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1 Which world-class golf course is situated in the heart of Sutton Coldfield?
A The Belfry, on the north eastern outskirts of Birmingham.
2 In which British city is HMP Barlinnie prison?
A Glasgow. It is Scotland’s largest prison, operated by the Scottish Prison Service and is located in the residential suburb of Riddrie, in the northeast of Glasgow.
3 Which London street is home to Fortnum & Mason, the Royal Academy and the Ritz Hotel?
A Piccadilly. Fortnum & Mason is at 181 Piccadilly. The Royal Academy of Arts is in Burlington House, also on Piccadilly. And the Ritz Hotel is on Piccadilly as well.
4 Which famous 19th-century theatre in Waterloo, London was originally called The Royal Coburg Theatre?
A The Old Vic. Owners later renamed the building the Royal Victoria Theatre and then the Royal Victoria Hall before they officially adopted the name ‘The Old Vic’ in 1925.
5 In which county is Ironbridge Gorge Museum?
A Shropshire, near Telford, about 5 miles south of Telford Town Centre.
6 In Irish place names, what does Bally mean?
A A “place of” or “town of”. Bally in Irish can mean a homestead or settlement, and also pass or passage. The Gaelic phrase ‘baile na,’ meaning ‘place of,’ essentially forms the root of the name. So, for example, Ballyjamesduff, in Cavan, is literally the place of James Duff.
7 How would the English refer to an island what the Welsh call “Ynys Mon”?
A Isle of Anglesey. Ynys Môn translates to “Island of Môn” in English, but Anglesey is the standard English name.
8 What is the oldest part of the Palace of Westminster, dating back to 1097?
A Westminster Hall, built under William II. The hall is the oldest building on the Parliamentary estate and remains in its original form, playing a central role in British history.
9 At a depth of 74 meters (243 feet), what is the deepest lake in England?
A Wastwater, located in the Wasdale Valley within the Lake District.
10 Apart from London, which other British city has an area called Soho?
A Birmingham. The name Soho in this context is thought to be an abbreviation of “South House,” referring to its location south of Handsworth.