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It's Very British Trivia Quiz

A very British quiz. More ramblings from the home for the bewildered.

A multiple-choice quiz by KrivoyRog. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
KrivoyRog

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
225,947

Updated
Jun 29 22

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
8683

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 78 (8/15), Guest 51 (14/15), Guest 2 (11/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. 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? Hint

A Neolithic burial chamber

A small wooded glade where a clutch of Pixies live

A 558 ft tall Television / Radio Mast

A farm

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Question 2 of 15

2. One of Britain's most popular TV series for many years is set in a fictitious North Yorkshire moors village called Aidensfield. But what is the real name of the village at the centre of "Heartbeat Country?" Hint

Rosedale Fosse

Chingly Dale

Goathland

Crompton-on-Esk

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Question 3 of 15

3. You have had three hours enjoying the delights of London's Covent Garden so you set off walking, passing Leicester Square before stopping at a busy junction with a Statue of Anteros at its centre. Where have you arrived? Hint

Hyde Park Corner

Trafalgar Square

Piccadilly Circus

Sloane Square

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Question 4 of 15

4. You are in the Viking capital of Scotland. It is now the county town of Ross and Cromarty and sits on the Cromarty Firth. What town are you visiting? Hint

Ardrossan

Stonehaven

Dingwall

Kirkcaldy

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Question 5 of 15

5. If, during the course of a week, you visit the towns of Uttoxeter, Newbury and Market Rasen, what is the most likely reason? Hint

You follow horse racing

You are trying to find a cash machine that works

You are a policeman still looking out for Lord Lucan, who disappeared over 30 years ago

You still think doing crop circles is amusing

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Question 6 of 15

6. The U.K. has many dangerous wild animals. Which of these might you be in most danger from? Hint

The adder, snoozing on a warm rock in the Mendips

A grizzly bear wandering aimlessly down Chichester high street (as does everyone else)

One of the saltwater crocodiles that slumber in the Humber

The shoals of hungry piranhas that lurk in the River Clyde

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Question 7 of 15

7. During the Napoleonic Wars, a French ship was wrecked off the N.E. coast of England. Much of the wreckage was washed up on the beach in Hartlepool and amongst it was the ship's mascot, a little monkey dressed in a colourful suit. What did the good people of Hartlepool do next? Hint

Having never seen a monkey before, they thought it was a French spy. So they hanged it.

They named him "Ricky Martin" and taught him to sing and dance.

They made it the first exhibit of Hartlepool Zoo.

They let him go. Shortly after, a new breed of farm animal appeared in the North East called a "Monkeep", which swung through the trees yelling "Baaa".

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Question 8 of 15

8. Where did the 11th Duke of Marlborough reside? Hint

Crystal Palace

Blenheim Palace

The Horse and Hounds, Watford

13 Balham Road, Swindon

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Question 9 of 15

9. What is the abbreviation "Salop" a shortened version of? Hint

Salopianisation

Shropshire

Society Assisting Large Overweight Postmen

Salopardist

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Question 10 of 15

10. If yaz aal sperk like this, then whereaboots is yaz from? A mean, howay, bet ya canna tell? Hint

Birmingham

Glasgow

Newcastle

Bristol

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Question 11 of 15

11. William Wilberforce is perhaps the best known of the slavery abolitionists. Born in Hull 1759, he attended St John's college Cambridge. Which Prime Minister-to-be did he befriend there? Hint

George Granville

Robert Walpole

Robert Peel

William Pitt the Younger

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Question 12 of 15

12. Can you name the Hull-born aviator who was the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia?
Hint

Amy Johnson

Harriet Quimby

Bessie Coleman

Jackie Cochran

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which of the following is the name of a large fence at Aintree Racecourse, where the world's greatest steeplechase is held every year? Hint

the Table

the Chair

the Stool

the Double Bed

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Question 14 of 15

14. What is the pub called in Britain's longest-running TV soap, "Coronation Street"? Hint

The Rangers Return

The Rovers Return

The Uniteds Return

The Argyles Return

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which of these was the name of a prison in Manchester? Hint

Wibbleways

Weirdways

Strangeways

Oddways

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 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?

