instituted in 1725 by King George I, and consists of three ranks (from highest to lowest): Knight or Dame Grand Cross of the Bath, Knight or Dame Commander of the Bath, and Companion of the Bath. The order's motto is "Tria juncto in uno," meaning "Three joined in one." Fortt's Bath Oliver biscuits are a traditional English biscuit, and one that I've been told may be eaten more regularly in fiction than they are in modern life. Dr. William Oliver arrived at the recipe while trying to develop a less-fattening snack for his rheumatism patients in the 18th century. Finally, a bath (immersion in liquid) is - hopefully :) - not an unfamiliar concept.

However, baths are used for a variety of purposes besides hygiene, including for health purposes and religious rituals.

Answer: London

Brian London was a heavyweight British boxer who won multiple heavyweight titles and made two attempts at the world title. He fought such boxing greats as Floyd Patterson and Muhammad Ali, although he lost to Patterson in a hard-fought battle and was defeated by Ali's great performance. "London Calling" is the 1979 album produced by seminal punk rock band The Clash.

This album marked the band's breakthrough by cementing their British fan base and gaining an American one. The song "Train in Vain" was added to the album at the very last minute, a wise move resulting in their first American hit single. Finally, Jack London is the author of "Burning Daylight," "White Fang," and - most notably - "Call of the Wild." These three books are set in Alaska and highlight struggle for survival. London's books have been translated into many languages, making him one of the most popular American authors internationally.

Answer: Wells

Charles Wells reputedly broke the bank at Monte Carlo twelve times at the end of the nineteenth century. The casino tried hard to find out how he kept winning, but never uncovered any secret. Wells himself claimed it was mere luck, and perhaps it was - after his lucky streak, he lost all of his winnings at the casino and died a penniless man. Fred Gilbert's song "The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo" is supposedly inspired by Wells' accomplishments, though some say that the song refers to Joseph Jaggers, who broke Monte Carlo's bank in 1873 after discovering a scratch on a roulette wheel that caused some numbers to come up more often than others. Sadler's Wells is a famous dance theatre dating back to 1683. Named after medicinal waters discovered by Dick Sadler, the theatre has been a venue serving as everything from cinema to skating rink to prize fight arena.

In 1925, Lilian Baylis took over the management of the theatre and firmly established it as the cutting-edge dance theatre it remains today. H.G. Wells is the prominent author of "The Time Machine" and "The War of the Worlds," among other works.

His style has been regarded as vibrant, informal, and free from the Victorian constraints of his time. Among other things, he can be credited with much of the popular conception of 'Martians.'

Answer: Derby

Demolition derby has been around since the middle of the twentieth century. Its exact origins are a point of dispute. Auto races have been around for as long as cars have existed, and eventually "full-contact" auto racing developed. This "full-contact" form of the sport differs from demolition derby because the object is still to win the race (and heavily damage your opponents in the meantime). Eventually, the focus shifted more to the damage and away from the race, and this form of entertainment became known as demolition derby. "Happy Days" character Pinky Tuscadero brought attention to the sport, and demolition derbies have since sprung up worldwide.

The bowler, commonly known as the Derby hat, is a traditional English hat named for its creator, William Bowler.

It was originally designed as headgear for sporting events, and has been worn by many celebrities, including Charlie Chaplin and Laurel & Hardy. The Epsom Derby was established by the twelfth Earl of Derby as a horse race among his friends.

His "derby" became wildly popular to the point that many subsequent horse races became known as derbies, including the "Run for the Roses": the Kentucky Derby, at Churchill Downs.

Answer: Oxford

The term Oxford shirt describes any shirt made out of the material known as Oxford cloth. As noted in the question, Oxford cloth is a type of basket-weave in which one or more 'filling' yarns are woven over and under several 'warp' yarns. In 'His Dark Materials' trilogy, the main character, Lyra Belacqua, grows up at the fictional Jordan College of the University of Oxford.

Her unusual upbringing at Oxford arises from her guardian's (Lord Asriel's) position as a fellow there. The three books in 'His Dark Materials' trilogy are "Northern Lights" (U.K.)/ "The Golden Compass" (U.S.), "The Subtle Knife", and "The Amber Spyglass." The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) was first released in 1933 and contains information on definitions, etymologies, and pronunciation of words.

A second edition came out in 1989 that contained eight additional volumes, and multiple revisions have been made since.

Answer: Plymouth

Plymouth gin is made in Plymouth, England at the Black Friars Distillery, which - according to the company website - holds the title for the oldest functional distillery in England. The recipe for Plymouth gin was developed in 1793 and has remained unchanged through the years. Plymouth was also an American automobile brand that stopped producing cars after 2000. Owned by DaimlerChrysler (and Chrysler Corporation), the number of cars released under a Plymouth label steadily declined at the end of the twentieth century.

Its models (notably the Voyager and the Neon) were absorbed by Chrysler and Dodge. The Plymouth Company was one of two companies (the other being the London Company) under the auspices of the Virginia Company chartered by James I to create settlements in North America.

The two companies divided the North American territory between themselves according to latitude, and the Plymouth Company received the northern latitudes. While the London Company's efforts were rewarded in the founding of Jamestown, Virginia, the Plymouth Company was unsuccessful.

The company received a new charter in 1620 as the Council of New England. The Plymouth Colony was eventually settled by this Council, but only after the pilgrims, who were chartered by the London Company, landed in New England rather than their original destination of Virginia.

Answer: Lancaster

Penny Lancaster is an English model who married Rod Stewart in June 2007. She has released several workout videos, and has made television appearances on "The Sharon Osbourne Show," "The F-Word," "Richard & Judy," and several others. The War of the Roses was an English civil war fought over the throne of England by the House of Lancaster and the House of York.

The name derives from the symbols of the houses: the red rose (Lancaster) and the white rose (York). The war lasted from 1455 to 1485, and the throne changed hands throughout this period.

The war ended when Richard III (York) was killed after losing support from his own house. Henry VII (Lancaster) took the throne and married Elizabeth (York). Finally, Burt Lancaster was a well-known American actor who often appeared in films with Kirk Douglas.

His role in "Elmer Gantry" earned him his Academy Award, although he was also nominated for "From Here to Eternity," "The Birdman of Alcatraz," and "Atlantic City."

Answer: Chester

The Chester Beatty Library is an art museum located in Dublin that won the 2002 European Museum of the Year Award. Named after Sir Alfred Chester Beatty, an American miner who moved to England (and later Ireland), the library got its start when Beatty donated his extensive collection of manuscripts and art from around the world. Sir Alfred Chester Beatty was knighted for providing the Allies with supplies during World War II, and became an honorary citizen of Ireland in 1957. Charlie Chester was a British standup comedian who rose to fame in the 1940s. After participating in the BBC radio show "Stand Easy," Charlie moved to the small screen in "The Charlie Chester Show," which ran from 1949 to 1960. The U.S. president Chester Arthur is one of the less famous American presidents. Stepping into power after Garfield's death in 1881 (and with little popular enthusiasm), Arthur's most famous move was signing into law the Pendleton Act, which mandated a merit-based promotion system in certain civil service jobs. Arthur's signing of act was surprising because, while the Pendleton Act was supported by the majority of Americans, it was severely opposed by Arthur's supporters (who were already a fairly small crowd).

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