London
In which county south of London is Harry Potter's home address at Privet Drive?
Surrey
What is the name of the stadium in London where the Chelsea soccer team plays its home matches?
Stamford Bridge
What is the name of London's biggest park?
Richmond Park
Which of the following soccer teams does NOT play its home games in London?
Aston Villa
On which street did the Great Fire of London start?
Pudding Lane
How many airports does London have?
5
The oldest bridge in London was built in 1293. What is it called?
Clattern Bridge
Who designed Trafalgar Square, Regent's Park and Marble Arch in London?
John Nash
What underground station should you go to in order to get to the Southbank Centre?
Waterloo
Which academy of music is situated next to the Barbican Center in London?
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
North London is home to the soccer team Tottenham Hotspur. What is the nickname of this team?
Spurs
How did Londoners heat their homes during the early 1900s?
With coal
How many "London Boroughs" is Greater London divided into?
32
What is the name of the murderous London barber who cuts his customers' throats in movies from 1936 and 2007?
Sweeney Todd
Where in London is the original Speaker's Corner located?
Hyde Park
What is the name of the British Monarch's official residence in London, which we also see in this picture?
Buckingham Palace
Which of these ISN'T an underground line in London?
Western
In which part of London are the so-called Docklands located?
East End
In London, what is the main street in Chelsea called?
King's Road
Michael Jackson had plans to end his career with a lot of shows at O2 Arena in London during 2009. How many?
50
During Shakespeare's first years in London, the theatre world was suffering from what?
The Plague
Which of these is NOT an academy of music in London?
Queen Elizabeth School of Music
The "Old Bailey" in London, England is a what?
Court of Law
In the park pictured, you can visit the Prince Albert Memorial. Which park is this?
Kensington Gardens
Madame Tussauds is a wax museum in London, but it also exists in other cities. In which of these cities is there NOT a Madame Tussauds?
Paris
Which children book's character, created by Michael Bond, is named after a train station in London?
Paddington
There is a statue of this famous Major general at Waterloo Place in London. Who is the man in the picture?
Keith Park
What is the name of the Green Line on the London tube?
District line
What does the abbreviation DLR stand for in London?
Docklands Light Railway
What bridge is shown in the picture?
Blackfriars Bridge
What is the name of the famous department store in Knightsbridge, London, which was first founded as a greengrocer?
Harrods
When was London founded?
43 A.D.
The London underground train system is the world's first. What year did it open?
1863
What was London often called in the 1960s?
Swinging London
What is the headquarters of the London Metropolitan Police Service called?
New Scotland Yard
Which of the following is both a neighborhood in New York City and a London football team?
Chelsea
In which part of London did the late singer Amy Winehouse live?
Camden
What is the name of the building in London which was formerly known as "The Millennium Dome"?
The O2
Which white-shirted London club is Arsenal's biggest rival in the sport of soccer?
Tottenham
The Mod subculture was a youth culture that originated in London. Which of these bands was known as a Mod band?
The Jam
The Globe was completed in 1598 and burned down in 1613. Which playwright's plays were often staged at this theater?
Shakespeare's
What is the name of the street in London where Sherlock Holmes lived?
Baker Street
In which part of London is Arsenal F.C. based?
Northern
Where are we at in this picture?
London Eye
Which one of these buildings is NOT located in London?
Chrysler Building
Which London palace does Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) belong to?
Westminster Palace
Which of these events occured in London in 1666?
A big fire destroyed the city
What is the name of the large London bell tower which is a huge draw for tourists?
Elizabeth Tower
What is the name of the place in London where anyone can hold a public speech?
Speakers' Corner
In what part of London did the infamous Jack the Ripper commit his murders?
East End
When was London's Madame Tussauds founded?
1833
Which London park is Notting Hill in close proximity to?
Hyde Park
You can see the clipper Cutty Sark in London. In which district can the ship be found in a dry dock?
Greenwich
What is the name of the street in London that became famous after appearing on the cover of an album by The Beatles?
Abbey Road
What long-running English soap opera is set in the fictional London Borough of Walford?
EastEnders
In which district in London do you find the Pizza Express Jazz Club?
Soho
What sight is shown in this picture?
London Eye
What street in London is famous for its large number of private dentists, surgeons and doctors?
