American History 101
The United States declared independence from Britain in this year?
What is 1776?
In this year the Battle of Hastings took place.
What was 1066?
This is England's best Pizza Van!
What is Kitchen Garden Pizza?
This films of this American auteur were the theme for the great Gorhambury pre-renovation party:
Who is Wes Anderson?
Shakespeare is credited with writing 39 plays. You can see one of them tonight at this Roman theatre in St. Albans.
What is the Roman Theatre of Verulamium?
This document, signed in 1776, announced the American colonies' break from British rule:
What is The Declaration of Independence?
Following his victory at the Battle of Hastings this Norsman went on to become the first King of England.
Who was William the Conqueror?
This is the South American country where a Grimston relative prospected for oil.
What is Venezuela?
The sinking of this ship in 1912 was the theme of a dinner party at Gorhambury?
What was The Titanic?
An abbot, a fire and Sir Harbottle Grimston all feature in the long history of this Gorhambury farm, whose medieval barn predates its 17th-century farmhouse by some 300 years.
What is Maynes Farm?
This famous Revolutionary War general went on to be the first President of the United States.
Who was George Washington?
This English king had six wives.
Who was Henry VIII?
Greatest Grimston name ever (that also has something in common with beer)?
What is Harbottle?
This type of dancing often occurs at a Grimston party
What is Scottish Dancing?
This Chelsea art gallery has hosted several of Dione Verulam's acclaimed art shows.
What is Cricket Fine Art?
This war was fought between the Northern and Southern states from 1861 to 1865.
What was the American Civil War?
This English Queen ruled for 63 years during the 19th century, giving her name to an era of British history?
Who was Queen Victoria?
These two types of dogs live at Maynes farm and Gorhambury, and both begin with the same letter.
What are Lurchers and Labradors?
Known as the "City of Peace" this city was the location of Hugo and Gallia's wedding.
What is Geneva?
These two, handsome Englishmen were the stars of a certain floating oyster bar in Newport, Rhode island.
Who are Hugo and Jamie Grimston?
This American president is famous for the Emancipation Proclamation, which helped end slavery.
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
This document, signed in 1215, limited the power of the King and is seen as an early step towards constitutional rights.
What was the Magna Carta?
Past and current name of the country where Forrester Estates was located.
What is Rhodesia and Zimbabwe?
This magnificent estate was a location for the 1984 film "Greystoke" - but much more importantly was where Jamie and Rosie tied the knot!
What is Floors Castle?
What was the theme of Sam's 21st Birthday Party at Gorhambury?
What is "Hunters and Huntresses"?
This American Founding Father is pictured on the $100 bill.
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
This person was Prime Minister of Britain for most of the Second World War.
Who was Winston Churchill?
This is the innovative no-drip tap designed by Great-Uncle Jim(?)
What is the "Tippy-Toppy-Tappy"?
This important artifact played a crucial ceremonial role both at both Sam's wedding blessing and Hermione's 85th birthday.
What is an Oosik?
These two warships are named after members of the Grimston family (Extra credit - which one is active, and which one is retired)?
What is HMS Verulam and HMS Duncan?
HMS Duncan (D37)
HMS Verulam (R28 / F29)