Q1-400BS Flashcards
Which queen of England is said to have experienced a micaulous birth after visiting Bath
Mary of Modena
To what geological category does Bath stone belong?
oolitic limestone
Name one museum or gallery in or near bath other than the roman baths and the fashion museum
Victoria Art Gallery / Bath World Heritage site / Jane Austen Museum / The Holburne Museum
Whose rebus consisting of an olive tree a crown and a mitre can be seen on the west front of Bath Abbey?
Bishop Oliver King
How much water flows fromthe sacred spring daily?
over a million litres every day
Name a venue in Bath where a visitor today can bathe in spa water
Thermae Bath Spa
In which century was the first major excavation of the roman baths, resulting in their opening to the public?
19th C but not opened to public until 1897
Who developed the quarries at Combe Down,
Ralph Allen
Name “Beau” Nash’s mistress
Juliana Popjoy
Where was Jane Austen’s principal residence in Bath? She stayed there 3 years
4 Sydney Place
What is a Bath Oliver
A dry biscuit for cheese
Where did Thomas Gainsborough live in Bath?
17 The Circus
Name the Bath resident who discovered the planet Uranus?
William Herschel
Which photographic pioneer lived at Lacock Abbey?
William Henry Fox Talbot
In which year was Edgar crowned king of all england in Bath Abbey
973
Name the man who developed the quarries at Combe Down that provided the stone fro the building of Bath in the 18th C
Ralph Allen
What was the Roman name for Bath?
Aquae Sulis
What is the English translation of the Greek phrase above the main entrance to the Pump Room
Water is Best
Name the hills that surround Bath
Mendip Hills AONB
What is the temperature of the water flowing in to the Roman Baths
45.5 average
Where does the British actor/comedian John Cleese live in Bath?
The Royal Crescent
Name the Bishop who rebuilt bath abbey in the early 16th C
Bishop Oliver King
To whom is the obelisk in Queen Square dedicated
Frederick Prince of Wales - erected by Beau Nash 1738
Name one of Jane Austen’s novels which is partly set in BAth
Northanger Abbey and Persuasion
Name the goddess worshipped by the Romans at Bath
Minerva Sulis
Name the architect of Queen Square
John Wood the Elder
Name the principal architect of the new Thermae Bath Spa
Grimshaw
What is the name of the Bath Rugby home stadium
The Recreation Ground
Name the canal that joins the river avon in Bath
The Kennet and Avon canal
After which queen is Queen Square in Bath named?
Caroline of Ansbach - wife of King George II
Who was Juliana Popjoy?
Mistress of Richard ‘Beau’ Nash
Who is commemorated by the acorns which decorate the circus in Bath
Prince Bladud
What is the architectural style of the present bath abbey
Gothic with English perpendicular style strong vertical lines and flying buttresses
At which address in bath did Thomas Gainsborough live?
17 the Circus
What is the main difference between a bath chair and a sedan chair?
Wheels on Bath chair, sedan had to be carried
In what year was the world’s first postage stamp posted from Bath?
2nd May 1840
Name the Roman road that crossed teh river avon at Bath
The Fosse Way
Which queen miraculously gave birth to a son as a result of bathing in the waters of Bath?
Mary of Modena (bed-pan baby)
Name one of the improvements introduced to Bath by Richard Beau Nash
Social regulation of the society regulating days and established it as a fashionable resort. had to pass his scrutiny to be granted admission to balls and card parties
What was the main reason for the decline in popularity of Bath as a spa location
1761 Beau Nash left Bath and it became socially less fashionable by the end of the century
What is the time of the last entry to the roman baths during the summer
18:00
What was a ‘tepidarium’ in the Roman baths?
small transitional room with tepid pool of water between frigidarium and caldarium
Who was the architect of the pulteney bridge
Robert Adam
Name ONE TV series that was filmed in Laycock.
Downton Abbey
Name the astronomer who discovered the planet uranus from his house in Bath
William Herschel
Which church became known as the lantern of the west?
Bath Abbey (The Abbey church of St Peter and St Paul)
What name is given to the ground where Bath Rugby play?
The Recreation Ground
Name the 18th C architect who lived and died at 9 Queen Square
John Wood the Elder
Name the goddess worshipped in Roman Britain, whose gilt bronze head is on display inside the roman baths
Sulis Minerva
In which of his works did Charles dickens depict Bath?
