British History, Traditions
Famous democratic document signed by King John in 1215
What is the Magna Carta?
One of the tallest sea cliffs in Europe, located in County Clare near Galway
What are the Cliffs of Moher?
A sweet treat that has been a part of the British Christmas tradition since the 16th century
What are mince pies?
A picturesque village in the Lake District, famous for its stunning scenery and literary heritage, particularly its connection to poet William Wordsworth
What is Grasmere?
The beloved children's story character from deepest darkest Peru that has a London train station named after him
Who is Paddington Bear?
The place where British Royal coronation takes place
What is Westminster Abbey?
The official residence of the British monarch since 1837 with 775 rooms
What is Buckingham Palace?
A ceremonial event held at Buckingham Palace where the Queen's Guard is formally relieved by a new guard, involving bearskin hats & a military band
What is the Changing of the Guard?
The historic English city founded in 1209 known for its prestigious university established by scholars fleeing Oxford
What is Cambridge University?
The baffling British sport with 11 players per team that involves wickets, overs, bails, and ducks and mandatory tea breaks
What is Cricket?
The favorite dog breed of Queen Elizabeth II that has become a national icon
What is the corgi?
The most central square in London, a cultural hub home to the iconic Nelson's Column surrounded by 4 lion statues
What is Trafalgar Square?
Fun Christmas items involving cardboard tubes with paper hats, a plastic toy, and a corny joke
The vibrant English city known for being the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and home of the first professional football league
What is Manchester?
The renown 2-week tennis championship held in London the first 2 weeks of July
The Queen of an era who ruled in the 1800s and married Prince Albert with whom she had 9 children
Who is Queen Victoria?
Originally a market for fruits and vegetables, this area of London has evolved into an upscale shopping and entertainment district
What is Covent Garden?
The UK has eight of these official days where nothing is open except the pubs
The energetic Irish city that is a cultural hub known for its lively arts scene, festivals, and traditional Irish pub music
What is Galway?
The British word for college
What is 'uni'?
The phrase recited when a monarch dies
What is "The King is dead, long live the King."
Located on the edge of Grasmere in England's Lake District, best known as the home of poet William Wordsworth
What is Dove Cottage?
An iconic London phrase heard millions of times daily in the underground subway
What is "Mind the Gap"?
The Irish city located in County Kerry known for its rich history, the country's first national park with breathtaking landscapes, and a Christmas song ;)
What is Killarney?
The British name for American soccer
What is 'football'?