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Life in London Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about London life? Try this quiz to find out...

A multiple-choice quiz by bridget3. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bridget3

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
25,379

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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4297

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the area telephone code for London? Hint

0171

020

071

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which association football team once had its ground at Highbury? Hint

Spurs

Arsenal

Fulham

Millwall

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Question 3 of 10

3. What would you see at the Old Bailey? Hint

Changing of the Guard

Lloyd-Webber musicals

Criminal trials

Cricket matches

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Question 4 of 10

4. Former Prime Minister Tony Blair represented a London constituency in Parliament.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the cost of a bus journey in central London at the end of the 20th century? Hint

1 pound

50p

70p

1 pound 20p

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which part of London would you find the Old Royal Naval College? Hint

Isle of Dogs

Woolwich

Greenwich

Docklands

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these airports is closest to central London? Hint

Heathrow

City

Gatwick

Stansted

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who or what is John Lewis? Hint

Department store

Bishop of London

Former Lord Mayor

Drama school

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which park is London zoo located? Hint

Hyde Park

St James Park

Kensington Gardens

Regents Park

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following radio stations is the odd one out? Hint

Kiss FM

London Live

Capital FM

Radio Piccadilly

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the area telephone code for London?

Answer: 020

All of London used to be 01 then inner became 071, outer 081 then these changed to 0171 and 0181. Now inner London is 020 with the first number of the eight digit phone number being 7, and outer London is 020 with the first number of the eight digit phone number being 8. It's all because of the huge expansion in demand for phones, faxes, modems, etc.

2. Which association football team once had its ground at Highbury?

Answer: Arsenal

The Arsenal took its name from Woolwich Arsenal, where the club was based until 1914. It moved to the heart of Highbury (Islington) in north London, and now plays at the Emirates stadium.

3. What would you see at the Old Bailey?

Answer: Criminal trials

The Old Bailey is the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales. Its dome is topped by a statue of Justice carrying sword and scales.

4. Former Prime Minister Tony Blair represented a London constituency in Parliament.

Answer: False

False - he lived in London before moving to 10 Downing Street, but he was elected to represent Sedgefield in NE England.

5. What was the cost of a bus journey in central London at the end of the 20th century?

Answer: 1 pound

There were two bus fares. 70p for outer London and 'short hops'; 1 pound (100p) for inner London. The Mayor sets the fares.

6. In which part of London would you find the Old Royal Naval College?

Answer: Greenwich

Part of a World Heritage Site, the Old Royal Naval College started life in 1696. Designed by Christopher Wren, its original purpose was as a hospital to look after ill and injured naval personnel. The hospital ceased functioning in 1869 and in 1873 the buildings became the Royal Naval College. After closing in 1998 the buildings became a national treasure and a foundation was established to maintain them for the nation.

7. Which of these airports is closest to central London?

Answer: City

London City Airport is built in the Docklands area, immediately east of the City financial district.

8. Who or what is John Lewis?

Answer: Department store

John Lewis is the name of a leading department store on Oxford Street, and a store group across the UK.

9. In which park is London zoo located?

Answer: Regents Park

London Zoo is in Regents Park just north of central London.

10. Which of the following radio stations is the odd one out?

Answer: Radio Piccadilly

Despite the name, Piccadilly was a Manchester radio station, the rest are or were London-based. There's a Piccadilly in Manchester too!

Source: Author bridget3

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