Pickwick Papers
Name the physician/medical doctor associated with the founding of the royal mineral water hospital
William Oliver
In which street did horatio Nelson stay during his visit to Bath in 1797.
2 pierpont Street
Name the bishop who orgaised the restoration of the abbey after 1500?
Bishop Oliver King
Which festival is held in September every year in Bath?
Jane Austen Festival
Name the postmaster general and the bath resident who re-organised the postal service across England in the 18th C
Ralph Allen (of the Combe down quarry
Which legendary king is said to have won the Battle of Mount Badon?
Arthur
Name the patron of the Theatre Royal in Bath
Queen Camilla
What was the miracle of Queen Mary of Modena?
A baby
Name the founder of Lacock Abbey in 1232.
Ela Countess of Salisbury
Name one novel by Jane austen partially set in Bath
Northanger Abbey and Persuasion
Who was nicknamed the king of bath
Richard ‘Beau’ Nash - master of ceremonies.
Which museum is located in the BAth Assembly rooms
Will be the Georgian Experience, to open in 2026
Name the 18th C painter who lived at No17 the circus
Thomas Gainsborough
Which metal was used to line the great bath in the roman bath complex
lead
Name the English king who married Mary of Modena?
James II second wife
How many ionic columns are there on the facade of the royal crescent?
114
Name the goddess worshipped by the celts at bath before the romans arrived.
Sulis
How much water in litres or gallons rises daily from the hot springs
1.1 million
In which month is the bath festival usually held?
June - The Recreation ground
Name the owner of the quarries at Combe down which provided the stone for the development of Bath in the 18th C
Ralph Allen
Name the prince commemorated by the obelisk in Queen Square
Prince Frederick
Name the arichtect of the Pulteney Bridge
Robert Adam
What year was Edgar crowned king of all england in Bath Abbey
973
Name the bishop whose dream inspired the ladder of angels on the west front of Bath Abbey
Bishop Oliver King
Name mythical prince who discovered Bath’s mineral waters?
Prince Bladud
Name the roman road that linked Exeter and Lincoln via Bath
Fosse Way
Bath is in which county
Somerset
After which queen, wife of King George 2 was Queen Square in Bath named?
Caroline of Ansbach
Give one address where jane austen lived in Bath
The Paragon, Gay Street, Trim Street and Queen’s Square and Green Park buildings
For whom did John wood the elder design Prior Park?
Ralph Allen 1730-40s
NAme two foods specifically connected with Bath
Bath Olivers, Bath Buns and Sally Lunns
On what material were the Roman curse tablets written?
Lead
What international status was given to the city of Bath in 1987
World Heritage Site (2021 second as one of the great spa towns of Europe)
Name the two brothers who completed Bath Abbey’s fan-vaulted ceiling in 1617
Robert and William Vertue
What is the temperature of the hot spring in C or F
47.5C
Name the mythological figure whose head was carved on the pediment of the temple of Sulis Minerva
The Gorgon
NAme the Italian Bridge which was t he influence for Pulteney Bridge
Ponte Vecchio, Florence
In which decade was the Royal Crescent completed?
between 1767 and 1774
Name the canal which runs through BAth
Kennet and Avon Canal
What was the roman name for Bath?
Aquae Sulis
The assembly rooms and the guildhall are two locations used in which 2019 period drama
Bridgerton
Bath was bombed during ww2 what was the name of the air raids?
Baedecker raids after german travel guides as they targeted cultural sites in England
Name the tower standing on Landsdown Park, overlooking the city of Bath
Beckford’s Tower - William Beckford treasure house and museum eccentric
Name one of the Jane Austen books directly connected with Bath.
Northanger Abbey and Persuasion
What other name is Bath Abbey known by?
St Peter and St Paul Abbey
What was Richard Beau Nash’s profession in Bath?
Master of Ceremonies
What do the acorns on the circus buildings represent?
King Bladud and his love of pigs
Name the architect of Pulteney Bridge
Robert Adam
Which bathing pool was built in the 11th Century by John de Villula?
The King’s Bath
What was found in the Beau street hoard and is now on display at the Roman Baths museum?
17660 roman coins
In which year did Bishop Oliver King have his dream?
