Questions on British and UK Cities

Answer to Master Chain Question 8: Neville Chamberlain

Master Chain Question 9: Neville Chamberlain’s father Joseph was also a distinguished politician and was the mayor of which British city?

Here are twelve more questions on British cities.  Please scroll down for the answers.

1. Traditionally a Cockney has to born within the sound of the bells of which church in London?

2. The Royal Mile in Edinburgh links which two famous buildings?

3. What is the name of the sports stadium in Cardiff which hosts Wales international rugby matches?

4. On which river does Belfast stand?

5. What was the former name of the famous prison in Manchester, now known as HMP Manchester?

6. In which British city is Kelvingrove Park?

7. The pop bands The Human League and Pulp come from which city?

8. The Theatre Royal in which city is regarded as the oldest theatre in Britain?

9. Grey’s Monument is a famous feature of which city?

10. Which city is home to Thorpe railway station?

11. In which city is HMS Victory now to be found?

12. Which architect designed the new Coventry Cathedral which was erected following World War II?

 

Answers

Master Chain Answer: Birmingham

1. St.Mary-le-Bow

2. Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse

3. The Milennium Stadium

4. The Laggan

5. Strangeways

6. Glasgow

7. Sheffield

8. Bristol

9. Newcastle

10. Norwich

11. Portsmouth

12. Sir Basil Spence