Up and About in the UK Trivia Quiz

Answer: Aberdeen

Aberdeen is the third most populous city of Scotland. Located in the north-eastern part of the country, the city lies along the North Sea coast. The discovery of oil in the North Sea in the 1960s gave the city's economy a major boost. It is now considered the 'offshore oil capital of Europe'.

Answer: Liverpool

This English city gained prominence during the Industrial Revolution with its port influencing its rise as a major trade centre. In 1880, it was formally granted city status. Liverpool has also been designated as a UNESCO City of Music. Unsurprising since it is home to "The Beatles", one of the most famous and successful bands of all time.

Answer: Swansea

Swan + Sea

Swansea is located along the bay of the same name in south west Wales. In the 19th century, the city was nicknamed "Copperopolis". This was due to its position as a key location of the copper-smelting industry.

Answer: Bath

Hat + B = Bath

The city of Bath is famous for its hot springs. It was founded under the name Aquae Sulis by the Romans in circa 60 AD. The English name Bath then derived from the baths built here by the Romans. The hot springs have continued to attract people to the city over the ages.

Answer: Belfast

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Belfast is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland. It is the second largest city on the island of Ireland, after Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland. Shipbuilding is a key industry of the city. The Titanic was also built here.

Answer: Birmingham

BIRM IN GHAM

Birmingham is the second largest city of Britain. Residents of the city are known as Brummies. Birmingham was one of the British cities to be heavily bombed by the Germans during World War II. The 'Birmingham Blitz' as it was known continued for almost three years from August 1940 to April 1943. As a result, much of the original architecture of the city was destroyed with infrastructure needing to be rebuilt after the war.

Answer: Glasgow

Glasgow is the largest and most populous city of Scotland. It has historically been an important trade and economic centre. In 1896, the city's underground light rail system was inaugurated, making it only the third of its kind in the world at the time, after the London Underground and Budapest Metro.

The bright orange carriages and timely services have led to the system being nicknamed "The Clockwork Orange" after the Anthony Burgess 1962 novel. This name is seldom used by the locals though.

Answer: Sheffield

Sheffield was named after the River Sheaf which runs through the city. Located in South Yorkshire, the city is famous for its steel production. This has led to it being nicknamed the "Steel City". Its other claim to fame is the world's oldest surviving independent football club, Sheffield F.C., which was established in 1857.

Answer: Oxford

Ox + Ford

Oxford is nicknamed "The City of Dreaming Spires". It is home to the Oxford University, the oldest university in England and one of the most prestigious in the world. The city is also famous for its architecture which has led to its nickname.

Henry Ford was a businessman who invented assembly line manufacturing. Gerald Ford was President of the United States of America in the 1970s.

Answer: London

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London is the capital of the United Kingdom and one of the key economic centres of the world. The city is also a major tourist centre with famous landmarks like Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, and the London Eye.