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.

Answer: Goathland

Once sleepy Goathland is now akin to Blackpool, thanks to the endearing TV police series, set in the 1960s.

Answer: Piccadilly Circus

Known as London's Hub, Piccadilly Circus sees five major roads converge. Be warned, however, there is no circus.

4. You are in the Viking capital of Scotland. It is now the county town of Ross and Cromarty and sits on the Cromarty Firth. What town are you visiting?

Answer: Dingwall

Yes, Dingwall, home of the mighty Ross County Football Club.

5. If, during the course of a week, you visit the towns of Uttoxeter, Newbury and Market Rasen, what is the most likely reason?

Answer: You follow horse racing

All three towns have racecourses. You may see Lord Lucan trying to find a cash machine in Uttoxeter but chances are slim.

6. The U.K. has many dangerous wild animals. Which of these might you be in most danger from?

Answer: The adder, snoozing on a warm rock in the Mendips

The adder is Britain's only venomous anything, unless you include Anne Robinson. But they don't bother you and, unless you stand on one, you will be avoided. Do not, however, stand on Anne Robinson.

Answer: Having never seen a monkey before, they thought it was a French spy. So they hanged it.

The people of Hartlepool take being called "Monkey hangers" in good spirits. The local football club, Hartlepool United, have a mascot called "H'angus the Monkey". The person inside the monkey suit stood for election as Mayor and won easily in 2002.

8. Where did the 11th Duke of Marlborough reside?

Answer: Blenheim Palace

Set amidst 2100 acres of Oxfordshire, the magnificent, stately home does take a bit of heating. The 11th Duke passed away in October 2014.

9. What is the abbreviation "Salop" a shortened version of?

Answer: Shropshire

If you live in Shrewsbury, I bet you got this one right.

10. If yaz aal sperk like this, then whereaboots is yaz from? A mean, howay, bet ya canna tell?

Answer: Newcastle

As accents go, the "Geordie" one is very distinctive. And if you should hear a large Geordie man coming towards you, in an extra large black and white striped shirt, don't be frightened. He's just off to watch "the Toon" (that's Newcastle United Football Club).

11. William Wilberforce is perhaps the best known of the slavery abolitionists. Born in Hull 1759, he attended St John's college Cambridge. Which Prime Minister-to-be did he befriend there?

Answer: William Pitt the Younger

A film entitled "Amazing Grace" about the life of William Wilberforce (production date, 2006) stars Ioan Gruffudd.

12. Can you name the Hull-born aviator who was the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia?

Answer: Amy Johnson

A statue depicting her can be found in the city centre near to the main library. Amy joined the Air Transport Auxiliary during World War Two. It was on one of these routine flights in 1941 that Amy crashed into the Thames Estuary and drowned. A tragic end to the life of Britain's most famous female pilot.

13. Which of the following is the name of a large fence at Aintree Racecourse, where the world's greatest steeplechase is held every year?

Answer: the Chair

Fence 15 is the Chair, so called because a judge used to sit beside it. It is the biggest fence on the course.

14. What is the pub called in Britain's longest-running TV soap, "Coronation Street"?

Answer: The Rovers Return

"Pint, I say, pint of bitter, Vera....will you marry me? I say, will you marry me and make me the happiest man on earth?"
"That's �1.60 Fred, love."
"Take that as a no, then."
This kind of scene is a regular occurrence. That's why nearly 18 million watch it.

15. Which of these was the name of a prison in Manchester?

Answer: Strangeways

That reminds me; I must pop and see Uncle Peter. Strangeways was rebuilt as HM Prison Manchester in the 1990s.

Source: Author KrivoyRog

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