1499
Name the 18th century astronomer who lived at 19 New King street
William Hershel
In which hills does the water in the baths originate?
Mendips
Name the first king of all England crowned at Bath Abbey?
Edgar
What name was givent to the WW2 raids that destroyed parts of the city of Bath?
Bath Blitz or Baedecker raids
The Bath Carnival takes place in which month?
July 13th
What is Bishop Oliver King’s rebus?
A mitre and olive tree and a crown
Name the author who said: I really believe I shall always be talking of Bath - I do like it so very much
Jane Austen - Catherine Morland in Persuasion too.
What is the name of the rugby team in BAth?
Bath Rugby
Name the architect of Pulteney Bridge
Robert Adams
Name the brother and sister astronomers who lived in Bath in 18th C
Caroline and William Herschel
Name the material used by the romans to make water pipes?
lead
Where can you see a statue of Richard ‘Beau’ Nash
The pump rooms
What disease did Prince Bladud suffer from?
Leprosy
The roman baths museum has a collection of over 17,000 roman coins, what is it known as?
Beau Street hoard
Name the queen suffering from gout who came to Bath to improve her health
Anne of Denmanrk wife of James I
What do the statues lining the Terrace overlooking the Great Bath represent?
Roman Emperors
What decorations can be seen on the parapets of the Circus?
Acorns
Name the father of king lear who according to legend, founded Bath in the 7th C BC
Prince Bladud
What name did the romans give the city of bath?
Aquae Sulis
Who do the statues around the roman baths depict?
Roman emperors and generals - Hadrian Claudius Constantine
From which range of hills does the spring water originate?
Mendips
In the Roman Baths what is the caldarium?
Room with a hot bath used in a Roman bath complex
What time is last entry to the roman baths?
6pm
To which saints is BAth abbey dedicated
St Paul and St Peter
NAme the first king of england who was crowned in Bath in 973AD?
Edgar
The 52 windows of Bath Abbey give it what nickname?
Lantern of the West
NAme the master of ceremonies in Georgian Bath?
Richard Beau Nash
Name the father and son who developed much of Bath in the 18th century.
John Wood the Younger and the Elder
Which 2 Jane Austen novels are set in Bath
Northanger Abbey and Persuasion
On which street is the jane austen centre?
40 Gay Street
Where is the Bath Coach drop off?
Bog island - check official name
Where can you swim in Bath’s hot springs today?
Thermae Bath Spa
Name king crowned in Bath Abbey
Edgar
Make notes on the history and development of Bath from its legendary beginnings right up to today’s modern city
Long Answer Question
Write notes on 2 of the following: life in a spa town in the 18th and 19th Cs - comes with a selection of other options.
Long answer question
What is the badge of Kent?
White horse
Name the river in Canterbury
River Stour
Name TWO of the THREE properties in Canterbury which form the UNESCO World Heritage site.
i) Canterbury Cathedral ii)St Augustine’s Abbey iii)St Martin’s Church
Who brought Christianity to England in 597AD?
St Augustine
Which English king is buried in Canterbury Cathedral?
Henry IV
Which crop, used in the production of beer, is Kent known for?
Hops
Name Sir Winston Churchill’s Kent country residence.
Chartwell
In which castle in Kent did Anne Boleyn spend her childhood?
Hever Castle
In which Kent seaside town is the Turner Contemporary Gallery located?
Margate
Near which town is the terminus of the Channel Tunnel?
Folkestone
Name Charles Dickens’ Kent home
Gad’s Hill Place
Name TWO of the THREE universities in Canterbury.
i) Canterbury Christ Church University; ii) University of Kent
In which Kent historic dockyard is
Chatham
Name the American heiress who restored Leeds Castle in the early 20th century.
Lady Baillie
Who wrote the Canterbury Tales?
Geoffrey Chaucer
Name the current Archbishop of Canterbury.
Justin Welby
In what year was Thomas Becket: a) martyred
a) 1170 b)1173
Name the central tower of Canterbury Cathedral.
Bell Harry Tower
The Black Prince took part in which long conflict with France?
Hundred Years’ War
Name the king and queen credited with bringing Christianity to Kent.
King Ethelbert, Queen Bertha
Name the town nearest to the entrance to the Channel Tunnel.
Folkestone
Name the river that divides Kent into two parts.
