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Quiz about Great Britain Alphabetically Part E

Great Britain Alphabetically - Part E Quiz

Part 5 of my alphabetical tour of Britain takes us to places beginning with E.

A multiple-choice quiz by Dizart. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Dizart

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
257,152

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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4932

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which East Anglia town was formerly an island surrounded by the Fens, and is the site of a cathedral completed in 1351? Hint

Ely

Euston

East Bergholt

Earith

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which town on the River Lossie is the traditional county town of Morayshire? Hint

Ellon

Edzell

Elgin

Elie

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which seaside resort is situated adjacent to the famous Beachy Head cliff, and hosts a WTA tennis tournament in the week before Wimbledon? Hint

Eastleigh

Eyemouth

Exmouth

Eastbourne

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which town is the administrative centre of Blaenau Gwent, and was the Parliamentary Constituency of Aneurin Bevan, founder of the National Health Service? Hint

Eglwys

Ewenny

Emlyn

Ebbw Vale

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Hebridean island is the second largest of the "Small Isles", with a largest settlement called Cleadale? Hint

Egilsay

Eriskay

Eigg

Eday

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Surrey town is home to the Derby, Britain's most famous flat race? Hint

Evesham

Ewell

Epsom

Esher

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1947, which town became the first designated "new town" in Scotland? Hint

East Kilbride

East Wemyss

East Calder

Easthouses

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which city is the traditional county town of Devon?

Answer: (One Word - 6 letters, begins with E.)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which city is nicknamed the "Athens Of The North", and is home to the Scottish Parliament?

Answer: (One Word - begins with E.)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which district of London was, until it was demolished in 2017, famous for its Exhibition Centre, as well as the large numbers of Australian exiles living there? Hint

Ealing

Edgware

Enfield

Earl's Court

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which East Anglia town was formerly an island surrounded by the Fens, and is the site of a cathedral completed in 1351?

Answer: Ely

Ely takes its name from the Anglo Saxon for Eel Island, that type of fish having been common in the surrounding fenland. Oliver Cromwell was a 17th century resident of the town.

2. Which town on the River Lossie is the traditional county town of Morayshire?

Answer: Elgin

Elgin's most famous landmark is the ruined 13th century cathedral, nicknamed the 'Lantern of the North'. Nowadays, the town's economy relies heavily on the nearby RAF bases at Kinloss and Lossiemouth.

3. Which seaside resort is situated adjacent to the famous Beachy Head cliff, and hosts a WTA tennis tournament in the week before Wimbledon?

Answer: Eastbourne

Eastbourne, in Sussex, became a destination for holidaymakers in the late 18th century, after four of King George III's children stayed there. The annual women's warm-up tennis tournament for Wimbledon takes place at the town's Devonshire Park.

4. Which town is the administrative centre of Blaenau Gwent, and was the Parliamentary Constituency of Aneurin Bevan, founder of the National Health Service?

Answer: Ebbw Vale

Ebbw Vale was a major coal-mining and steel-making centre for decades, but there are no mines or steelworks left in the town in 2007.

5. Which Hebridean island is the second largest of the "Small Isles", with a largest settlement called Cleadale?

Answer: Eigg

In 2005, Eigg had a population of 87. Ferries connect it to Arisaig and Mallaig on the mainland.

6. Which Surrey town is home to the Derby, Britain's most famous flat race?

Answer: Epsom

The Derby has been held on Epsom Downs since 1780, when Diomed became the first winner. Epsom is also famed for its salts, used in the manufacture of bath salts.

7. In 1947, which town became the first designated "new town" in Scotland?

Answer: East Kilbride

East Kilbride had a population of around 900 in 1930; in 2007, over 80,000 people live there.

8. Which city is the traditional county town of Devon?

Answer: Exeter

Exeter, on the River Exe, was known to the Romans as Isca Dumnoniorum, and in 2007 is home to the Met Office, (home of British weather forecasting).

9. Which city is nicknamed the "Athens Of The North", and is home to the Scottish Parliament?

Answer: Edinburgh

Edinburgh has been capital of Scotland since 1437. The new Scottish Parliament has met in the city since 1999.

10. Which district of London was, until it was demolished in 2017, famous for its Exhibition Centre, as well as the large numbers of Australian exiles living there?

Answer: Earl's Court

Earl's Court is named after a farm which stood on the site in the 19th century. The Exhibition Centre was one of the most popular venues for major rock concerts in London.

Source: Author Dizart

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