Music
Which music band got together at University College London in 1996?
Coldplay
The inventor of the Victorian period Charles Babbage was the first scientist to pioneer ...
a computer
He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language
William Shakespeare
When and where was Admiral Nelson fatally wounded?
Battle of Trafalgar, 1805
What is the UK's second largest city by population?
Manchester
It is believed that this musical instrument originates from ancient Egypt and was brought to Scotland by invading Roman Legions. Others maintain that the instrument was brought over the water by the colonising Scots tribes from Ireland
Bagpipes
Tim Berners-Lee is known worldwide as ...
"the Father of the Internet"
She was the first woman to hold the office of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Margaret Thatcher
Which monarch formed the Church of England after the Pope refused to annul their marriage?
Henry VIII
Which three countries are represented in the current UK flag also known as Union Jack?
England, Ireland, Scotland
Which band name is translated as ‘fast fashion’?
Depeche Mode
Scotsman John Logie Baird created ...
television
In 1594 HE joined a group of fellow English Catholics, led by Robert Catesby, in a plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in order to kill King James I and his Government. Who is HE?
Guy Fawkes
The Doomsday Book was a survey of land and wealth throughout England, Wales, carried out under William the Conqueror. When was it completed?
1086
Which Nobel Prize did Winston Churchill win?
Literature
Starting on the north west coast, you might find this song writing partnership and the rest of the group in a cavern. On a good day with sunshine, you might see them on Penny Lane or gathering fruit in some fields. Which city are we in?
Liverpool
Ada Lovelace made ...
the first computer programme
The first writer to ever become a billionaire.
J.K. Rowling
The Great Fire of London started in a shop. When did it happen and what shop was it?
Baker's
September 1666
What are people from Liverpool called?
Scousers
This composer is famous for the operas Peter Grimes and War Requiem. His surname proves that he is a true son of his land.
Benjamin Britten
John Montagu invented something most of us have eaten in our lifetime. What was it?
a sandwich
He is a famous British actor and the only actor in the world who has won 3 Oscars in the Best Actor category
Daniel Day-Lewis
Who was the first Prime Minster of Great Britain?
Robert Walpole
According to the legend, the kingdom and the Tower of London will fall when ...
six resident ravens ever leave the fortress.