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1 In which town is the headquarters of Derbyshire County Council?
A Matlock. It moved from Derby in 1955.
2 In which county is the Anglo-Saxon ship burial site “Sutton Hoo”?
A Suffolk. It is a historically significant site known for its early 7th-century AD Anglo-Saxon burials and the high-status grave goods discovered there.
3 In which county is the prehistoric megalithic structure, Stonehenge?
A Wiltshire, on Salisbury Plain. It stands near the town of Amesbury, about eight miles north of the city of Salisbury.
4 What is the nickname of the building at 30 St Mary Axe in London?
A The Gherkin. This nickname was given to the skyscraper due to its distinctive, rounded shape, which resembles a gherkin (a small pickled cucumber).
5 Which is the largest town on the Isle of Wight by population?
A Newport, with around 25,407 residents as of the 2021 census.
6 What is the nearest English city to Ireland’s Dublin?
A Liverpool. While Holyhead in Wales offers a shorter ferry route to Dublin, Liverpool is the nearest major English city and a common gateway for travel to Dublin from England.
7 The King’s Theatre, Royal Lyceum Theatre, Traverse Theatre and Usher Hall are in which British city?
A Edinburgh. These venues are prominent features of the city’s cultural scene, hosting a variety of performances from drama and musicals to dance and classical concerts.
8 What is the most westerly point of mainland Wales?
A St. David’s Head in Pembrokeshire.
9 St Catherine’s Point is the most southerly tip of which British island?
A Isle of Wight. It is a dramatic coastal area featuring the prominent St Catherine’s Lighthouse and is a significant historical landmark where Guglielmo Marconi conducted early radio experiments.
10 What is the oldest tower of the Tower of London?
A The White Tower, built by William the Conqueror between 1078 and 1100.