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1 What is the county town of Wiltshire?
A Trowbridge, established as the county town in 1889.
2 In which Irish county is the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Giant’s Causeway?
A County Antrim
3 What is the third most populous city in Scotland after Glasgow and Edinburgh?
A Aberdeen.
4 In which Italian city is Michelangelo’s David statue?
A Florence, at the Galleria dell’Accademia. The original was moved indoors in 1910 to protect it from the elements, and a copy now stands in its original location in front of the Palazzo Vecchio.
5 Where in the UK is “Up Helly Aa” fire festival celebrated shortly in January?
A Shetland Isles, typically on the last Tuesday of January. Celebrations involve a torchlit procession of Vikings, culminating in the burning of a replica Viking longship.
6 Which volcano erupted in 79 CE burying the town of Pompeii with ash and pumice?
A Mount Vesuvius. The catastrophic eruption buried the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, along with other settlements, under layers of volcanic ash and pumice, preserving them for centuries.
7 In which London Park is “Speakers’ Corner”?
A Hyde Park, on the north-east edge near Marble Arch. It is a traditional spot for public speaking, with a history dating back to 1872 when an act of parliament set aside the area for public speaking.
8 What is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of the City of London?
A Mansion House, which also serves as the official office for the Lord Mayor. Located in the heart of the City of London, this historic, Grade I listed building has been the Lord Mayor’s residence since 1753.
9 Which London Street is home to the Bank of England?
A Threadneedle Street. While the main building is on Threadneedle Street, the Bank of England Museum is located on Bartholomew Lane.
10 Where do bathers traditionally go for a swim in Hyde Park on Christmas Day?
A The Serpentine, a large lake in the middle of Hyde Park.