Harley Street
What building in London has been used as a prison, palace and fortress?
Tower of London
What is the name of the street in London that for over 200 years has housed the official residences of two of the top British ministers?
Downing Street
How did the Battle of Trafalgar take place?
Naval battle
In what year did the Great Fire of London occur?
1666
Who does the statue in Piccadilly Circus in London portray?
Eros the Love God
Whose statue can be seen in Trafalgar Square?
Lord Nelson
Kenwood House is a building and a museum in Hampstead of north London. A famous British movie was partly filmed here. Which movie was it?
Notting Hill
What is the name of this London concert hall?
Royal Albert Hall
The Luftwaffe air raids against London are often referred to as what in England?
The Blitz
Where in London do thousands of people traditionally gather to celebrate the new year?
Trafalgar Square
What is Europe's busiest airport by number of passengers?
Heathrow Airport
Who was it that, according to history, destroyed London Bridge in the 11th century?
The Vikings
Which football team from London played their home games at "White Hart Lane"?
Tottenham Hotspur
Which of the following music groups was formed in London?
The Rolling Stones
Which of the following structures is associated with London?
Big Ben
What name did the city of London go by before it was named London?
Londinium
Which of the following is a Borough in London?
Greenwich
The Prime Minister of Britain lives at 10 Downing Street. At what number does the financial minister live?
11
Where did Jumbo the Elephant live?
London Zoo
What type of surface is the prestigious Wimbledon Tennis Championships played on?
Grass
What is the name of the museum in London which was founded in 1889 through a donation by Sir Henry Tate?
Tate Britain
Located west of central London, Eton is a what?
A school
What is Charing Cross Road in London famous for?
Books
Where is the BBC Proms held?
Royal Albert Hall
Harrods is a large department store in London. To which area in London must you go to visit Harrods?
Knightsbridge
Which district in London became famous when a film of the same name became a big success?
Notting Hill
What is the name of the London playwright who received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2005?
Harold Pinter
In which region of London is the shopping street, Bond Street, located?
West End
What is Carnaby Street in London famous for?
Youth fashion
In the movie "Notting Hill", Hugh Grant's character works and lives in Notting Hill. In what part of London is it located?
The western part
Which landmark do we see in the picture?
Big Ben
In which London theatre did the musical "Chess" make its world premiere?
Prince Edward Theatre
A statue of what warlord is positioned on Trafalgar Square in London?
Horatio Nelson
Which literary character resides at 221B Baker Street?
Sherlock Holmes
What is the name of the street in east London which is primarily known for most its houses being made from brick?
Brick Lane
Before his death, at what venue in London had Michael Jackson planned to play his last shows?
O2 Arena
Which major tourist attraction is located almost next door to the Royal Academy of Music?
Madame Tussaud's
Which place in London do we see in the picture?
Trafalgar Square
What is Soho in London?
A district
What building is this?
Bank of England
In terms of total patronage, what is the largest airport in London?
Heathrow
What do you see in the picture?
Tower Bridge
Which of these squares is in London?
Trafalgar Square
What is the name of the wax museum in London where you can see wax figures of famous people?
Madame Tussaud's
Which of these famous authors hails from Great Britain?
Charles Dickens
What's the name of the man who, along with Rowan Atkinson, wrote Blackadder and Mr. Bean?
Richard Curtis
Who succeeded Winston Churchill as the British Prime Minister in 1945?
Clement Attlee
What title does the crown Prince of England traditionally possess?
Prince of Wales
There is a British television channel called the BBC. What does "BBC" stand for?
British Broadcasting Corporation
Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated at Waterloo, which is located in what country?
Belgium
In 1967, the former British major Roy Bates founded his own nation on a World War II gun platform. What was the "country" called?
Sealand
What background did the actor Robert Addie have?
Horse polo player
What was the name of the Roman province corresponding geographically to today's England and Wales?
Britannia
What British ruler is said to have uttered "A Deo rex, a rege lex" or "From God the King, from the King the Law"?
James I
Which comedian wrote "The Office" and "The Extras"?
Ricky Gervais
William Turner was a famous romantic artist from Great Britain. Which of these motifs best describes his art work?
