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1. The British Isles had a long history of shipbuilding. In 2017, the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales was launched. Where had she been put together?
2. Many of the most iconic aircraft of the 20th Century were made in the UK. In which country were Rolls Royce aero engines being manufactured as the 21st Century opened?
3. If you want to clean up, there can be few more characterful vacuum cleaners than the range with a happy smiling face on the front. Where in the UK is the home of "Henry" vacuum cleaners?
4. Think computers and Silicon Valley and China spring to mind, but which part of the United kingdom was home to the Raspberry Pi computer?
5. Home of the world's oldest distillery, in which part of the UK was Bushmills whiskey produced?
6. For centuries, people living on remote islands in the United Kingdom produced the high quality Harris Tweed. In which part of the UK was it made?
7. If you are a motorist and like the wind in your hair, there can by no more iconic vehicle than a Caterham car. In which part of the United Kingdom are they built?
8. From the 17th Century onwards, many places in the British Isles produced bespoke pottery and tableware. Going into the 21st Century, in which part in the UK was Belleek Pottery still being made?
9. Toss a coin if you have to: which part of the United Kingdom is home to the Royal Mint, producer of coins for many nations around the world?
10. Like it or loathe it: Marmite has a taste all of its own. In what part of the UK was it traditionally made?
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