The Medway
Give ONE set down point for coaches in Canterbury.
St George’s Bus Station？
What does the wooden horse in the Canterbury Cathedral Precinct commemorate?
the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
What is the material used to make the artwork “Transport” by Antony Gormley?
Metal
The Roman Museum in Canterbury is in which street?
Butchery Ln
What was Thomas Becket’s position before he became Archbishop of Canterbury?
chancellor
What is the name of Charles Dickens’ house in Rochester?
Eastgate House
Name the Archbishop of Canterbury martyred by the Danes in 1012.
Alphege
What are the themes of the modern stained-glass windows in the south transept of Canterbury Cathedral?
Salvation/ Peace/Faith and Action
Name the river dividing Kent into “Kentish Men” and “Men of Kent”.
River Medway
Name the town in Kent which was a favourite with Charles Dickens, and where he wanted to be buried.
Rochester
Name the house and garden where Vita Sackville West and Harold Nicholson lived.
Sissinghurst Castle
Which castle was described as the “Key to England”?
Dover Castle
Name the last queen to own Leeds Castle.
Queen Catherine de Valois
(i) Who brought Christianity to England?
St Augustine, 597 AD
Which much-photographed Canterbury attraction received calls to be removed and destroyed in 2020?
Ducking stool
Who has been called “the father” of English literature?
Geoffrey Chaucer
Name the Canterbury museum which organises an annual Medieval Pageant and Trail.
Canterbury Business Improvement District (Canterbury BID)?
Name the style of roof used in the Chapter House of Canterbury cathedral.
Wagon roof
What is the subject of the stained- glass windows in the Trinity Chapel?
life of Becket / miracles
Which Kent seaside town is a favourite with artists including JMW Turner and Tracy Emin?
Margate
Name the Canterbury church considered to be the oldest in the UK.
St Martin’s
In which street is the new statue of Geoffrey Chaucer located, which was unveiled in 2016?
Best Lane
Name the architect of Bell Harry Tower.
John Wastell
Give the exact date of Thomas Becket’s assassination.
29th December 1170
Why is Kent called “the Garden of England”?
tradition of orchards, hops, soft fruit,
Name the Queen who was granted Leeds castle in 1422, the last Queen personally to own the Castle.
Queen Catherine de Valois
Which charity owns Knole House?
The National Trust
What code name was given to the Dunkirk evacuation in WWII?
Operation Dynamo
Name the TWO wives of King Henry VIII associated with Hever castle.
Anne Boleyn; Anne of Cleves
Who said: “A day away from Chartwell is a day wasted”?
Winston Churchill
Name the river which flows through Canterbury.
River Stour
In 2020 Canterbury cathedral celebrated the 800th anniversary of which event?
translation of the relics of Saint Thomas Becket to his new shrine in Canterbury Cathedral
Why is the stained-glass window of “Adam Delving” famous?
the oldest glass was thought to date from around 1176-8, showing a figure of Adam delving in the Garden of Eden.
In which century were the cathedral nave and transepts rebuilt under the direction of Henry Yevele?
14th
Name the major 5 year plan to develop, conserve and safeguard the cathedral for the future, including building a new welcome centre.
Canterbury Journey
How was Edward of Woodstock more commonly known?
The Black Prince
To which monastic order did the Greyfriars belong?
the Franciscans
In which street is the new statue of Geoffrey Chaucer located, which was unveiled in 2016?
Best Lane
Name the 16th century author, born in Canterbury, who wrote “Doctor Faustus”.
Christopher Marlowe
Which Pope sent St Augustine to England?
Pope Gregory the Great
Where is St Augustine of Canterbury reputedly buried?
St Augustine’s Cathedral
Which English King was the father of the Black Prince?
Edward III
In which Canterbury church is the head of Thomas More said to be buried?
St Dunstan’s Church
The main theatre in Canterbury is named after which Elizabethan playwright?
Christopher Marlowe
What now marks the location of the destroyed shrine of St Thomas Becket?
A candle
Name the river that flows through Rochester.
River Medway
Name the author who died at Gad’s Hill Place.
Charles Dickens
Invicta is the motto of the county of Kent. Why?
while marching from the 1066 battle site at Hastings, William marched on to London on his way to the (then) capital Winchester. While passing through Kent, the local people picked up branches and marched at William’s men. Scared, William and his army took flight and took a different route to London. As the people of Kent felt that they had chased William away, they adopted “Invicta” as a county motto.
