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How many Aubrey holes are there?

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56

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What is the approximate weight of the largest trilithon stones?

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30 tons

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What was the probable purpose of the Durrington Walls site?

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site used for ritual or ceremonial activity

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What name do we give the Bronze Age people buried around Stonehenge?

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The Boscombe Bowmen

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What solar event is celebrated at Stonehenge around 21 June?

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Summer Solstice

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What does ‘dressed’ stone mean?

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made smooth by flaking and chipping the stone

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Where, in the area of the stone circle, were cremated human bones found in the 1930s?

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Aubrey Holes

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Which organisation manages Stonehenge?

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English Heritage

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How many Station Stones were there?

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Originally four Station Stones, of which only two remain

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What was the purpose of the West Kennet Long Barrow?

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Burial Site

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Where were the Bluestones brought from?

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Preseli hills in Pembrokeshire, Wales

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Name the army camp located near Stonehenge.

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Bulford Camp

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When did Shakespeare die (Day/month/year)?

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23rd April 1616

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How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?

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154

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Name the 18th century actor who organise the first Shakespeare festival in Stratford

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David Garrick

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Where is Shakespeare buried?

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Church of the Holy Trinity, Stratford

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17
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Who did Shakespeare’s daughter Susannah marry?

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John Hall

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18
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Who was Mary Arden?

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Shakespeare’s mother

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19
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Name the village where you will find Anne Hathaway’s cottage?

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Shottery

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Name TWO of the Shakespeare characters featured on the Gower memorial

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Hamlet (philosophy), Prince Hal (history), Lady Macbeth (tragedy), Falstaff (comedy)

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21
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Name a Stratford structure or building financed by Sir Hugh Clopton

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New Place

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22
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Which Stratford school did Shakespeare attend?

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King’s New School

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23
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Name the house Shakespeare bought as a retirement home

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New Place

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24
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Name John Harvard’s mother

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Katherine Rogers

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25
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What time does Shakespeare’s birthplace open?

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10am

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26
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Where is the coach drop off point in Stratford?

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Windsor Street car park

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The Royal Shakespeare Company performs at THREE permanent theatres in Stratford. Name TWO of them

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Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Swan Theatre, The Other Place

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Name the church where Shakespeare is buried

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Church of the Holy Trinity, Stratford

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Name the actor credited with reviving William Shakespeare’s plays in the 18th century

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David Garrick

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When married what age were a) William Shakespeare and b) Anne Hathaway?

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A) 18 B) 26

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What name is usually given to the time in Shakespeare’s life between 1585 and 1592?

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“Lost years”

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32
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Which of the five Shakespeare houses is the oldest?

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Anne Hathaway’s Cottage (1463)

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On the Gower memorial which of Shakespeare’s characters represent a) History and b) Philosophy?

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A) Prince Hal B) Hamlet

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34
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What is the single property adult price for Shakespeare’s Birthplace as of October 2023?

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£25.00

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35
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What type of poems did Shakespeare write?

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Sonnets

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36
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Name the Shakespeare tragedy that talks about “star-crossed lovers”.

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Romeo and Juliet

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Name the mother of John Harvard

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Katherine Rogers

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38
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Name the Earl of Warwick known as the ‘Kingmaker’

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Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick

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39
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Name the county in which Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle are located

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Warwickshire

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40
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Which motorway is the most direct between London and Stratford?

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M40

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41
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How many brothers and sisters did William Shakespeare have?

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7 - sisters Joan, Margaret, Joan, Anne - brothers Gilbert, Richard, Edmund

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The RSC runs the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford and two others. Name the other TWO

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Swan Theatre, The Other Place

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43
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Name the architect of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford

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Elisabeth Scott

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44
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Name the house Shakespeare retired to

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New Place

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45
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What was the maiden name of William Shakespeare’s mother?

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Arden

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46
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Who was Katherine Rodgers?

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Mother of John Harvard

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47
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Name the character representing philosophy on Shakespeare’s memorial in Stratford

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Hamlet

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48
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Name the TWO monarchs during Shakespeare’s lifetime

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Elizabeth I, James I

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49
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Which is the oldest of all the five Shakespeare houses?

