Which King is said to have ordered the murder of Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral ? Henry II What is the name of the Italian banker, who in 1982, was found hanged from Blackfriars bridge? Roberto Calvi Roman Emperor Claudius was allegedly murdered by his wife Agrippina by using a poisoned vegetable. Which vegetable? Mushroom […]
20 Pub Quiz Questions #6
In 1965, who became the first non-Royal to appear on a British Coin? Winston Churchill The term “Nosey Parker” comes from the nickname of Matthew Parker, a man who lived in 16th Century Britain. What seminal position did he hold – Was he the Prime Minister, the Lord of the Admiralty, the Archbishop of Canterbury […]
20 Pub Quiz Questions #5
Which King was killed in the Battle of Bosworth? Richard III Which Kings of Leon song begins with the line “I’ve been roaming around, always looking down at all I see”? Use Somebody Which legendary figure is played by Brad Pitt in the 2004 movie Troy? Achilles Which male solo artist is best known for […]
Pub Quiz #36
General Knowledge 1. “A Day In The Life” is the song that closes which famous album? Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band 2. The plot of the film “National Velvet” centres around what kind of animal? Horse 3. The poker hand known as “Dead Man’s Hand” is named so because which famous figure from the […]
20 Quiz Questions #4
What links the TV icons Steptoe and Son, with a current UK singer with the real name Rory Graham? Rag n Bone Man What name was shared by three kings of Scotland and three tsars of Russia? Alexander What nut would you find at the centre of a Ferrero Rocher? Hazelnut What wine is traditionally […]
Pub Quiz #36
General Knowledge 1. Who played Dirty Harry in films such as The Dead Pool, Sudden Impact and Magnum Force? Clint Eastwood 2. Actress Isla Fisher is married to which British comedian, actor and writer? Sacha Baron Cohen 3. Despite what the poet John Betjamin may say about the town, which town was voted as the […]