Name the series of coastal defensive towers built across Kent in the early 19th century.
Martello towers
Name the Archbishop who began building Canterbury Cathedral in 1070.
Norman Archbishop Lanfranc
Name TWO of the Canterbury Tales.
The Knight’s Tale, The Miller’s
Name the present Archbishop of Canterbury.
Justin Welby
In which month are hops normally harvested?
late August to early October
Name ONE of the writer Vita Sackville-West’s homes in Kent.
Long Barn
Give the full name of the 20th- century owner of Hever Castle, responsible for the restoration of the castle and the creation of the gardens we see today.
William Waldorf Astor
Name the last private owner of Leeds Castle
Lady Baillie
To which royal person was the Christchurch gate in Canterbury a memorial?
Prince Arthur, older brother of King Henry VIII
Which part of Canterbury Cathedral was designed by John Wastell?
Bell Harry Tower
There are the three royal persons buried in Canterbury Cathedral - name TWO of them.
King Henry IV; Edward, the Black Prince; Joan of Navarre (King Henry IV’s First Wife)
Where are the four knights who murdered Thomas Becket thought to have stayed the night before his martyrdom?
Conquest House
Which Pope visited Canterbury Cathedral in the 20th century?
Pope John Paul II
In which church was Christopher Marlowe baptised?
St George the Martyr
What was the original purpose of the Eastbridge Hospital?
provide lodging and support for pilgrims traveling to the city to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket
Name the oldest church in Canterbury, thought to date back to Roman times and containing Anglo-Saxon features.
St. Martin’s
Name the area of Canterbury Cathedral in which there are stained glass windows depicting Thomas Becket’s healing miracles.
Trinity Chapel
Where precisely in the precincts of the Cathedral are the ruins of the Infirmary Chapel and Hall?
eastern part of the Precincts, near the southeastern corner of the cathedral complex.
With which French religious sect are the Weavers’ Cottages associated?
Huguenots
Name ONE of the two kings depicted in the stained glass windows of the northwest transept.
Edward I
Name the nearest coach drop-off point for visitors to the Cathedral.
St George bus station
Dover contains the oldest building in England. Name it.
Roman lighthouse at Dover Castle
Name one major garden in Kent other than Leeds Castle.
Sissinghurst
Which town or city in Kent provides the best opportunity for a Dickens-themed walking tour?
Rochester
By tradition, where is the head of Thomas More buried?
St Dunstan’s Church, Canterbury
Name the only King to be buried in Canterbury Cathedral.
King Henry IV
Name the present Archbishop of Canterbury.
Justin Welby
Name the first Archbishop of Canterbury.
Saint Augustine
From which London inn did the pilgrims in ‘The Canterbury Tales’ leave?
“Tabard Inn” in Southwark
What was the exact date (day/month/year) of the murder of Thomas Becket?
29 December 1170
What is (i) the motto and (ii) the symbol of Kent?
(i) invicta; (ii) white horse
Name the central tower of Canterbury Cathedral which was completed in around 1500.
Bell Harry Tower
Name TWO places where coaches can drop off in Canterbury
(i) St George Bus Station; (ii) ?
Name the river that runs through Canterbury
Stour
Where is the Klaus Ringwald sculpture ‘Welcoming Christ’?
Christchurch Gate
Name the TWO historic buildings in Rochester that you can see from the coach as you pass on the M2.
Rochester Castle and Rochester Cathedral
After which famous playwright is Canterbury’s Theatre named?
Christopher Marlowe
Name the Archbishop who began building Canterbury Cathedral in Caen stone in 1070.
Lanfranc
Name the American heiress who restored Leeds castle in the 20th century.
Lady Baillie
Name the first medieval Queen of England to own Leeds Castle.
Eleonor of Castille
Which church in Canterbury is associated with Sir Thomas More?
St Dunstan’s Church
For what purpose were oast houses built?
drying and processing hops
What was the original purpose of the Eastbridge Hospital?
provide lodging and support for pilgrims traveling to the city to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket
The building of Christchurch Gate was started to celebrate which event?
to celebrate marriage of Prince Arthur to Catherine of Aragon
What is the width of the narrowest part of the Straits of Dover between England and France?