Boat on ocean
What is the name of the festival celebrated in England on November 5th?
Guy Fawkes' day
What luxury car manufacturer was originally headquartered in the United Kingdom, but is today owned by German Volkswagen?
Bentley
What is the name of the football derby which involves the Ranger and the Celtic clubs of the Scottish Premiere League called?
The Old Firm Derby
In what year did Richard the Lionheart die?
1199
Which British musician has become as well known for his drug abuse as he has for his music with the band The Libertines?
Pete Doherty
Which is the longest river in Britain?
River Severn
In what city did the victorious ally leaders Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin meet in 1945 to plan the peace agreement for World War II?
Yalta
The Beatles broke up in what year?
1970
Which province is the Northern Irish city of Belfast in?
Ulster
In which year did Queen Elizabeth I of England die?
1603
At matches, Liverpool soccer supporters often sing the song "You'll Never Walk Alone". What musical is this song from?
Carousel
What is a Wienerbröd called in England?
Danish Pastry
The sitcom "'Allo 'Allo!" was made as a parody of another British series called what?
Secret Army
How many years was Margaret Thatcher prime minister of the UK?
11
In which country was the movement "Reclaim the Streets" founded?
England
Which of these men once stated that "England expects that every man will do his duty"?
Horatio Nelson
Which material did Sir Henry Bessemer's most famous invention involve?
Steel
According to the legend, what is the name of the woman who rode naked on a horse through Coventry, England?
Lady Godiva
The first person to swim across the English channel was Matthew Webb. In what year did he do so?
1875
What is St. Kilda in Scotland?
A group of islands
Who is the actor that played the part of Inspector Morse?
John Thaw
Which of the following dog breeds did NOT originate in Great Britain?
Schipperke
Between which English branches of the House was the War of the Roses fought?
Lancaster & York
Who is generally viewed as the first British Prime Minister?
Robert Walpole
How many members did the comedy group Monty Python have?
6
During which decade was Jack the Ripper active?
1880s
Two of the greatest theaters in Shakespeare's time were situated by the Thames. One was called The Globe; what was the name of the other?
The Rose
What was the real first name of British comedian Benny Hill?
Alfred
There is a type of food known as British Queen. What type of food is it?
Potato
Which country will you find directly east of Wales?
England
Which country does singer Tom Jones come from?
Wales
What year did the musical "Phantom of the Opera" begin playing?
1986
What was the name of the first British expedition to Antarctica?
Nimrod
What runs through the town of Greenwich in England?
The 0 meridian
How many hours behind Greenwich Mean Time is New York City?
5
Which English musician received the Polar Prize in 2009 and started his career in the band Genesis?
Peter Gabriel
At the beginning of the 20th century, there was a group in England called the Women's Social and Political Union. What were its members known as?
Suffragettes
Who plays the female vicar in the British sitcom "The Vicar of Dibley"?
Dawn French
In which sport are the periods called 'chuckers'?
Polo
What ingredient is NOT used in Yorkshire Pudding?
Sugar
Under whose rule was England a military dictatorship in the middle of the 17th century?
Oliver Cromwell
Who wrote "The Jungle Book"?
Rudyard Kipling
In 1963, The Beatles recorded their first LP. What was its name?
Please, Please Me
What's the name of the place considered to be the point of origin for the spread of Christianity throughout Scotland?
Iona Abbey
At its most narrow point, how wide is the English Channel?
34 km
The Mod culture grew strong in the UK in the 60s, which of these items is closely connected with their style?
The Parka
What band did Ian Curtis sing in before he committed suicide in May of 1980?
Joy Division
What is the capital of Scotland?
Edinburgh
Where was actor Anthony Hopkins born?
Wales
What is the name of the famous resort in England where television series "Fawlty Towers" was set?
Torquay
Great Britain's highest mountain is in Scotland, what is it called?
Ben Nevis
English actor Peter Sellers married a woman who later appeared in James Bond movies. What was her name?
Britt Ekland
Which national team did the legendary footballer George Best play for?
Northern Ireland
In 1953, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill received the Nobel Prize for what?
Literature
What was the name of the ship upon which captain James Cook undertook his journey in 1768?
Endeavour
Which Roman Emperor built a defensive wall in the North of England as a means of protection against the Picts?
