London!
The Underground
British Idioms
100

What's the name of the river that runs through London?

The river Thames

100

What's another word for an underground railway?

A subway

100

Chuffed

Pleased or happy

200

What's the name of the bridge crossing the Thames near the London Tower?

London Bridge


200

What year did the first underground railway open?

1863

200

Knackered

Very tired

300

The name of the official residence of the British monarch?

Buckingham palace

300

How much did the first underground railway cost to build?

Over 100 million in today's dollars

300

"and Bob's your uncle!"

Tadaa, voilĂ , or there you have it

400

How many airports does London have?

Five

400

What was the attraction they built in Earls Court?

A 30-story Ferris wheel

400

Chinwag

a good chat or gossip session

500

How many people does London have?

8.63 million

500

What was the name of the machine used to dig the first tube tunnels?

The Greathead Shield

500

Chockablock

very full or packed