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Quiz about London Streets and Their Trades
Quiz about London Streets and Their Trades

London Streets and Their Trades Quiz


Each of these London streets is traditionally associated with a particular trade or activity - but what are they?

A multiple-choice quiz by bridget3. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
bridget3
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
26,384
Updated
Aug 30 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
4241
Last 3 plays: Guest 81 (10/10), Guest 90 (9/10), Guest 176 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What industry was traditionally based around Fleet Street? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What type of food do you find now in Brick Lane? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which profession is based in Harley Street? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is traditionally sold at Billingsgate? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which industry is based around Wardour Street in Soho? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which leisure attraction is found on Queensway? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This area was once a well known fruit and vegetable market. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following streets is NOT associated with fashion boutiques? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The hospital at Great Ormond Street is a pediatric hospital?


Question 10 of 10
10. What would you traditionally buy on Charing Cross Road? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What industry was traditionally based around Fleet Street?

Answer: Journalism

In fact now most of the UK's newspapers have moved east to Docklands, but 'Fleet Street' in central London is still used as a synonym for the national Press.
2. What type of food do you find now in Brick Lane?

Answer: Indian

Brick Lane in Spitalfields, east London, is now a centre for London's Bengali community, although it previously had a strong Jewish flavour.
3. Which profession is based in Harley Street?

Answer: Physicians

Harley Street has been the traditional base for expensive private doctors since the 19th century.
4. What is traditionally sold at Billingsgate?

Answer: Fish

Billingsgate is London's ancient fish market.
5. Which industry is based around Wardour Street in Soho?

Answer: Film

Wardour Street and its neighbours' Dean Street and Soho Square are the base for many film companies, and the British Board of Film Classification.
6. Which leisure attraction is found on Queensway?

Answer: Ice rink

Queensway, just west of Westminster, has the public indoor ice rink closest to central London. There is an outdoor rink at Bishopsgate in the City of London, but it only operates in the winter.
7. This area was once a well known fruit and vegetable market.

Answer: Covent Garden

The market is now located in south London.
8. Which of the following streets is NOT associated with fashion boutiques?

Answer: Grays Inn Road

All are associated with chic clothes shops except Grays Inn Road which is home to lawyers and broadcasters.
9. The hospital at Great Ormond Street is a pediatric hospital?

Answer: True

Great Ormond Street is a world famous children's hospital. It was a favourite cause of the late Diana, Princess of Wales.
10. What would you traditionally buy on Charing Cross Road?

Answer: Books

Charing Cross Road is still home to several leading bookshops, including Foyles and Waterstones.
Source: Author bridget3

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