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Anne Hathaway’s Cottage (1463)

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50
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Name TWO materials used in making wattle and daube

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Wood, soil, clay, sand, animal dung, straw

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Name ONE place where you can see Shakespeare’s Coat of Arms

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Holy Trinity Church, Stratford, Shakespeare’s birthplace

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52
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Give (i) the year Shakespeare was born (ii) the year he died

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(I) 1564 (ii) 1616

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What was the name of ‘the Kingmaker’?

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Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick

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54
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Who operates Warwick Castle?

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Merlin Entertainments (The Tussauds Group)

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Name TWO of Shakespeare’s three children

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Susannah Hall, Hamnet Shakespeare, Judith Quiney

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Name the first acting company which Shakespeare joined

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Lord Chamberlain’s Men

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57
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Name ONE of the two actors and friends of Shakespeare who published the ‘First Folio’

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John Heminges Henry Condell

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What was the profession of Shakespeare’s father?

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Glove maker

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59
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What did Shakespeare leave to his wife Anne in his will?

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His second best bed

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Name TWO of the theatres in Stratford

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Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Swan Theatre, The Other Place

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Name the king who re founded the old Guild School as The King’s New School in 1553, the school which Shakespeare later attended

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Edward VI

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Name the village where Anne Hathaway’s cottage is located

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Shottery

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Name the organisation that currently owns the Stratford house where Catherine Rogers lived

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Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

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Name the church where Shakespeare is buried

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Church of the Holy Trinity, Stratford

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Which animal appears on the coat of arms of the Earl of Warwick?

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Lion

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Warwick castle has one of the largest trebuchets in the world. What is a trebuchet?

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A large catapult used as a siege engine

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Name the Shakespeare character who represents ‘history’ on the Gower Memorial is Stratford-upon-Avon

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Prince Hal

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Name the husband of Shakespeare’s daughter, Susanna

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John Hall

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Name the architect of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon which opened in 1932, after the previous theatre was destroyed by fire

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Elisabeth Scott

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Name the London merchant who originally built New Place, which was later bought by William Shakespeare

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Sir Hugh Clopton

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Name the village in which Shakespeare’s mother, Mary Arden, lived before her marriage

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Wilmcote

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72
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Trinity Church is approached along an avenue of lime trees. What are they said to represent?

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12 disciples and 12 tribes of Israel

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What are the generally accepted dates (day/month/year) of William Shakespeare’s (i) birth? (Ii) death?

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(I) 23 April 1564 (ii) 23 April 1616

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Name the grammar school where William Shakespeare is traditionally said to have been educated

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King’s New School

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Name the house in the High Street, where Catherine Rogers lived in the early 17th century

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Harvard House

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Who organised the first Shakespeare festival in 1769?

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David Garrick

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What is the family name of the Earls of Warwick, owners of Warwick Castle until 1978?

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Greville

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Warwick the Kingmaker was an important figure in which period of English history?

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War of the Roses

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Historically, what was Stratford-upon-Avon known for in terms of commerce and trade?

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Stratford-upon-Avon was part of the medieval wool trade. The town was situated on the route of the London-Worcester trading route, which contributed to its economic development. The wool industry was a key aspect of commerce, and Stratford became known for its wool and cloth markets.

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Besides the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, name another notable theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.

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The Swan Theatreand The Other Place.

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81
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How many children did William Shakespeare have, and can you name them?

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He had three children. The eldest,Susanna and the twins,JudithandHamnet.

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82
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Name a cultural festival or event that takes place annually in Stratford-upon-Avon to celebrate the works of William Shakespeare

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TheShakespeare BirthdayCelebrations, in April

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What is the name of the house where William Shakespeare was born, and is it open to the public?

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Shakespeare’s Birthplace

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Identify at least two historical landmarks or buildings in Stratford-upon-Avon associated with William Shakespeare

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New Place, Holly Trinity Church,Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall, Hall’s Croft,

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Can you name a significant river that flows through Stratford-upon-Avon?

