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EnglandExplore is a website for those that love everything to do with England. Whether it's as a (potential?) travel destination, a former/future home or just an interest of yours, we have something for you.
englandexplore
1w ago
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
englandexplore
4M ago
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
englandexplore
2y ago
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
englandexplore
3y ago
How Well Do You Know The Victorians?
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englandexplore
3y ago
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
englandexplore
3y ago
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
englandexplore
3y ago
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
englandexplore
3y ago
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:
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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
englandexplore
3y ago
englandexplore
3y ago
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