21 miles (34 kilometers)
Name ONE of the people responsible for creating Sissinghurst Garden.
Vita Sackville-West
Give the exact date of the murder of Thomas Becket (day/month/year).
29 December 1170
Where is Princess Pocahontas reputedly buried?
Gravesend
What was the Roman name for Canterbury?
Durovernum Cantiacorum
Which architect began rebuilding Canterbury cathedral after the fire of 1174?
William of Sens
(i) In what year did the Christian missionary, Augustine, arrive in Kent? (ii) Which king met him?
(i) 597AD (ii) King Ethelbert
Between what hours is the interior of Canterbury Cathedral open to paying visitors on Sundays?
12:30 - 17:00 (last admission 16:00)
After the destruction of the Reformation, which group of immigrants brought new life to Canterbury?
Huguenots
What river divides men and women of Kent from Kentish men and maids?
Medway
What is William the Conqueror called in Kent?
William the Bastard
To what use was Leeds Castle put during World War II?
convalescent home for badly burned pilots treated by Lady Baillie’s friend. the pioneering plastic surgeon, Sir Archibald McIndoe (Guinea Pig Club)
Draw an Oast House
cylindrical/conical shape and pyramidal/pointed roof
Which school in Canterbury did William Harvey and Christopher Marlowe attend?
King’s School
Name TWO of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Canterbury
Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine’s Abbey, St Martin’s Church
Name the American-born Viscount (surname/family name only required) who purchased Hever Castle in 1903.
William Waldorf Astor
Name Winston Churchill’s country home in Kent.
Chartwell
Name the first Franciscan friary in England, established in Stour Street, Canterbury.
Greyfriars
Name the only surviving medieval gatehouse in Canterbury’s city wall.
Westgate
For which ceremony is the St Augustine’s Chair used?
enthronement of Archbishops
Name TWO of the knights who murdered Thomas Becket.
William de TRACY, Reginald FITZURSE, Hugh de MORVILLE, Richard le BRETON (mnemonic: Tough Friends Murdered Becket)
Which part of the hop plant is used for brewing beer?
flower
Name ONE honorary position held by Admiral Lord Boyce.
Honorary Doctor of Canterbury Christ Church University
In which Dickens novel does one of the characters say: “Kent Sir - everybody knows Kent - apples, cherries, hops and women”?
Little Dorrit
In which Canterbury church did Henry II prepare for his penance?
?Canterbury Cathedral?
Name the English King and Queen who, in the 16th century, stayed in Leeds castle on their way to France to meet the French King.
King Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon
What is Operation Stack?
procedure used by Kent Police and the Port of Dover in England to park lorries on the M20 motorway in Kent when services across the English Channel are disrupted
Name the Queen whose statue stands in Lady Wootton’s Garden, Canterbury.
Queen Bertha
Where is St Augustine of Canterbury reputedly buried?
St Augustine’s Abbey
Which English King was the father of the Black Prince?
Edward III
In which Canterbury church is the head of Thomas More said to be buried?
St Dunstan’s Church
The main theatre in Canterbury is named after which Elizabethan playwright?
Christopher Marlowe
What now marks the location of the destroyed shrine of St Thomas Becket?
A candle
Name the river that flows through Rochester.
River Medway
Name the author who died at Gad’s Hill Place.
Charles Dickens
Invicta is the motto of the county of Kent. Why?
means “Unconquered” in Latin because were not conquered by William the Conqueror
Name the series of coastal defensive towers built across Kent in the early 19th century.
Martello towers
Name the Archbishop who began building Canterbury Cathedral in 1070.
Norman Archbishop Lanfranc
Name TWO of the Canterbury Tales.
The Knight’s Tale, The Miller’s
Name the present Archbishop of Canterbury.
Justin Welby
In which month are hops normally harvested?
late August to early October
Name ONE of the writer Vita Sackville-West’s homes in Kent.
Sissinghurst Castle
Give the full name of the 20th- century owner of Hever Castle, responsible for the restoration of the castle and the creation of the gardens we see today.
