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Shepherd's Bush Trivia Quiz

Let's see what you know about this vibrant part of West London!

A multiple-choice quiz by peterzezel. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
peterzezel

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
130,753

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
14 / 25

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828

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Question 1 of 25

1. What is the post code for Shepherd's Bush? Hint

W12

W11

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Question 2 of 25

2. Which slogan did Shepherd's Bush adopt in the new millenium? Hint

The New Hammersmith

Litter-strewn, but I like it!

The New Notting Hill!

At least we're not Acton!

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Question 3 of 25

3. Who was the first act to appear at the Shepherd's Bush Empire? Hint

Cliff Richard

Vera Lynn

Max Bygraves and the legendary Tiller Girls

The Fred Karno Troupe

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Question 4 of 25

4. The Shepherd's Bush Empire spent most of its years as a TV theatre. Who was its first act when it re-opened in 1994 as a live music only venue? Hint

Soul Asylum

Take That

Blur

Soundgarden

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Question 5 of 25

5. The Who are often thought of as the best and biggest rock band to come from Shepherd's Bush. But WHO, is the only Who member to be born in the Bush? Hint

Pete Townsend

Keith Moon

Roger Daltry

John Entwhistle

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Question 6 of 25

6. The Shepherd's Bush underground station lies on which line of the London Underground system? Hint

Northern

Central

Piccadilly

Circle

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Question 7 of 25

7. What monument sits in the middle of Shepherd's Bush Roundabout? Hint

London Electricity Lightning Rod

BT Tower

British Gas Pipe Needle

Thames Water Tower

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Question 8 of 25

8. Shepherd's Bush Green is bound by Goldhawk Road, Uxbridge Road, and what other road? Hint

Shepherd's Bush Road

Holland Park Avenue

Acton Lane

Hammersmith Street

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Question 9 of 25

9. What's a common nickname for someone who comes from Shepherd's Bush? Hint

Bush Ranger

Georgie Bush

Sheppie

Bush Baby

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Question 10 of 25

10. What was Urania Cottage? Hint

Drug Rehab in Shepherd's Bush

Rehab house for prostitutes in Shepherd's Bush

First Kebab shop in Shepherd's Bush

Retired Seaman's Home in Shepherd's Bush

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Question 11 of 25

11. Which football ground is found in Shepherd's Bush? Hint

Elland Road

Brisbane Road

Lansdowne Road

Loftus Road

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Question 12 of 25

12. Shepherd's Bush is mentioned in the theme song from which television programme? Hint

Absolutely Fabulous

Only Fools & Horses

Steptoe & Son

Tellytubbies

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Question 13 of 25

13. What year saw the opening of the Shepherd's Bush Market? Hint

1914

1903

1883

1946

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Question 14 of 25

14. What is the cuisine of the Shepherd's Bush restaurant called "The Patio"? Hint

Polish

American

Greek

Belgian

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Question 15 of 25

15. What is the name of the Australian-themed bar in Shepherd's Bush Green, which is one of the largest drinking spots in the Bush? Hint

Digger's Pub

Bar Oz

The Walk About

Out in the Bush

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Question 16 of 25

16. What will you find UNDERNEATH Shepherd's Bush Green? Hint

A parking garage

A secret MI6 gadget lab

An old WWII air raid shelter

A nightclub

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Question 17 of 25

17. Two men were convicted for a March 2001 car-bomb attack on the BBC Television Centre in White City, Northern Shepherd's Bush. What organization did these men belong to? Hint