Hadrian
Who was the last British monarch from the House of Hanover?
Queen Victoria
What is the capital of Wales?
Cardiff
What was Queen Elizabeth I often called by her people?
The Virgin Queen
In which country is there a state called New South Wales?
Australia
In which country are the towns Swansea and Newport located?
Wales
What was British author George Orwell's birth name?
Eric Blair
What British heavy metal band released the classic albums "Sin after Sin" and "British Steel"?
Judas Priest
In which English county is Brighton located?
East Sussex
On the 30th of September in 1966, which African country received independence from Great Britain?
Botswana
Who was Tony Blair's predecessor as leader of the Labour Party?
John Smith
Liam Howlett is the frontman of which English techno group?
Prodigy
Which British comedian presented a TV travel series called "Around the World in 80 days"?
Michael Palin
What was the name of the singer in England's most famous punk band, The Sex Pistols?
Johnny Rotten
Which country fought the British in the Falklands War in the 1980s?
Argentina
The novel "Ivanhoe" takes place in England in the 12th century. In which century was it written?
The 19th century
Thackray Medical Museum is a museum in Great Britain. In which city is it located?
Leeds
Who did Great Britain's Prince Charles marry in 2005?
Camilla Parker Bowles
Which of these women was married three times, first to James IV of Scotland, then to Archibald Douglas and Henry Stewart?
Margaret Tudor
Bruce Chatwin was a British novelist and travel writer; which big magazine did he work for?
Sunday Times Magazine
In the sport of cricket, what is the person who throws the ball at the batter called?
Bowler
In which Shakespeare play do we meet the mischievous character named Puck?
A Midsummer Night's Dream
What is the name of Sherlock Holmes' brother in the books about the cunning detective?
Mycroft
"God Save the Queen" is the national anthem of which country?
United Kingdom
In which part of The United Kingdom is the county of Cornwall located?
England
Which English actress played the female lead in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies of the early 2000s?
Keira Knightley
Which British author wrote about the detective Lord Peter Wimsey?
Dorothy L. Sayers
Which African president appointed himself King of Scotland?
Idi Amin
English songwriters Elton John and Bernie Taupin have a song named "Candle in the Wind". Who was the original version of the song about?
Marilyn Monroe
"We Shall Fight On The Beaches" is a common title given to a speech delivered by which famous Englishman?
Winston Churchill
Which of the following actors was NOT a member of comedy troupe Monty Python?
Rowan Atkinson
Which UK magazine was founded in 1991 by British journalist and author Toby Young?
Modern Review
Who became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1937?
Neville Chamberlain
In what city was the English rock band The Rolling Stones formed?
London
The Chelsea FC football club hails from which city?
London
What's the nickname of the famous soccer club Arsenal FC?
The Gunners
What's the name of the man who created the series "The Muppet Show"?
Jim Henson
Which English King made England a protestant country?
Henry VIII
What knight did Sir Walter Scott write about?
Ivanhoe
Who scored a goal to give Liverpool F.C. a tie in the Champion's League final against A.C. Milan in 2005?
Xabi Alonso
What is the largest island in the English Channel?
Isle of Wight
Who was the monarch of England when the Spanish Armada was defeated?
Elizabeth I
Which of these authors wrote books about a pilot named Biggles?
W.E. Johns
Metal band Black Sabbath hails from which city in Britain?
Birmingham
In what year did England win the World Cup in soccer and West Germany came in second?
1966
Mrs. Dalloway, in Virginia Woolf's novel with the same name, lives in Bond Street. In which city?
London
Lady Diana and Prince Charles had two sons. What are they called?
William and Harry
What country colonized Algeria from 1834 to 1962?
France
What is the only British crown colony in the Pacific?
Pitcairn
Where is the site of the larger and older henge that lies 18 miles north of Stonehenge?
Avebury
Where was the English Football Association formed in 1863?
London
What is the first name of Pinter, a British winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Harold
In which century did England and Scotland establish the United Kingdom?
18th
Which detective solved the case "Murder on the Orient Express"?
Hercule Poirot
Which English Queen reigned during Shakespeare's day in a time known as the Elizabethan period?
Queen Elizabeth I
Which is the most popular British soap opera of all time?
