British History, Traditions
A cultural staple imported from China in the 17th century
What is tea?
The massive circular stone structure built around 2500 BC used as an ancient calendar
What is Stonehenge?
The traditional food that British children leave out for Father Christmas and his reindeer
What are mince pies and carrots?
The English capital city founded by the Romans around 43 AD near the River Thames
What is London?
The full name for the British Broadcasting Company
What is the BBC?
The oldest university in England
The iconic London bell that chimes every 15 minutes housed inside a 316 feet clock tower and a symbol of British democracy.
What is Big Ben?
An ancient English winter tradition involving caroling and spiced mulled cider
What is wassailing?
The Scottish capital city known for its castle, the Royal Mile, and the birthplace of legendary authors Robert Louis Stevenson and Sir Walter Scott
What is Edinburgh?
The official name for the Great British Baking Show
What is the Great British Bake Off?
The oldest and largest occupied castle in the world
What is Windsor Castle?
The historic street in Edinburgh, connecting Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse
What is the Royal Mile?
The name for the British underground subway system
What is the Tube?
The English city known for its Roman and Viking heritage and stunning medieval architecture
What is York?
The classic tv show about veterinarian James Herriott who lived and worked in the Yorkshire Dales in the mid 1900s
What is All Creatures Great and Small?
The London home of the monarchs
What is Buckingham Palace?
The day after Christmas traditionally known for giving gifts to those in need
What is Boxing Day?
The Irish capital city founded by the Vikings near the River Liffey known for the Guiness Brewery and Trinity College housing the legendary Book of Kells
What is Dublin?
The name of the now famous cafe in Edinburgh where J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter
What is Elephant House?
The 23,000 precious gemstones kept & guarded by the Beefeaters in the Tower of London
What are the Crown Jewels?
The English city known for one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in northern Europe
What is York Minster?
The traditional British light meal typically served between 3:30-5:00 consisting of light crustless sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and sweet pastries
What is Afternoon Tea?
The quaint historic market town in the Cotswolds - its Old English Saxon name meaning 'holy place on the hill'
What is Stow on the Wold?
The London train station where Platform 9 3/4 is located
What is Kings Cross?