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River Avon

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What were the names of Shakespeare’s parents?

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John Shakespeare and Mary Arden

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What is the number of Shakespeare’s siblings?

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He is the eldest of 8 children in total

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Which of the Shakespeare’s brothers are buried at Southwark Cathedral?

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Edmund, the youngest of Shakespeare’s siblings

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Which of the Shakespeare’s siblings outlived him?

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Joan

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Where is the Shakespeare’s birthplace house?

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Henley St, Stratford-upon-Avon

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What was the one of the Shakespeare’s nickname?

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Bard of Avon or Swan of Avon

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What significant event took place in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564, the same year William Shakespeare was born?

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The Great Plague

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What are the 3 categories of Shakespeare’s plays?

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comedies, histories, and tragedies

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Name the Shakespeare character who represents ‘history’ on the Gower Memorial in Stratford-upon-Avon

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PRINCE HAL - Henry, Prince of Wales - eldest son of Henry IV; nicknamed ‘Hal’ or ‘Harry’, later Henry V of England. Character in the history play Henry IV

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Name the husband of Shakespeare’s daughter, Susanna.

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John Hall

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Name the architect of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratfordupon-Avon which opened in 1932, after the previous theatre was destroyed by fire

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The New Shakespeare Memorial Theatre was designed by Elisabeth Scott

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Name the London merchant who originally built New Place, which was later bought by William Shakespeare

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Hugh Clopton

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Name the village in which Shakespeare’s mother, Mary Arden, lived before her marriage

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The nearby village of Wilmcote

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Trinity Church is approached along an avenue of lime trees. What are they said to represent?

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12 tribes of Israel and 12 apostles

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What are the generally accepted dates (day/month/year) of William Shakespeare’s (i) birth? (ii) death?

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Birth: 23/04/1564 ( Baptism Holy Trinity Church 26/04/1564

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Name the grammar school where William Shakespeare is traditionally said to have been educated.

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William started at the King Edward VI Grammar School (also called The King’s New School) on Church Street,when he was seven.

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Name the house in the High Street, where Catherine Rogers lived in the early 17th century.

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Harvard House,it was once the home of Catherine Rogers, mother of John Harvard, the founder of Harvard University USA.

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Who organised the first Shakespeare festival in 1769?

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David Garrick

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What is the family name of the Earls of Warwick, owners of Warwick Castle until 1978?

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Greville

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105
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Warwick the Kingmaker was an important figure in which period of English history?

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War of the Roses

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106
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Name the building in which Shakespeare died in 1616.

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At New Place, his family home from 1597 until he died in the house in 1616.

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107
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Name the husband of Susanna, Shakespeare’s eldest daughter.

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John Hall

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108
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Give the admission price for an adult to visit Shakespeare’s grave in Holy Trinity church.

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£1.50 for adults

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109
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By what other name is the White Swan pub in Stratford also known?

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was known as the King’s House. The White Swan’s building has been dated back to 1450. It was used as an inn as early as 1560, when it was known as the King’s House

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Name the village where Shakespeare’s mother, Mary Arden, spent her childhood.

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Wilmcote

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111
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Who officially opened the refurbished Royal Shakespeare Theatre in March 2011?

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The Queen Elizabeth II officially opens the transformed Royal Shakespeare Theatre

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112
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Which Shakespeare play, set in 11th Century Scotland, is considered the unluckiest play?

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Macbeth

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113
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What are the lime trees in Holy Trinity Churchyard traditionally supposed to represent?

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12 tribes of Israel and 12 apostles

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114
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In which year did Shakespeare marry Anne Hathaway?

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November 1582 and they remained married until Shakespeare’s death. At the time of their marriage William was 18, while Anne was 26—and pregnant with their first child ( Suzanna)

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115
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What is the generally accepted date (day/month/ year) of William Shakespeare’s birth?

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23/04/1564

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116
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Who was Mary Arden?

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Mary Arden was the mother of William Shakespeare

117
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In which year was the First Folio of Shakespeare’s plays published?

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The First Folio is the first collected edition of William Shakespeare’s plays, collated and published in1623, seven years after his death.

