UK General Knowledge #5

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Who became Lord Protector of the Commonwealth in 1653?

Oliver Cromwell

What publicly funded service was established in 1948?

NHS

Which Welsh actor appeared in the films 'The Elephant Man' and 'Hannibal'?

Anthony Hopkins

In what year did the English National Football Team win their only World Cup?

1966

Which monarch preceded James VI & I as Ruler of the Scots?

Mary, Queen of Scots

What is the capital of Northern Ireland?

Belfast

How many letters are there in the English alphabet?

What is the smallest historical county of England by size?

Rutland

Which London Cathedral held the funerals of Margaret Thatcher and Winston Churchill?

St Paul's Cathedral

In what year did the Millennium Stadium open in Cardiff?

1999

What 5-day music festival takes place in Somerset, England?

Glastonbury

What is the most common word in the English Language?

The

Who is the patron saint of Wales?

St David

What Island lies between Great Britain and Ireland?

Isle of Man

What type of cheese originated in South-West England?

Cheddar

Which English computer scientist founded the World Wide Web?

Tim Berners-Lee

What is the third largest city in Scotland by population?

Aberdeen

The Good Friday Agreement ended which 30 year conflict in Northern Ireland in 1998?

The Troubles

Which British naval city did the Mayflower depart in 1620?

Plymouth

What Bristol-born anonymous street artist is known for his political graffiti?

Banksy

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