A Timely London 9 for 10 Trivia Quiz

Answer: George

St George is normally depicted with the dragon that he is said to have slayed. The George and Dragon is a popular name for English pubs.

Patrick is patron saint of Ireland, David of Wales and Andrew of Scotland.

Answer: Roman

The first city of London (or Londinium as it was known then) was burnt to the ground by Queen Boudica, Queen of the Icenis. There are still parts of the original city wall to be glimpsed, particularly near Tower Hill.

Answer: East End

The East End of London was home to many of the docks of London, making it a prime target for the Luftwaffe bombings. It had already gained notoriety in the nineteenth century as the location of the Jack the Ripper killings.

Answer: Eurostar

The Eurostar train moved from Waterloo to St Pancras International in 2007. St Pancras station had undergone major reconstruction over the preceding decade. The Orient Express runs from Victoria Station, while the Indian Pacific is an Australian long distance train.

Answer: Notting Hill

Notting Hill is also home to the Notting Hill Carnival which takes place each August. It is a three-day festival celebrating London's multi-cultural heritage. Tower Hill is home to the Tower of London and was the site of many executions.

Mill Hill and Primrose Hill are both suburbs of London. Primrose Hill offers a panoramic view of London's skyline.

Answer: Wimbledon

The Wimbledon tournament is held each year in June at the All England Lawn Tennis club. It is one of the four tournaments to make up the Grand Slam (the other three are the US, French and Australian Opens).

Answer: Islington

Islington was the most densely populated area of the United Kingdom according to the 2011 census with 13,875 people per km2. It has long been a thriving community, home to Emirates Stadium and Sadler's Wells Theatre.

Former inmates of its prisons include many suffragettes, Boy George and Dr Crippen.

Answer: Covent Garden

Covent Garden used to house both fruit and vegetable markets. It is also home to the London Transport Museum. One of the largest Apple stores in the world is housed in the Piazza.

Spitalfields Market sells artwork, clothing, and a wide range of food stalls.

Camden Lock market has a reputation for being quite funky. It contains over 100 stalls, which sell amongst other things furniture and designer clothing.

Borough Market was reopened in 2013. It has a reputation of selling a wide range of food and drink products.

Answer: Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace was originally owned by Cardinal Wolsey a member of King Henry VIII court. It is believed to be haunted by Catherine Howard, King Henry VIII, fifth wife.

Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the monarch of England. Kensington Palace and St James's Palace are home to other members of the royal family.

All of these palaces are open to the public at varying times of the year.

Answer: Greenwich

Greenwich mean time is based on observations made at the Royal Observatory. Greenwich is full of lovely old buildings, including the Observatory, the Maritime Museum, and the old Royal Naval College. In honour of the historical significance of Greenwich, including these buildings, Greenwich was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997.