118
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Which Shakespeare character represents ‘tragedy’ on the Gower Memorial in Stratford-upon-Avon?

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Lady Macbeth

119
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What are the summer opening times of Shakespeare’s Birthplace?

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from9am to 6pm(June to August)

120
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What is generally considered to be Shakespeare’s last play?

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The Tempest

121
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Give the exact date of Shakespeare’s death (day/month/year)

A

His burial in Holy Trinity Church is recorded in Stratford-upon-Avon’s parish register on 23 April 1616

122
Q

What was the name of Shakespeare’s son?

A

Hamnet Shakespeare was the only son of William Shakespeare, and a twin toJudith. Hamnet Shakespeare was named after Hamnet Sadler, a friend of the Shakespeare family. He died at the age of 11 and was buried inthe churchyard at Holy Trinity

123
Q

How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?

A

Shakespeare wrote 154 sonnets.

124
Q

On the Gower memorial, which of Shakespeare’s characters represent (i) comedy and (ii) history?

A

(i) Falstaff (ii)Prince Hal

125
Q

Name the Royal Shakespeare Company’s third theatre in Stratford which re-opened in March 2016.

A

The Other Place

126
Q

Who built the house at New Place which Shakespeare bought in 1597?

A

Hugh Clapton

127
Q

Who was Catherine Rogers?

A

mother of John Harvard, the founder of Harvard University USA.

128
Q

Name ONE of William Shakespeare’s family members also buried in Holy Trinity Church.

A

His wife, Anne Hathaway, daughter Susanna, son-in-law Dr John Hall andThomas Nash(first husband of Shakespeare’s grand-daughter, Elizabeth) are also buried in the chancel alongside him.

129
Q

How many plays has Shakespeare written altogether?

A

include 38 plays, 2 narrative poems, 154 sonnets, and a variety of other poems.

130
Q

In which village would you find Anne Hathaway’s Cottage?

A

the village of Shottery

131
Q

Shakespeare’s birthplace is half-timbered. What is the technical description of the material between the timber framework?

A

wattle and daub

132
Q

What is the name of the deer park in which the young Shakespeare is said to have been caught poaching?

A

he was caught poaching on Sir Thomas Lucy’s land at Charlecote Park, which is situated just 4 miles away from Stratford-upon-Avon.

133
Q

Which organisation is responsible for maintaining historic Shakespeare sites?

A

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust( independent charity, which generates its income through the support of visitors, donors, volunteers and Friends) , was formed in 1847 following the purchase of Shakespeare’s Birthplace as a national memorial.

134
Q

What was the relationship between the owners of Harvard House in 1600 and the founder of Harvard University?

A

Once known as the Ancient House, It was built in 1596 by Thomas Rogers, grandfather of the benefactor ofHarvard University,John Harvard. The House has been cared for by theShakespeare Birthplace Trust, on behalf of Harvard University, since 1990.Harvard Housestands at what is now 26 High Street

135
Q

In which building would you find a tower with a viewing point over Stratford?

A

RSC Tower at Royal Shakespeare Theatre, on the banks of the River Avon near Clopton Bridge.

136
Q

Name a structure in Stratford-upon-Avon built at the expense of Sir Hugh Clopton.

A

New PlacewasWilliam Shakespeare’s final place of residence, where he died there in 1616. The whole building was demolished by Francis Gastrel.in 1759. It was never rebuilt and only the foundations remain.

137
Q

What does “Avon” mean, as in the place name “ Stratford-Upon-Avon

A

Anglo Saxons invaded Warwickshire in 7AD, who gave it the name ‘Stratford Upon Avon’ – a title meaning Stratum (Latin for ‘Street’), Ford for ‘shallow stream’, and Avon –a Celtic word for ‘river’.

138
Q

Name the former British Prime Minister made Knight of the Garter in December 2021.

A

Tony Blair

139
Q

What was the theme of the special exhibition in St George’s Hall in 2022?

A

Platinum Jubilee - QE2’s coronation gown and also jewells

140
Q

Where is the disabled entry to St George’s Chapel located?