William Waldorf Astor
Name the last private owner of Leeds Castle
Lady Baillie
Name a Roman villa in the Cotswolds
Chedworth (NT)
Name 2 major medieval parish churches in the Cotswolds
St John the Baptist, Burford and St James’,Chipping Campden
Which Queen of England became the mistress of Sudeley Castle
Katherine Parr
Where were 300 Levellers imprisoned in 1649 by Colonel Fairfax
Church of St John the Baptist, Burford
Who was the designer of Rousham Garden
William Kent
Which Cotswold garden was developed by Lawrence Johnson
Hidcote Manor Garden
Which Cotswold town became the home of the Arts and Crafts movement
Chipping Campden
Many stone walls are made without cement, what is this technique called
Dry stone walls
Name the English Queen buried at Sudeley Castle
Katherine Parr
Name the 2 senior members of the Royal Family who have their country home at Highgrove
King Charles III and Queen Camilla
What was manufactured in Witney until 2002
Blankets
Name the river that flows through Bourton on the Water
River Windrush
What does Chipping mean
Market (from OE/Saxon ceapen)
Name the town in which the Corinium museum is situated
Cirencester
In the name Cotswold what is a Cot and what is a wold
Cot = sheep enclosure, Wolds = rolling hills
Name the Cotswold town in which a famous horse fair is held
Stow on the Wold
What type of stone is Cotswold stone
Oolitic limestone
Which Cotswold garden was developed by Lawrence Johnson
Hidcote Manor Garden
In the name Cotswold what is a Cot and what is a wold
Cot = sheep enclosure, Wolds = rolling hills
What special characteristic of Hidcote Manor Garden was a first in garden design
Themed garden rooms
Name the leading figure in the art world who leased Kelmscott Manor in the 1870s
William Morris
Near which Cotswold town did the last battle of the English Civil War take place in 1646
Stow on the Wold
Many stone walls in the Cotswolds are made without mortar. What is the term for this building method
Dry stone walls
Name two Cotswold counties
Oxfordshire Gloucestershire
What is an AONB
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
What is the name of Princess Anne’s country home in Gloucestershire
Gatcombe Park
What does slaughter mean in the Cotswold village names of Upper and Lower Slaughter
Marshy place (from OE/Saxon slohtre)
Name one of the quarry owning families from the Burford area who worked for Wren on St P Cath
Strong/Kempster/Beauchamp
Name the highest town in the Cotswolds
Stow on the Wold
What name is given to the Neolithic group of stones that consist of the Kings’ Men and the Whispering Knight
The Rollright Stones
Name Prince Charles’ country residence in the Cotswolds
Highgrove
Name one celebrity with a home in or near Chipping Norton
Alex James (Blur), Jeremy Clarkson, David and Samantha Cameron
Name the English queen buried at Sudeley Castle
Katherine Parr
What name is given to the tombs with semi circular tops which are found only in Cotswold churchyards
Bale tomb
In which Cotswold village did the painter John Singer Sargeant paint Carnation Lily, Lily, Rose
Broadway
Name the English King who passed the Act for Burying in Woollen/Wool Burial Act
During reign of Charles II
Name the town where 3 levellers were executed on Oliver Cromwell’s orders in May 1649
Burford
Name the first National Trust property what was acquired purely for its garden.
Hidcote Manor Garden
Name the river which flows through both Burford and Bourton on the Water
River Windrush
With which Cotswold town are the Cotswold Olympick Games associated
Chipping Campden
Which Cotswolds garden was created by Lawrence Johnson in the early 20th century
Hidcote Manor Garden
Which old English word meaning market is found in several Cotswold town and village place names
Ceapen
Name the radical group whose members were imprisoned by Cromwell’s soldiers in Burford
The Levellers
Name the children’s author who is associated with Stanway
J.M Barrie
Name the Roman road which crossed the Cotswolds and linked Exeter with Lincoln
Fosse Way
Name the Cotswold town famous for its horse fair
Stow on the Wold
Which long distance footpath winds 103 miles through the region
The Cotswold Way
What does the name Cotswolds mean
Cot = sheep enclosure, Wolds = rolling hills
Name one sport which is played in the Cotswold Olimpicks
Tug of war, shin-kicking
Which village is known as the Venice of the Cotswolds
Bourton on the Water
In which century was the Battle of Tewkesbury fought
15th (1471)
The village of Bampton featured in which award-winning drama series
Downton Abbey
Name the bird of prey which was reintroduced to this area after near extinction in Britani which can usually be seen along the M40
Red Kite
Name the church where designer William Morris was buried in 1896
St George’s, Kelmscott
Name the hotel in Broadway where, separately, both King Charles I and Oliver Cromwell stayed
The Lygon Arms
What does the word Chipping in place names mean
Market (from OE/Saxon ceapen)
Which Cotswolds village was described as the most beautiful village in England by William Morris
Bibury
Name two of the Cotswolds counties
Oxfordshire Gloucestershire
Which famous garden was created by Lawrence Johnston
Hidcote Manor Garden
Name the English Queen who lived, died and is buried within the grounds of Sudeley Castle
Katherine Parr
Name the artistic movement which was influenced by William Morris
Arts and Crafts
What collective name is given to the Cotswolds churches
Wool Churches
Name the Cotswolds town close to Blenheim Palace
Woodstock
Name the two stone circles and the monolith close to Long Compton
Rollright Stones
What does the word Slaughter mean in place names.
