Pot Pourri of UK Art & Literature Quiz

Answer: Suffolk

John Constable (1776-1837) was born in East Bergholt, Suffolk. His most famous work is 'The Haywain', on display at The National Gallery, London. In 1990 'The Lock' was sold at Sotheby's, London for £10.78 million.

Answer: C. S. Forester

Cecil Scott Forester (1899-1966) wrote the series of books, set in Napoleonic times, that spanned the career of Hornblower from Midshipman to Admiral.

Answer: James Herriot

James Herriot was the pen name of James Alfred Wight (1916-95). The adaptation of his book "All Creatures Great and Small" was a long-running British television series (1978-90).

Answer: Samuel Johnson

The quote is attributed to Samuel Johnson (1709-84) the English lexicographer and author. Dr Johnson's Dictionary, published in 1755, remained authoritative for over a century. He is buried in Westminster Abbey and his house, in Gough Square, London, is now a museum.

Answer: George Stubbs

After publication of his book "The Anatomy of the Horse", George Stubbs (1724-1806) was in great demand to be commissioned as a painter of animals.

Answer: Thirteen and three quarters

Sue Townsend (1946-) the blind authoress of the 'Adrian Mole' books turned to writing as comfort after her husband abandoned her after the birth of her third child.

Answer: Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey ('Place of Worship, House of Kings') is a Gothic church in Central London which was consecrated by Edward the Confessor in 1065. Its official name is the Collegiate Church of St Peter. Since William I nearly all English monarchs have been crowned here.

Many of England's great poets have been buried in Poet's Corner in the Abbey, Geoffrey Chaucer (c.1340-1400) author of "The Canterbury Tales" being the first.

Answer: David Hockney

Yorkshire-born David Hockney (1937-) was fascinated by surface patterns and the effect of light, hence his many painting reflecting this. His graphic work is generally held in higher esteem than his painting.

Answer: Joe Orton

Joe Orton was born in Leicester in 1933. The black comedy and violent action of his plays are set in genteel and unlikely surroundings. His other works include 'Loot' and 'What the Butler Saw'. He was murdered by Kenneth Halliwell, his lover, in 1967.

Answer: Thomas Gainsborough

Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88) was born in Sudbury, Suffolk. He was greatly influenced by the landscapes of Dutch artists. His most famous work is 'Blue Boy' with 'The Watering Place' being considered on of his finest landscapes.