The Road More Traveled Trivia Quiz

Answer: Epping Forest

Epping Forest covers about 6000 acres and is protected by two Acts of Parliament passed in 1878, which prevent enclosure or development. It is the largest open space in London and lies to the east, straddling the M25 with about half of the forest on either side of it. It's a long, narrow tract of land, about 12 miles in length and never more than 2.5 miles wide.

Northwood is a residential area to the west of Central London within the M25 circle, and Brookwood is home to Brookwood Cemetary, the modern name of the London Necropolis near Woking, and outside the M25.

Answer: Strawberry Hill

Horace Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford, was a writer and politician who wrote 'The Castle of Otranto', and was a cousin of Lord Nelson. The house was the inspiration for the many Gothic Revival buildings that were created in the 19th century, as well as for 'gothic' romances. It is now administered by the Friends of Strawberry Hill.

Ham House is a National Trust property not far away in Richmond. Chapel House is in Twickenham; built in 1721, it was once the home of Alfred, Lord Tennyson. 'Robin Hill' is the fictitious country house built for Soames Forsyte in John Galsworthy's 'Forsyte Saga'.

Twickenham is within the western boundary of the M25.

Answer: Its hospital

Harefield Hospital is one of the world leaders in heart and lung transplants. Pioneering work was done under Sir Magdi Yacoub, an Egyptian surgeon, from 1980 onwards, and it remains a world leader in transplant technology.

Answer: Edward Heath

Edward Heath was elected as the Member of Parliament for Bexley in 1950. He was Conservative Prime Minister from 1970-74 and oversaw Britain's entry into the Common Market. It was an administration characterised by industrial unrest.

Macmillan was Conservative P.M. from 1957-63 and presided over a period of growth and prosperity.

Callaghan was Labour P.M. from 1976-79 and presided over a period of industrial unrest.

Major was Conservative PM from 1990-97 during a period of 'sleaze' scandals.

Answer: Harrow School

Harrow School is one the great Independent Schools that, along with Eton College, has educated many of Britain's most eminent men. Old Harrovians feature in every walk in of life, and include men such as Churchill, Nehru and King Hussein of Jordan, as well as soldiers, politicians and churchmen of all nationalities.

Harrow also lays claim to being the place where the first recorded motor accident in Great Britain took place, in 1899. There is a plaque that records the event, but not the name of the victim - although the name of the Alderman who instigated the erection of the plaque in 1969 features prominently! I'm not going to name him - he has had his moment of fame once already.

Answer: Richmond Park

2500 acres in area, Richmond Park has been a Royal park since the 13th century. Originally known as the Manor of Sheen, it was owned first by Edward I, and a palace was built there by Henry VII. It was at this time that it became known as 'Richmond'. Used for hundreds of years by Royalty as a retreat from the plagues of London, the park was enclosed in 1637 by Charles I.

It is situated to the west of London, well inside the M25 area.

Answer: Greenwich

On a hill overlooking the Thames, Greenwich's most famous site is probably the Royal Observatory, where you can stand at the Prime Meridian from which Greenwich Mean Time is measured. The National Maritime Museum, housed in impressive buildings nearer to the river, has an unrivalled collection of artifacts relating to Admiral Nelson and Captain Cook.

Answer: Lawn Tennis

Yes indeed, this is Wimbledon, home of the "All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club". One of the greatest tennis tournaments in the world takes place here annually, in June/July. Amongst other attractions you can enjoy what may well be the world's most expensive strawberries and cream.

Answer: Wembley Stadium

The new Wembley Stadium was opened in 2007, rebuilt on the site of the original 1923 stadium. The great Arch that towers over it to a height of 133m can be seen from 13 miles away, apparently, and the stadium is about 7.5 miles from the M25. This is the official UK national football stadium.

Answer: Kew

Kew Gardens is about 300 acres in size and has one of the world's great collections of botanical species. There are enormous greenhouses, including the world's largest surviving Victorian greenhouse, which provide a variety of climates for the plants.

The National Archives are a treasure trove of historical records, including the Domesday Book.

Worcester Park is a suburb of SW London.

Bushey Park is the second largest of the Royal parks and is not far from Hampton Court. It's about 1100 acres in size.

Gunnersbury Park in West London was once the property of the Rothschild family and has a museum in the mansion house devoted to artifacts relating to the area. Kite flying is a popular activity in the grounds.