A

?

141
Q

On which days is Windsor Castle currently closed?

A

Tues/Wed

142
Q

Who uses the motto: “Ich Dien”?

A

Prince of Wales

143
Q

Name the child of Queen Victoria who is buried in the Albert Memorial Chapel.

A

Prince Leopold (youngest son)

144
Q

Name the architect who modernised the royal apartments for King Charles II.

A

Hugh May

145
Q

What caused the 1992 Windsor Castle fire?

A

Workman’s lamp left on overnight

146
Q

Who has moved into Adelaide Cottage in Windsor Home Park?

A

Prince William & family

147
Q

Why was Queen Mary’s Dollhouse exhibited at the Empire Exhibition in 1924?

A

show-case for British workmanship

148
Q

Name the king who commissioned the current St George’s Chapel.

A

Edward III

149
Q

The Garter Lunch is usually held in which room in Windsor Castle?

A

Waterloo Chamber

150
Q

Give the exact date that Magna Carta was signed at Runnymede.

A

12th June 1215

151
Q

Between which ages do boys attend Eton College?

A

13-18

152
Q

Name the architect of the Guildhall in Windsor.

A

Christopher Wren

153
Q

Name the side chapel in St George’s Chapel in which Queen Elizabeth II is buried.

A

King George VI Memorial Chapel

154
Q

Which king’s sword is displayed in the South Transept of St George’s Chapel?

A

Edward III - founder of the “College” and of the Order of the Garter

155
Q

Name the bell in the Round Tower which is tolled on the death of the sovereign.

A

The Sebastopol Bell (captured at end of Crimean War)

156
Q

When was the Order of the Garter founded?

A

1348

157
Q

Name the gateway from Castle Hill into the Lower Ward (through which the guards pass for Changing of the Guard).

A

Henry VIII Gate

158
Q

Name the wife of Henry VIII who is buried with him in St George’s Chapel.

A

Jane Seymour

159
Q

Where in Windsor Castle are the royal archives stored?

A

Round Tower

160
Q

Who is the current ranger of Windsor Great Park?

A

KC3

161
Q

Name the king who gave his abdication speech at Windsor Castle in 1936.

A

Edward VIII

162
Q

At what time does the Guard Change take place in Windsor?

A

11am

163
Q

Which group of people live in the Horseshoe Cloister?

A

Adult choristers

164
Q

Name the artwork in Runnymede by Hew Locke.

A

The Jurors - 12 bronze chairs.

165
Q

Name the cottage in Windsor, where the Prince and Princess of Wales live.

A

Adelaide Cottage

166
Q

Where in Windsor are state banquets held?

A

St George’s Hall

167
Q

In which month does Royal Ascot take place?

A

June

168
Q

What is the title of the recent installation by Hugh Locke to commemorate Magna Carta on Runnymede meadow?

A

The Jurors

169
Q

Which King of England began the rebuilding of Windsor Castle, previously a simple motte and bailey, in stone?

A

Henry I

170
Q

Who was the first King of England to be buried in St George’s Chapel?

A

Edward IV

171
Q

Name the architect who remodelled the State Apartments for Charles II.

A

Hugh May

172
Q

Who was the painter of the Banquet of the Gods ceiling in the King’s Dining Room?

A

Antonio Verrio

173
Q

Who painted the portraits in the Waterloo Chamber?

A

Sir Thomas Lawrence

174
Q

When was the first horse race run at Ascot?

A

1711

175
Q

Which member of the Royal Family was married in St George’s Chapel in 1999?

A

Prince Edward (now Duke of Edinburgh) to Sophie Rhys-Jones

176
Q

Who was the first person to be buried in the Frogmore Mausoleum?

A

Prince Albert

177
Q

The Albert Memorial Chapel in St George’s Chapel contains two tombs. Name the occupant of ONE of them.

A

Prince Leopald Duke of Albany and Prince Albert, Due of Clarence

178
Q

Whose statue in Windsor Great Park is nicknamed “the Copper Horse”?

A

George III

179
Q

Where in Windsor Castle are the Royal Archives located?

