English Counties
This county is famous for the university city of Cambridge.
Cambridgeshire
This king was married to Queen Victoria and was known as Prince Albert before becoming king.
Edward VII
This singer performed the songs "Rocket Man" and "Tiny Dancer."
Elton John
This animal is commonly associated with England's countryside and is known for its distinctive black-and-white stripes.
Badger
This English scientist developed the theory of evolution by natural selection.
Charles Darwin
This southwestern county is home to the city of Exeter.
Devon
This king was defeated at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485.
Richard III
This English band sang “She Loves You” and “Hey Jude.”
The Beatles
This large bird can often be seen around England's rivers and wetlands and is famous for its long legs.
Heron
This English inventor is credited with developing the first practical steam locomotive.
George Stephenson
This county contains the city of Nottingham, famous for its connection to Robin Hood.
Nottinghamshire
This monarch became king in 1660 when the monarchy was restored after the English Commonwealth.
Charles II
This English rock band featured Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
The Rolling Stones
This colorful butterfly is one of the UK's most recognizable species and has orange, black and white wings.
Peacock butterfly
This English scientist discovered penicillin in 1928.
Alexander Fleming
This county is home to the city of Lincoln and much of the Lincolnshire Wolds.
Lincolnshire
This king famously abdicated the throne in 1936 so he could marry Wallis Simpson.
Edward VIII
This English singer became famous for songs such as “Downtown” and “I Know a Place.”
Petula Clark
This prickly mammal is famous for curling into a ball when threatened.
Hedgehog
This English engineer helped develop the World Wide Web in 1989.
Tim Berners-Lee
This county in northwest England includes the city of Carlisle and much of the Lake District.
Cumbria
This monarch became king in 2022 following the death of Elizabeth II.
Charles III
This English singer and songwriter was known for “You Wear It Well” and “Maggie May.”
Rod Stewart
This tree produces acorns and is strongly associated with the English countryside.
Oak
This English physicist formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation.
Isaac Newton