Select the correct answers below (you’ll be directed automatically to the next question). There are 10 questions in total. What is the full name of the country of which England is a part? Great Britain United Kingdom Of Great Britain & Ireland United Kingdom Of England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland United Kingdom Of England, Scotland, Wales & Ireland Which English county is known as the 'Garden of England'? Surrey Kent Sussex Essex Which city sits at the mouth of the River Wear? Newcastle Sunderland Durham Middlesborough Which English city is famous for its Roman-built ..read more

Northamptonshire villages are some of the prettiest in the UK. If you’re looking for a weekend away, or even just a day trip, these villages are worth a visit. Each village has its own unique charm, and there’s something for everyone. There are historic villages with beautiful churches and ancient pubs, and more modern villages with trendy cafes and art galleries. No matter what your interests are, you’ll be able to find a village in Northamptonshire that’s perfect for you. So if you’re looking for a bit of peace and quiet, or somewhere to enjoy a good meal and some retail therapy, check out t ..read more

Tintagel in Cornwall is mainly a ruin now – but 800 years ago it may have been the home of one of English history’s most famous figures: King Arthur. As you may remember Arthur was the poor boy who pulled the sword Excalibur from a rock, thus proving his right to the throne of England. The stories of Arthur, Camelot and the Knights of the Round Table – and the stories of the Lady of the Lake, Generviere, Lancelot and the rest – are some of the most popular medieval tales. Although little of the original castle remains – other than its foundations and a small number of walls – the castle’s curr ..read more

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Think you know your English history? Find out if you’re right by taking our quiz below: How Well Do You Know English History? Find out how much of a England history buff you really are…. Who famously finished a game of bowls and then defeated the Spanish Armada? From where were the British Expeditionary Force rescued by a flotilla of private small boats in 1940? Who was Elizabeth I’s mother? Over which group of islands did Britain and Argentina fight over in the early 1980s? Which Roman leader invaded Britain in 55BC? When was the ‘Glorious Revolution’ Who preceded Winston Churchill’s first te ..read more

Thanks for taking the quiz. (If you haven’t yet taken the quiz it’s here: How well do you know England?) Here are the answers anyway: Who has not been Prime Minister of the UK? Ed Milliband What is Cockney Rhyming Slang for stairs Apple and Pears What would you be doing if you were involved in a ‘bit of argie-bargie’? Fighting How do individuals now join the House Of Lords (the ‘Senate’ of the UK)? Appointed by Queen What is the southernmost point in mainland England? Lizard Point What do you need to play a game of conkers? Horse chestnuts and string What is England’s highest mountain? B ..read more

Thanks for taking the quiz. (If you haven’t yet taken the quiz it’s here: How well do you know London?) Here are the answers anyway: Answers Which tube line terminates at West Ruislip? Central Line  What does DLR stand for? Docklands Light Railway What’s the real name of the Walkie Talkie building?  20 Fenchurch Street What started in Pudding Lane? Great Fire of London In which year did the Thames Barrier open? 1982 What is the newest London Underground line? Jubilee Line How many London Underground lines are there? 11 Which sport is played at Lord’s? Cricket  Which London Un ..read more

Thanks for taking the quiz. (If you haven’t yet taken the quiz it’s here: How well do you know England?) Here are the answers anyway: Answers What royal residence in England was best known as the official home of Diana, Princess of Wales? Kensington Palace In which town or city was William Shakespeare born? Stratford Upon Avon What name is given to people from Liverpool, England? Scousers Where is Henry VIII buried? Windsor Castle What is Cockney Rhyming Slang for ‘wife’? Trouble & Strife Which of the following is not a fielding position in a game of cricket? Fool Cover Which is the r ..read more

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Thanks for taking the quiz. (If you haven’t yet taken the quiz it’s here: How well do you know England?) Here are the answers anyway: Answers Which city did poet Matthew Arnold call the ‘city of dreaming spires’? Oxford Which is the only town in England with a name ending with an exclamation mark? Westward Ho! In which county would you find the White Cliffs of Dover? Kent Which mountain range is often described as the ‘backbone of England’? Pennines Which county has Reading as its administrative capital? Berkshire Which English county is the most westerly? Cornwall On what river is Liverp ..read more