Places 115758 Pub Quiz (Free Printable)

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1   Which US state celebrates Lei Day on the 1st of May?
A   Hawaii (The first Lei Day celebration was in 1927 in Honolulu to honour the tradition of giving leis as a symbol of aloha, friendship, and love)

2   Which specialist market houses the Lutine Bell?
A   Lloyd’s of London. It hangs in a prominent position within the rostrum in the centre of the Underwriting Room.

3   Which London square is famous for its resident pigeon population?
A   Trafalgar Square. Once home to tens of thousands of pigeons, it was notorious for the mess and damage they caused, leading to a ban on feeding them and the use of deterrents like a hawk to drastically reduce their numbers.

4   Which famous music venue is at 10 Mathew Street, Liverpool?
A   The Cavern Club, where The Beatles played their early gigs. The club, located on the same street as its original site, remains a working music venue known as “the cradle of British pop”.

5   Which London thoroughfare has the nickname “Tin Pan Alley”?
A   Denmark Street. It earned this name because it was the heart of the British music industry from the late 19th century, with numerous music publishers, songwriters, and recording studios located there.

6   Which English cathedral houses the 14th-century “Mappa Mundi”?
A   Hereford Cathedral. The map is not a practical guide for travel but rather a pictorial encyclopaedia reflecting the medieval Christian understanding of the world.

7   What is the nickname of the London building at 30 St Mary’s Axe?
A   The Gherkin, a name it earned because of its distinctive, rounded, and tapered shape, which resembles a gherkin pickle. It is also sometimes called the “Swiss Re building,” after its former primary tenant.

8   In which county is Cliveden House and gardens?
A   Buckinghamshire. It is situated on the border with Berkshire, overlooking the River Thames.

9   How many passenger capsules are there on The London Eye giant Ferris wheel?
A   Thirty-two (the structure is 443 ft tall and the wheel has a diameter of 394 ft)

10   Whose official London residence is Lambeth Palace, situated south of the river opposite Parliament?
A   Archbishop of Canterbury – The palace has been the historic London residence of Archbishops of Canterbury since the 13th century.