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London Borough of Islington Trivia Quiz

Islington is one of London's inner boroughs. Try this quiz to see what you know or can guess about its attractions and history!

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

Author
bridget3

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
8,740

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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823

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which part of London is the borough of Islington? Hint

West

South

North

East

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which is the parish church of Islington? Hint

St John

Christ Church

St Mary

Union Chapel

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is Sadler's Wells? Hint

Theatre

Public Baths

Hospital

Brewery

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which political party took power in Islington Council in 1999? Hint

Conservatives

Liberal Democrats

Labour

Green

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Question 5 of 10

5. For what is Upper Street in Islington best known? Hint

Art Galleries

Music shops

Shoe shops

Restaurants

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Question 6 of 10

6. What sort of market is Camden Passage? Hint

Antiques

Animals

Clothes

Furniture

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which British PM lived in Islington before his or her election? Hint

Margaret Thatcher

Jim Callaghan

John Major

Tony Blair

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which famous football team is based in Islington? Hint

Tottenham Hotspur

Arsenal

Queen's Park Rangers

West Ham

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many prisons are there in Islington? Hint

None

One

Four

Three

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the New River in Islington? Hint

Restaurant

Canal

Theatre

Coaching Inn

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which part of London is the borough of Islington?

Answer: North

Islington is a North London borough, central Islington has the N1 postcode

2. Which is the parish church of Islington?

Answer: St Mary

The current St Mary's church was rebuilt after bombing in World War II although the spire is original 17th century. Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey, is a former curate there.

3. What is Sadler's Wells?

Answer: Theatre

Sadler's Wells theatre is built on the site of a reservoir developed by a Mr Sadler, hence the name. Sadler's Wells is particularly known for ballet productions.

4. Which political party took power in Islington Council in 1999?

Answer: Liberal Democrats

The Liberal Democrats took control of Islington council in a by-election in December 1999.

5. For what is Upper Street in Islington best known?

Answer: Restaurants

Islington has more restaurants than days of the year.

6. What sort of market is Camden Passage?

Answer: Antiques

Camden Passage is in Islington, NOT the neighbouring borough of Camden.

7. Which British PM lived in Islington before his or her election?

Answer: Tony Blair

Tony Blair lived at Richmond Crescent, Islington until he moved to 10 Downing Street. He is still sometimes called 'Islington Man' in the media.

8. Which famous football team is based in Islington?

Answer: Arsenal

Arsenal FC was originally based near Woolwich Arsenal but moved to Highbury in Islington nearly 100 years ago.

9. How many prisons are there in Islington?

Answer: One

One current prison - Pentonville prison for men. Holloway prison for women closed down in 2016. There is also an ancient House of Correction in Clerkenwell, but that is now a museum.

10. What is the New River in Islington?

Answer: Canal

The New River is a canal created from the River Lee to bring fresh drinking water into Islington.

Source: Author bridget3

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