A

The Round Tower

180
Q

There are two common explanations of the motto “Honisoit qui mal y pense”.

A

Shame on those who questioned Edward III’s right to the throne of France

181
Q

Whereabouts in the Castle Precincts are the living quarters of the Military Knights?

A

Lower Ward

182
Q

Why do symbols of Sir Reginald Bray feature prominently in the roof bosses of the nave of St George’s Chapel?

A

Because he paid a considerable sum to pay for the completion of the Nave

183
Q

In what year did the Royal Family change its name from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor?

A

1917

184
Q

How is the Queen becoming our longest- reigning monarch being celebrated at Windsor Castle?

A

? Opening of Queen’s Walkway

185
Q

By what name was Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, commonly known?

A

Warwick the Kingmaker

186
Q

Name the king whose equestrian statue is on the Long Walk at Windsor Great Park.

A

George III

187
Q

Where in Windsor did Prince Charles marry Mrs. Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005?

A

Windsor Guildhall

188
Q

Name TWO locations in Windsor Castle where there are WCs for disabled visitors.

A
  1. Exit from security hall. 2. North Terrace. 3. Engine Court
189
Q

In which room within the State Apartments are new Knights of the Garter invested?

A

Garter Throne Room

190
Q

Name the only living British Prime Minister who is a member of the Order of the Garter.

A

Now 2 - John Major and Tony Blair

191
Q

What is the maximum group size a Blue Badge Guide is permitted to lead on a complete tour of the interior of St George’s Chapel?

A

7

192
Q

In what year was the Round Tower at Windsor Castle built in stone?

A

1170

193
Q

Where are Prince Albert and Queen Victoria buried?

A

Royal Mausoleum at Frogmore

194
Q

The statue of which of Queen Victoria’s grandsons can be seen at the bottom of Thames Street, Windsor?

A

Prince Christian Victor

195
Q

Who grants membership to the Order of the Garter?

A

The Monarch, King Charles III

196
Q

Who designed Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House?

A

Edwin Lutyens

197
Q

Between which months are the semi-state rooms open at Windsor Castle?

A

November-February

198
Q

How much is the annual tuition & boarding fee at Eton College?

A

£49,998

199
Q

Give the exact date of the agreeing of Magna Carta by King John at Runnymede

A

15/6/1215

200
Q

Give the exact date (day/month/year) of the fire at Windsor Castle.

A

20/11/1992

201
Q

Who founded Eton college?

A

Henry VI

202
Q

Which fruit representing Catherine of Aragon can be seen in the coat of Arms over the Henry VIII gateway to Windsor Castle?

A

Pomegranate

203
Q

Name the current exhibition in the gallery at Windsor Castle.

A

N/A

204
Q

What is the motto of the Order of the Garter?

A

Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense - Shame on him who thinks evil of it

205
Q

Name the last King buried in St George’s Chapel.

A

George VI

206
Q

In which grand banqueting hall in Windsor Castle are there portraits painted by Sir Thomas Lawrence of those who contributed to the defeat of Napoleon?

A

Waterloo Chamber

207
Q

What is the Queen Elizabeth I long gallery at Windsor Castle used for today?

A

Royal Library

208
Q

Which Windsor Great Park residence is home to Prince Andrew?

A

Royal Lodge

209
Q

Name the 1000th Knight of the Garter.

A

Prince William Prince of Wales

210
Q

Name TWO of the commemorative monuments at Runnymede.

A

Magna Carta Monument - JFK Memorial

211
Q

What is the time of the last admission to Windsor Castle during the winter months?

A

15:00

212
Q

Name ONE king who was imprisoned at Windsor Castle.

A

Charles I

213
Q

Name the king responsible for the creation of the Semi-State Apartments at Windsor.

A

George IV

214
Q

Who live in the cottages opposite the entrance to St George’s chapel?

A

the Military Knights

215
Q

Name (i) the son and (ii) grandson of Queen Victoria buried in the Albert Memorial Chapel. (i) (ii)

A

Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (youngest son) & Prince Albert, Duke of Clarence (eldest grandson)

216
Q

What time do the guards usually enter the castle for the Guard Change?