Marshy Place (from OE/Saxon slohtre)
What do the initials AONB mean
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Name two counties in the Cotswolds area
Oxfordshire Gloucestershire
What town is referred to as the gateway to the Cotswolds
Burford
Name the organisation responsible for the Market Hall in Chipping Campden
National Trust
The Kings Men stone circle, the Whispering Knights and the King Stone make up which ancient monument
The Rollright Stones
Name the famous author born in Chipping Sodbury, Yate
J K Rowling
What are the summer opening times for Hidcote Manor
10am-5pm last entry 4pm
What annual event is held on the August Bank holiday in Bourton on the Water
Football in the River
What is a ture
Narrow alley alongside a burgage -
What day is farmer’s market from October to March in Stow on the Wold
Second Thursday of the month
Which Cotswolds village is losing its coach park at the end of 22
Bourton on the Water
The village of Dover’s Hill is associated with which sporting activity,
Cotswold Olimpicks - tug of war, wrestling and shin-kicking
What does oolitic mean
rock made of small round grains cemented together from Greek (oo- egg and lithos- stone)
Give one reason for the decline of the wool industry in the Cotswolds
Competition from eg Spain with merino wool
Who created Hidcote Manor gardens
Lawrence Johnston
Name the industry which brought prosperity to the Cotswolds in the 14th century
Wool industry
Name the village where the Cotswolds Olimpicks takes place
Chipping Campden
What are wolds
Wolds - rolling hills
What type of limestone predominates in the Cotswolds
Oolitic
Name the Queen of England who died in Sudeley Castle
Katherine Parr
Who bought Hidcote in 1907
Lawrence Johnston
Name the river in Bourton on the Water
River Windrush
Which Cotswolds town still holds gypsy horse fairs twice a year
Stow on the Wold
Which Cotswolds town was a centre for the Arts and Crafts movement in the early 20th C
Chipping Campden
Chipping Norton has a memorial garden to which gardener
Ernest Henry (“Chinese”) Wilson except its in Chipping Campden
Name the town which is known as the capital of the Cotswolds
Cirencester
Name the hotel in Broadway in which Oliver Cromwell stayed in the English Civil War
The Lygon Arms
Name King Charles’ country home in Gloucestershire
Highgrove
In which town is the Corinium Museum located
Cirencester
The A429 follows the line of which Roman Road
Fosse Way
Name the Scottish poet whose poem Tam O’ Shanter was the inspiration for Cutty Sark’s name.
Robert Burns
Name TWO of the three buildings which make up the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Maritime Greenwich.
The Queens House, The Royal Observatory, The Old Royal Naval College
Name the French garden designer who made plans for Greenwich Park.
André Le Nôtre
What problem was solved by using the “H4” John Harrison watch?
Calculating Longitude at Sea
Name the style of architecture for the Queen’s House.
Palladian
What name did Margaret of Anjou give to Bellacourt Manor?
Palace of Placentia
What time does the Time-Ball drop?
1:00 pm
Name the queen who commissioned the Queen’s House.
Anne of Denmark
Name the artwork by Yinka Shonibare standing outside the National Maritime Museum.
Nelson’s Ship in a Bottle
How much was James Thornhill paid per square yard for the Painted Hall ceiling?
£3
Name the architect of St Alfege’s church.
Nicholas Hawksmoor
