Southwark

Question 1

Which of the 2 Roman roads leading south from London Bridge, led to Dover?

Answer 1

Watling Street

Question 2

Name the Norwegian King who helped King Ethelred defeat the Vikings?

Answer 2

King Olave

Question 3

Which street in Southwark is named after King Olave?

Answer 3

Tooley St

Question 4

Who owned the largest Manor in Southwark?

Answer 4

Bermondsey Abbey

Question 5

Borough Market dates from which century?

Answer 5

13th

Question 6

From which Inn did Chaucer’s pilgrims leave?

Answer 6

The Tabard

Question 7

The present Southwark Cathedral dates from which century?

Answer 7

13th

Question 8

The founder of which University is remembered in Southwark Cathedral?

Answer 8

John Harvard

Question 9

Under/beside, which bridge are “Nancy’s Steps?

Answer 9

London Bridge

Question 10

Which was the 1st purpose-built wharf in the Pool of London?

Answer 10

Hayes Wharf

Question 11

Where was the Globe Theatre originally built?

Answer 11

Curtain Rd, Shoreditch

Question 12

In which century was the Globe moved to Southwark?

Answer 12

16th

Question 13

In which prison was Charles Dickens’s father held

Answer 13

Marshalsea

Question 14

Who found it ‘Impossible’ to pass the Anchor Bankside without popping in for a pint?

Answer 14

Tom Cruise

Question 15

Where would you find the graves of the “Winchester Geese”?

Answer 15

Crossbones Graveyard, Redcross Way

Question 16

What is the real name of the ‘Little Dorit Church?

Answer 16

St George the Martyr

Question 17

The New Globe Theatre was the dream of which Hollywood Director?

Answer 17

Sam Wanamaker

Question 18

The ‘Anchor’ Bankside was once part of which brewery?

Answer 18

Barclay & Perkins/Courage

Question 19

Where was John Harvard’s mothers Inn?

Answer 19

Queens Head Yard

Question 20

What is the largest medieval building in London south of the Thames?

Answer 20

Southwark Cathedral

Question 21

Name 3 Movies that were shot on location in Borough Market?

Answer 21

i. Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban.
ii. Bridget Jones Diaries.
iii. Lock, Stock and 2 Smoking Barrels

Question 22

What is different with 1 face of the clock on the ‘Little Dorit’ Church?

Answer 22

The east facing clock-face is Black

Question 23

What century does the present George Inn date from?

Answer 23

17th

Question 24

The remains of which palace can still be found on Clink St?

Answer 24

Winchester Palace

Question 25

Where will you find a Ferryman’s Rest?

Answer 25

Bear Gardens, Bankside

Question 26

The Rose Theatre was on which street?

Answer 26

Park Street

Question 27

The Clink prison was originally for which type of prisoners?

Answer 27

Heretics

Question 28

In which century did the Marshalsea Prison close?

Answer 28

19th

Question 29

In which century was St Thomas’s Hospital founded?

Answer 29

13th

Question 30

The Great fire of Tooley St was when?

Answer 30

1861