A

11.00 hrs

217
Q

In which year was the Order of the Garter founded

A

1348

218
Q

In which month does Royal Ascot usually take place?

A

June

219
Q

Where exactly is Prince Philip’s coffin in St George’s Chapel at the moment?

A

alongside QE2 in King George VI Memorial Chapel, St George’s Chapel

220
Q

Give the exact date the great fire started at Windsor Castle.

A

20-Nov-92

221
Q

In which year was Eton college founded?

A

1440

222
Q

What is (i) a motte (ii) a bailey? (i) (ii)

A

i) artificial mound of earth ii) castle precincts or wards inside the external walls

223
Q

Name the Archbishop of Canterbury who drafted the Magna Carta

A

Stephen Langton

224
Q

Name the part of Windsor Castle converted into a stone terrace by Queen Elizabeth I

A

North Terrace?

225
Q

The statue of which king stands in the Quadrangle of Windsor castle?

A

Charles II

226
Q

Name the architect who remodelled the State Apartments for George IV.

A

Sir Jeffry Wyatville

227
Q

Where can you buy goods and produce from the Royal Estates?

A

At the Royal Farms Windsor Farm Shop

228
Q

Which king founded Eton College

A

Henry VI

229
Q

What is the motto of The Order of the Garter in French OR English?

A

Honi soit qui mal y pense/shame on anyone who thinks evil of it

230
Q

Who is Ranger of Windsor Great Park?

A

King Charles III

231
Q

Name the 100 year old who was knighted at Windsor by the Queen in 2020 after he raised £33m for the NHS

A

(Captain now Sir) Tom Moore

232
Q

Name the garden designer of Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House

A

Gertrude Jekyll

233
Q

Name the side chapel where Princess Margaret’s ashes are buried.

A

King George VI Memorial Chapel

234
Q

Name the TWO London railway terminals from which you can travel to Windsor.

A

Waterloo & Paddington

235
Q

Name the artist who painted the portrait of King Charles I in three positions.

A

Anthony van Dyck

236
Q

Name the British monarch who was the first to open Windsor Castle to the public.

A

Queen Victoria (1848 State Apartments)? King George IV?

237
Q

The view from the North Terrace in Windsor Castle looks to Eton College. What is the annual school fee at Eton College?

A

£50.00

238
Q

Name the craftsman who created the woodcarvings in the King’s Dining Room.

A

Grinling Gibbons

239
Q

What is “Easter Court”?

A

One of the two times a year when the king is in official residence at Windsor Castle

240
Q

Name the TWO dukes who pay their “quit rent” each year with a flag, which can usually be seen in the State Apartments. (i) (ii)

A

Duke of Marlborough & Duke of Wellington?

241
Q

St George’s Chapel is a Royal Peculiar. What does that mean?

A

exempt from the jurisdiction of the traditional Church authorities and not accountable to Archbishop of Canterbury or local bishops

242
Q

Where is the wheelchair user access to the Inner Hall and State Apartments at Windsor Castle?

A

North Terrace?

243
Q

Name the first King to hold court at Windsor Castle. .

A

William I?????

244
Q

Give the date (month and year) of the fire at Windsor Castle.

A

20-Nov-92

245
Q

Who live in the Horseshoe Cloister?

A

choristers

246
Q

Name the royal princess who was married in St George’s Chapel in October 2018.

A

Princess Eugenie

247
Q

What was the amount of the Sovereign Grant received by the King for the year 2022-23?

A

£86.3 million

248
Q

What is the time of the last visitor admission to Windsor Castle between 1 March and 31 October?

A

16.00 hrs (1 Nov- 28 Feb 15.00 hrs)

249
Q

In which room within Windsor Castle are State Banquets held?

A

St George’s Hall

250
Q

Eton College was founded by (i) which King? (ii) in which year?

A

Henry VI

251
Q

Name ONE royal burial visible in the Albert Memorial Chapel in Windsor Castle.