Coronation Street
The city of Letchworth in England was created in the early 20th century as the world's first what?
Garden city
Ian Fleming borrowed the name for his fictional spy, James Bond, from an American what?
Ornithologist
In which year did "The Brixton Riots" (a reaction against Thatcher's "Sus Law") take place?
1981
What are the guards called?
King's Guards
What city does the pop group Travis come from?
Glasgow
The Kingdom of Great Britain was founded through the Treaty of Union between England and Scotland. In what year was this treaty signed?
1707
What direction is Manchester from Liverpool?
East
Which of these luxury cars is British?
Jaguar
How many players does a cricket team field?
11
What is the name of the castle where the TV series Downton Abbey was filmed?
Highclere Castle
What's the name of the man they call "Braveheart" in the Mel Gibson movie of the same name?
William Wallace
Who is the Scottish soccer manager who has won many titles with the Manchester United soccer club, including the title of "sir"?
Alex Ferguson
What is the name of the late Cambridge physicist, who used a wheelchair and became famous for his groundbreaking work on black holes?
Stephen Hawking
As of 2017, who was the last Englishmen to win the Wimbledon tennis tournament?
Andy Murray
Who has scored the most goals of all time for the men's English National Soccer team?
Wayne Rooney
What is the capital of Northern Ireland?
Belfast
Who of the following was the British prime minister during the 1800s?
Benjamin Disraeli
What was the name of the revolution in England that saw the establishment of the constitutional system?
Glorious Revolution
Which country, besides Scotland, was Mary Stuart queen of?
France
What character is cost commonly associated with actor Rowan Atkinson?
Mr. Bean
Which Beatle walks first in line on the classic cover of the album "Abbey Road"?
John
What did the Romans call Scotland?
Caledonia
What was the name of the English race horse which was born during an eclipse?
Eclipse
Who is the naturalist who had huge success with the TV series "Planet Earth" in 2006?
David Attenborough
What does the river Thames flow into?
The North Sea
In terms of population, what is the smallest country on the island of Great Britain?
Wales
In what country is the Daily Mirror newspaper located?
Great Britain
Which English writer wrote the novels "Women in Love" and "Lady Chatterley's Lover"?
D.H. Lawrence
What is the name of King Arthur's sword in Arthurian mythology?
Excalibur
Three of the wives of the English King Henry VIII had the same first name. What was that name?
Catherine
On November 5, 1605, it was discovered that a man tried to blow up the English Parliament using gunpowder. What was the name of the man?
Guy Fawkes
The Globe Theater is associated with Shakespeare. In which city is it located?
London
What does the name Manchester mean?
Fortified rock
What is the name of the world famous British chef who presents TV shows such as "Hell's Kitchen" and "The F-Word"?
Gordon Ramsay
What shipping line owned the Titanic when she sank in 1912?
White Star Line
From which city did the Titanic set off on what would be its final voyage?
Southampton
What is the name of the train that runs in the tunnel beneath the English channel?
Eurostar
What is the second largest city in Great Britain?
Birmingham
What was the name of the stallion which was considered the first great English racing thoroughbred?
Flying Childers
What was United Kingdom Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's nickname?
Iron Lady
Which artist is often regarded as "Britain's first teen idol"?
Tommy Steele
What is the English town of Dover famous for?
Its white cliffs
What was the name of the author who created Agent 007, James Bond, in 1953?
Ian Fleming
British writer Rudyard Kipling was born in what country?
India
Due to what was the Concorde aircraft taken out of service?
An accident
What is the name of the profiler in the criminal series "Wire in the Blood"?
Tony
Which musician and singer performed Candle in the Wind at Princess Diana's funeral?
Elton John
What is the name of this popular dish from England, as seen in the picture?
Eggs Benedict
What is the name of the British female writer who was born in Iran in 1919, and who is strongly influenced by Sufism?
Doris Lessing
Who wrote the classic novel "Ivanhoe"?
Sir Walter Scott
What is musician Elton John's birth name?
Reginald Dwight
In which year was The United Kingdom founded?
1707
What is the animal that appears as the main character in the cartoon version of Robin Hood?
Fox
The British captain James Cook tried to reach the South Pole in which century?
