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1 What colour is the Hammersmith and City line on the London tube map?
A Pink. The line was previously shown as part of the Metropolitan line until 1990, when it was then given its own distinct pink colour and status as a separate line.
2 Which motorway runs from junction 10A on the M6 to Telford?
A M54. Telford’s very own motorway, connecting Shropshire to Wolverhampton and the West Midlands via the M6.
3 In which English City are St David’s and St. Thomas’ railway stations?
A Exeter. St. David’s is the main railway station in the city, while St. Thomas is a suburban station serving the St. Thomas area.
4 The Humber Bridge forms part of which A road?
A A15 road. It connects Hull to the M180 and Lincolnshire. The bridge crosses the A63 at its northern end.
5 A statue of which poet stands on a platform of London’s St Pancras station?
A John Betjeman. It’s a larger-than-life sculpture by Martin Jennings and stands as a tribute to his successful campaign to save the station from demolition in the 1960s.
6 London tube station “Gillespie Road” changed its name to what because of its proximity to a sports stadium?
A Arsenal, primarily due to its proximity to the Highbury Stadium, the former home of Arsenal Football Club. Arsenal manager Herbert Chapman spearheaded a campaign to change the station’s name, arguing that the new title would better reflect the club’s popularity and the station’s location.
7 What is the name of the famous ornament on Rolls-Royce motor cars?
A Spirit of Ecstasy – designed by Charles Sykes. Originally, it was known as the “Flying Lady”.
8 In which year was the M1 Motorway opened?
A 1959. The first section of the motorway, between Watford and Rugby, opened on November 2, 1959.
9 What was the former name of Manchester Airport?
A Ringway Airport, when it opened in 1938. The Air Ministry renamed the site RAF Ringway during World War II. In 1986, the airport authority adopted its current name: Manchester Airport.
10 Which motorway links Southampton and Portsmouth?
A M27. It runs along the south coast of Hampshire, connecting the two cities.