Borders and Bodies of Water
During the Roman settlement of city of London, this was the original name of the city of London. Remnants of the the Roman borders of this city can still be seen today at Tower Hill, Bishopsgate, and London Wall street.
What is Londinium?
On September 1st every year, this train station announces the departure of the Hogwart's Express from the fictional Platform 9 3/4 to celebrate the children's literary work Harry Potter.
What is King's Cross Station?
This is the longest tube line in London, stretching 46 miles.
Central Line
The first monarch to ever ride the London Underground
Who is Queen Elizabeth II?
Although there is no official national anthem for England, this song is used to represent England at sporting events. The British national anthem's namesake first appeared in text in Shakespeare's play 'Richard III.'
What is God Save The King?
The 1854 outbreak of this disease that was known for killing thousands of Londoners in the 19th century occurred on Broad Street in Soho. From this specific outbreak, the physician John Snow made the discovery that this disease could be transmitted via drinking water and not just by air. A replica of the infamous original water pump that caused the 1854 outbreak now stands on Broad Street.
What is Cholera?
This famous library at Oxford holds more than 13 million printed items. It still continues the practice of chained books, which originated in the 16th century when books were chained to shelves to prevent the theft of highly valuable texts.
What is the Bodleian Library?
In London, there are 40 abandoned tube stations, also known as "___". One of these stations is Down Street, which was used as a shelter in World War II.
What are Ghost Stations?
The 'Mad King' who was also known for losing the American Colonies in the Revolutionary War that began in 1776.
Who is King George III?
#GoUSA! ;)
A delightful British meal of sausage and potatoes. Sausages supposedly got their nickname in World War I, when the fillers used in sausage because of meat shortages caused them to explode while cooked.
What is Bangers and Mash?
This river, known as London's largest "Lost River" that fed from Hampstead Heath down south to the Thames, was covered in 1812 and still sits below King's Cross station today.
What is The River Fleet?
London pubs, such as Old Curiosity Shop and the George Inn, inspired and were featured in some of this well known 19th century author's works like 'Little Dorrit'.
In an effort to standardize the tube network announcements, the TFL implemented an automated 'Mind the Gap' announcement in 2012, except for this one station that still plays the original "Mind the Gap" announcement recorded by Oswald Laurence. This station is near the home of the original announcer's widow, who would frequent the station to listen to her late husband's voice.
What is Embankment Station?
The lost remains of King Richard III, who died in battle in 1485, were found under a car park in this English city in 2012. Within days of the discovery, this city's football club began a winning streak that boosted them from the bottom of the league and helped contribute to their shocking Premier League victory in 2016. Some suggest that finding the lost body of the king helped contribute to the city's boosted morale.
What is Leicester?
The turbulent relationship between the two sibling bandmates of this famous Manchester Britpop band led to their eventual breakup in 2009. Fifteen years later, the band has gotten back together to tour once more in 2025. Their song "Wonderwall" is known as this millennium's anthem.
What is Oasis?