18th
In which year was the English Channel opened?
1994
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill's father was famous for what?
He was Finance Minister
British musician Yusef Islam is better known by what name?
Cat Stevens
As of 2017, how many members are in the United Kingdom's lower house, the House of Commons?
646 members
Which actor was the first to play James Bond?
Sean Connery
What is the British alternative name for Art Nouveau?
Liberty style
What is the name of the canal that connects Manchester to Liverpool?
Manchester Ship Canal
Which actor is famous for his parts as Mr. Bean and Black Adder?
Rowan Atkinson
The Isle of Man is known for holding Tourist Trophy Races. What are contestants racing with?
Motorcycles
In what city does the classic TV detective Jane Tennison work?
London
What's the name of the boss from hell in the British comedy series "The Office"?
David Brent
During 1982 the Falklands War was fought between Great Britain and what other country?
Argentina
Where does Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby investigate murders?
Midsomer
At the end of the 19th century, which British city was renowned for its steel?
Sheffield
Which is the nickname for the soccer club Manchester City FC?
The Citizens
Which of these men is an English cricket player?
Alastair Cook
What is the name of the family living at Downton Abbey in the TV series of the same name?
Crawley
In what year was Richard the Lionheart born?
1157
Which of these pop groups is not from Scotland?
Coldplay
What was the sport of rugby named after?
A school
In which year did India gain independence from Great Britain?
1947
The British comedy series "Fawlty Towers" first aired in what year?
1975
In which year was Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain born?
1926
Which producer was integral to the sound of rock band The Beatles?
George Martin
Who is the Naked chef who is famous for preaching healthy eating habits?
Jamie Oliver
Which dessert is often eaten on Christmas in England?
Christmas pudding
What is the name of the law, imposed by the British Parliament, regarding the equality of all sef-governing parts of the British Empire and Great Britain?
The Statute of Westminster
Who is pictured here?
Spice Girls
Which English actor starred in the epic "Lawrence of Arabia"?
Peter O'Toole
Who is the director that played a central part in the growth of the thriller/horror genre and who made films such as "The Birds" and "Rear Window"?
Alfred Hitchcock
What is the name of the machine which helped revolutionize industrial weaving in 19th century England?
Spinning Jenny
What's the name of the founder of the British band, Squeeze, who later became the acclaimed host of a music show on BBC2?
Jools Holland
In what year did the blockbuster movie "Titanic" premier?
1997
Which city is the long-running British soap opera "EastEnders" set in?
London
What was the name of the 1976 BBC series about the Roman Empire?
I, Claudius
In what year did Elton John sing "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" for the Academy Award winning movie "The Lion King"?
1994
What is the name of the boy band with the members Harry, Louis, Liam and Niall?
One Direction
What are the names of the two daughters that Prince Andrew had with Sarah Ferguson?
Beatrice and Eugenie
In which country was the racehorse Eclipse born during an eclipse?
England
In which country did Princess Diana die in a car accident in 1997?
France
In which British sitcom is there a character named Andy Pipkin, a man who uses a wheelchair even though he doesn't really need it?
Little Britain
What is the name of the Liverpool club in which The Beatles played many of their early shows?
The Cavern
Sherwood Forest is located northeast of which English city?
Nottingham
What piece of furniture is usually associated with King Arthur?
Round table
Which people conquered England at the Battle of Hastings?
The Normans
Which Royal house ruled England and Ireland from 1485 to 1603?
Tudor
Today we remember her as Princess Diana, but what was her maiden name?
Diana Spencer
Which country colonized Nigeria until 1960?
Great Britain
What house did the English King Henry VIII belong to?
Tudor
In which city did Karl Marx live a large part of his life in exile?
London
Which Englishmen was the first human being to run a mile in under 4 minutes?
Roger Bannister
What is the name of the people who emigrated to Britain in the early 5th century?
Anglo-Saxons
Which of these actors was part of the comedy troupe Monty Python?
John Cleese
In the animated movie, what does Robin Hood dress up as in order to win an archery contest?
Stork
What does Norway give Great Britain every Christmas as thanks for its help in WWII?
A Christmas Tree
Which of the following cities has the longest underground railway system?
London
In which city is the architect of communism, Karl Marx, buried?
London
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