UK MUSIC 60'S
WHICH DAYDREAM BELIEVER BAND INITIALLY BEGAN AS A FICTIONAL BAND ON A SITCOM?
The Monkees were originally a fictional band created for the NBC television sitcom of the same name. Dolenz, Jones, Nesmith and Tork were cast to portray members of a band in the sitcom.
The national drink of England
Tea Since the 17th century, the UK has been one of the world's largest tea consumers, with an average annual per capita supply of (4.2 lb). Originally an upper-class drink in Europe, tea gradually spread through all classes, eventually becoming a common drink. It is still considered an important part of the British identity and is a prominent feature of British culture and society.
Four Nations make up the United Kingdom. England is one, name the other 3
The United Kingdom (UK) is made up of four nations: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
Prince Harry married Meghan Markle who is from:
America. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, born Rachel Meghan Markle; August 4, 1981, is an American member of the British royal family and a former actress. She is married to Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, the younger son of King Charles III. Meghan was born and raised in Los Angeles, California.
True or False, in medieval England, animals were taken to court if the animal injured them or damaged their property
True, animals were tried in medieval England and other European countries, including France, Italy, and Switzerland. Animal trials were a common public event in medieval and early modern Europe, and were treated as legal proceedings with strict adherence to legal procedures.
Peter, Paul and Mary sang Leaving on a jet plane-but who wrote & sang the original version?
"Leaving on a Jet Plane" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter John Denver in 1966, originally included on his debut demo recording
England's sport of football is commonly known as this in America
The sport of English football is commonly called "soccer" in the United States. The word "soccer" derives from "association" – as in The Football Association – in contrast to "rugger", or rugby football.
London is administratively divided into districts. What are these districts called?
Boroughs The administrative structure of Greater London divides the city into boroughs.
In 1917 the British royal family changed its name to Windsor because their old name…
Sounded too German. The former royal family name, Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, was replaced because of widespread anti-German sentiment during World War I. The family has been the house of Windsor ever since.
This famous leader that said "If you're going through hell, keep going"
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill[a] KG OM CH TD DL FRS RA (30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965) was a British statesman, military officer, and writer who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 (during the Second World War) and again from 1951 to 1955.
Which musical icon performed "It's not unusual"?
Sir Thomas Jones Woodward/Tom Jones (born Thomas John Woodward; 7 June 1940) is a Welsh singer. His career began with a string of top 10 hits in the 1960s and he has since toured regularly, with appearances in Las Vegas from 1967 to 2011. His voice has been described by AllMusic as a "full-throated, robust baritone".[3]
The common color for a London Double Decker Bus
Red. London's double-decker buses are red for a number of reasons, including: To stand outThe London General Omnibus Company (LGOC) painted their fleet red in the early 1900s to differentiate themselves from their competitors.
The lake in Scotland is said to be inhabited by an aquatic monster known as Nessie
Loch Ness in Scotland has a depth of 788 feet (240 metres) and a length of about 23 miles (36 km). It contains the largest volume of fresh water in Great Britain. Like some other very deep lochs in Scotland and Scandinavia, Loch Ness is said to be inhabited by an aquatic monster. Many sightings of the so-called Loch Ness monster (“Nessie”) have been reported.
The only British king to willingly abdicate, Edward VIII, left the throne because…
he wanted to marry a divorcée. Edward’s love affair with the American divorcée Wallis Warfield Simpson was considered unseemly by many of Britain’s upper crust. He left the throne to marry her, making his brother (Queen Elizabeth II’s father) king.
The official London residence of the British monarch
Buckingham Palace is a royal residence in London, and the administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focal point for the British people at times of national rejoicing and mourning.
This is an English rock band formed in London in 1962.Their big hit was "Gimme Shelter"
The Rolling Stones
This 100 year old nursery rhyme refers to a famous landmark that crosses the Thames
London Bridge. The traditional English nursery rhyme is also a singing game. As far as the content, the rhyme deals with the deterioration of the famous and large London Bridge, along with attempts to fix the ailing construction with things like mortar and metals.
T is the main river flowing through London
The River Thames known alternatively in parts as the River Isis, is a river that flows through southern England including London. At 346 kilometres (215 mi), it is the longest river entirely in England and the second-longest in the United Kingdom, after the River Severn.
British monarchs have frequently celebrated this occasion two different times a year
their birthday. In 1748 George II decided that his November birthday was too cold for a proper celebration. He made his official birthday the second Sunday in June, to coincide with a military parade. Since then, monarchs born in chillier months have taken advantage of the double birthday.
Names the 2 sons of Charles & Diana
William & Harry
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, 15 September 1984 is a member of the British royal family. As the younger son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales, he is fifth in the line of succession to the British throne. William, Prince of Wales 21 June 1982, is the heir apparent to the British throne. He is the elder son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales.
True or False, The Beatles' "Penny Lane" is named after a real street in London.
False. The lyrics refer to Penny Lane, a street in Liverpool, and make mention of the sights and characters that McCartney recalled from his upbringing in the city.
The English name for an elevator
A Lift. Lifts and elevator are synonyms. The only difference is that elevator is an American term, and lift is a British term for the same type of machinery. Both are used interchangeably and refer to the device that carries people and goods to different building levels
This World Heritage Site near Salisbury was built around 3,000 BC
Stonehenge is a prehistoric megalithic structure on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, two miles (3 km) west of Amesbury. It consists of an outer ring of vertical sarsen standing stones, each around 13 feet (4.0 m) high, seven feet (2.1 m) wide, and weighing around 25 tons, topped by connecting horizontal lintel stones, held in place with mortise and tenon joints
The traditional title given to the male heir to the British throne
The title “prince of Wales” was first bestowed on the British heir apparent in 1301. After King Edward I conquered Wales and executed its last native prince, he gave the title to his own son Edward II.
The longest town name in Europe and one of the longest town names in the world is in this UK country
Wales. A Welsh town has the longest name in Europe. Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch is the longest town name in Europe and one of the longest town names in the world. Often road signs in Wales are written in both Welsh and English, the translation of Llanfairpwll is ‘St. Mary's Church in the hollow of white hazel, near a rapid whirlpool, and the Church of St. Tysilio near the red cave’.