ITV

al-Qaida

The Real IRA

The Provisional IRA

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Question 18 of 25

18. The "White City" section of Shepherds Bush got its name from what? Hint

Was leading area for underwear manufacturing in 1800's

The white fleece of its grazing sheep

Its white buildings

Home of the British National Party

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Question 19 of 25

19. After which native of Shepherd's Bush is a sports stadium named within the Bush? Hint

Sebastian Coe

Eddie the Eagle

Frank Bruno

Linford Christie

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Question 20 of 25

20. At 200 acres, this site is one of the largest pieces of common land in London. Name it. Hint

Shepherd's Bush Green

Shepherd's Bush Market

Loftus Road

Wormwood Scrubs

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Question 21 of 25

21. William Plimley was renowned for the quality of what plants that he grew in Shepherd's Bush in the 1850s? Hint

Pineapples

Cabbages

Marijuana

Tulips

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Question 22 of 25

22. In the 1750's, a gallows stood at the eastern end of Shepherd's Bush. What is in it's place today? Hint

A giant barometer

A huge skateboard park

A large thermometer

A haunted house

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Question 23 of 25

23. Which of these events did NOT occur in Shepherd's Bush in between 2000 and 2002? Hint

Terrorist car bombing

Fatal fun fair accident

Football riot fatality

Fatal restaurant shooting

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Question 24 of 25

24. Which film was set in Shepherd's Bush? Hint

Tommy

Carry On Littering

Quadrophenia

Alfie

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Question 25 of 25

25. Who narrowly escaped being assassinated in Shepherd's Bush? Hint

Margaret Thatcher

Edward the Confessor

Henry VIII

Oliver Cromwell

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the post code for Shepherd's Bush?

Answer: W12

W4 is Chiswick. W6 is Hammersmith. W11 is Notting Hill.

2. Which slogan did Shepherd's Bush adopt in the new millenium?

Answer: The New Notting Hill!

Bordering on Notting Hill (actually Holland Park), a massive re-development program was initiated, hoping that with a little renewal, they could make the Bush a more "des res" (desirable residence). Putting Hugh Grant in a film called "Shepherd's Bush" might help.

3. Who was the first act to appear at the Shepherd's Bush Empire?

Answer: The Fred Karno Troupe

Can't blame you if you don't remember Fred. It was the first act when the theatre opened, way back in 1903. Max Bygraves and the Tiller girls did appear there back in 1953.

4. The Shepherd's Bush Empire spent most of its years as a TV theatre. Who was its first act when it re-opened in 1994 as a live music only venue?

Answer: Soundgarden

It had long been used for TV programmes ... used by everyone from Terry Wogan, to "The Old Grey Whistle Test".

5. The Who are often thought of as the best and biggest rock band to come from Shepherd's Bush. But WHO, is the only Who member to be born in the Bush?

Answer: Roger Daltry

Townsend and Entwhistle were both born in nearby Chiswick. Moon was born a little further away in Willesden. Daltry met Entwhistle while both were in bands at Acton County Grammar School.

6. The Shepherd's Bush underground station lies on which line of the London Underground system?

Answer: Central

There are two separate (unconnected) underground stations in Shepherd's Bush. One is known as Shepherd's Bush, the other as Shepherd's Bush Market. The latter lies on the Hammersmith and City line. There is also a Shepherd's Bush overground railway station.

7. What monument sits in the middle of Shepherd's Bush Roundabout?

Answer: Thames Water Tower

Arguably, the ugliest "monument" in all of London.

8. Shepherd's Bush Green is bound by Goldhawk Road, Uxbridge Road, and what other road?

Answer: Shepherd's Bush Road

Arguably the ugliest green in all of London. Let sheep graze on it I say.

9. What's a common nickname for someone who comes from Shepherd's Bush?

Answer: Bush Baby

A "Sheppie" (or "Sheppy") comes from the Isle of Sheppy. There IS a pub on Goldhawk road in the Bush which is called the Bush Ranger.

10. What was Urania Cottage?

Answer: Rehab house for prostitutes in Shepherd's Bush

Charles Dickens became involved in a plan to build a rehabilitation centre for prostitutes at Shepherd's Bush in 1846. He was a big supporter of the home, Urania Cottage, until 1862 when a scandal over the separation from his wife forced him to withdraw.