A

Queen Victoria’s youngest son Leopold (haemophiliac) or Edward VII’s eldest son Prince Albert (Russian flu)

252
Q

In what year was the Round Tower built in stone?

A

1170 (Henry II)

253
Q

Whose equestrian statue stands at the base of the Round Tower in the Upper Ward of Windsor castle?

A

Charles II

254
Q

The Order of the Garter was founded (i) in which year? (ii) by which English king?

A

Edward III in 1348

255
Q

Who is memorialised in the Urswick Chapel within St George’s Chapel?

A

Princess Charlotte (only child of George IV - died in childbirth)

256
Q

Name the architect who designed the George V Memorial Fountain in Windsor

A

Sir Edwin Lutyens

257
Q

Who live in the lodgings facing the entrance to St George’s Chapel in the Lower Ward?

A

the Military Knights

258
Q

i) At which event AND ii) in which year was Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House first exhibited?

A

Empire Exhibition - 1924

259
Q

Apart from Windsor Castle, name ONE other castle built by William the Conqueror to defend the upper reaches of the Thames.

A

Oxford or Wallingford

260
Q

Name the royal princess whose memorial was installed in the northwest corner of St George’s Chapel after her death in 1817.

A

Princess Charlotte

261
Q

Name the American bishop who delivered the sermon at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

A

Reverend Michael Curry

262
Q

Name the Prussian General (surname/family name only required) whose portrait hangs in the Waterloo Chamber.

A

Von Blücher

263
Q

For the changing of the guard:

A

(i) 10.45 (II) 11.00

264
Q

Name the grandson of Queen Victoria who is buried in the Albert Memorial Chapel.

A

Prince Albert, th Duke of Clarence

265
Q

Name the monarch born at Windsor Castle on 6th December 1421.

A

Henry VI

266
Q

At what time does St George’s Chapel close to visitors on Mondays to Saturdays?

A

14.3

267
Q

Which property in Home Park was gifted by the Queen to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex?

A

Frogmore Cottage

268
Q

In which tower in Windsor Castle are the Royal Archives and the Royal Photographic Collection housed?

A

Round Tower

269
Q

Name the former Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire who was appointed Lady of the Garter by the Queen earlier this year.

A

Dame Mary Fagan

270
Q

Name the Eton College boarding house where both Prince William and Prince Harry were boarders.

A

Manor House

271
Q

Name the art installation by Mark Wallinger installed at Runnymede.

A

Writ in Water

272
Q

Name the first King to hold court at Windsor Castle.

A

Henry I

273
Q

Name the royal princess who was married in St George’s Chapel in October 2018.

A

Princess Eugenie

274
Q

In which room within Windsor Castle are State Banquets held?

A

St George’s Hall

275
Q

What is the time of the last visitor admission to Windsor Castle between 1 March and 31 October?

A

16

276
Q

The Order of the Garter was founded (i) in which year?

A

(i) 1348

277
Q

(ii) by which English king?

A

(ii) Edward III

278
Q

Who is memorialised in the Urswick Chapel within St George’s Chapel?

A

Princess Charlotte

279
Q

Name the architect who designed the George V Memorial Fountain in Windsor.

A

Edwin Lutyens

280
Q

Who live in the lodgings facing the entrance to St George’s Chapel in the Lower Ward?

A

Military Knights

281
Q

Give the date (month and year) of the fire at Windsor Castle.

A

Nov-92

282
Q

Who live in the Horseshoe Cloister?

A

Choristers of St Georges Chapel

283
Q

What was the amount of the Sovereign Grant received by the Queen for the year 2017-2018?

A

£76.1 Million

284
Q

Eton College was founded by (i) which King?

A

(i) Henry VI (ii)

285
Q

(ii) in which year?

A

(Iii) 1440

286
Q

In what year was the Round Tower built in stone?

A

1170

287
Q

Name ONE royal burial visible in the Albert Memorial Chapel in Windsor Castle.

A
  1. Prince Leopald, Duke of Albany 2. Prince Albert, Duke of Clarence
288
Q

Whose equestrian statue stands at the base of the Round Tower in the Upper Ward of Windsor castle?

A

Charles II

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