11. Which football ground is found in Shepherd's Bush?

Answer: Loftus Road

In 2002, Fulham football club shared the ground with QPR, while Fulham's Craven Cottage was closed for re-development. London Wasps (rugby) also played home fixtures at Loftus Road in the past.

12. Shepherd's Bush is mentioned in the theme song from which television programme?

Answer: Only Fools & Horses

"From a mush in Shepherd's Bush" ... so goes the lyric. It's heard over the closing credits but not over the opening credits.

13. What year saw the opening of the Shepherd's Bush Market?

Answer: 1914

During WWII, the area suffered extensive bomb damage and the market was almost closed. But the stall holders helped clear the area of rubble themselves and the market was opened again within a matter of days.

14. What is the cuisine of the Shepherd's Bush restaurant called "The Patio"?

Answer: Polish

Order A La Carte, and the owner brings you free shots of Polish vodka!

15. What is the name of the Australian-themed bar in Shepherd's Bush Green, which is one of the largest drinking spots in the Bush?

Answer: The Walk About

Located bewtween Shepherd's Bush Empire and the bingo hall on Shepherd's Bush Green. It's a popular watering hole before and after shows at the Empire.

16. What will you find UNDERNEATH Shepherd's Bush Green?

Answer: A nightclub

Mostly filled with late-night drinking young people. Lousy atmosphere, over-priced drinks in plastic cups ... but nice snooker tables!

17. Two men were convicted for a March 2001 car-bomb attack on the BBC Television Centre in White City, Northern Shepherd's Bush. What organization did these men belong to?

Answer: The Real IRA

Using a black cab they bought earlier that day, they parked the cab out front of the building before the bomb went off. Damage was caused to the facade of the building but no injuries or deaths were caused.

18. The "White City" section of Shepherds Bush got its name from what?

Answer: Its white buildings

From the white buildings of the Great Exhibition of 1908 which was designed to strengthen Anglo-French ties. (Could use that again eh?)The exhibition site included 20 palaces, 120 exhibition halls and half a mile of waterways including a magic lagoon.

19. After which native of Shepherd's Bush is a sports stadium named within the Bush?

Answer: Linford Christie

Linford Christie Stadium, Artillery Road, Shepherds Bush, W12. Christie grew up on a council estate in the Bush.

20. At 200 acres, this site is one of the largest pieces of common land in London. Name it.

Answer: Wormwood Scrubs

For more than a century Wormwood Scrubs has been one of the most famous jails in Britain.

21. William Plimley was renowned for the quality of what plants that he grew in Shepherd's Bush in the 1850s?

Answer: Pineapples

In addition to sheep farming, the whole area was a very rural farming area for animals and plants until quite recently ... until the early 19th century, when it was considered on the edge of London. Sheep continued to graze on Shepherd's Bush Common until about 1900.

22. In the 1750's, a gallows stood at the eastern end of Shepherd's Bush. What is in it's place today?

Answer: A giant barometer

That part of Shepherd's Bush is still called "Gallows Corner."

23. Which of these events did NOT occur in Shepherd's Bush in between 2000 and 2002?

Answer: Football riot fatality

The fun fair ride accident occurred on a temporary fun fair, set up on the Green. The shooting occurred at Nando's Restaurant on Uxbridge Road. The car bombing (mentioned in a previous question) was outside the BBC Television Centre. What an exciting place to live eh!

24. Which film was set in Shepherd's Bush?

Answer: Quadrophenia

A film by the rock group, The Who. I don't know what Quadrophenia actually is but I'm sure guitarist Pete Townsend wasn't really a quadropheniac ...but just did "research" for the film.

25. Who narrowly escaped being assassinated in Shepherd's Bush?

Answer: Oliver Cromwell

The Lord Protector of England, narrowly escaped in January 1657 when Miles Syndercombe planned to spray his coach with fire from a primitive machine gun. The plot failed and Syndercombe was sentenced to be hung, drawn and quartered.

Source: Author peterzezel

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