Staines-upon-Thames - Quiz
- 1. In which county is Staines-upon-Thames located?
A) Surrey
B) Essex
C) Kent
D) Hampshire
- 2. What historical landmark is located near Staines-upon-Thames?
A) Hadrian's Wall
B) Stonehenge
C) Tower of London
D) Runnymede
- 3. Who wrote the novel 'The War of the Worlds', inspired by the area north of Staines-upon-Thames?
A) Jane Austen
B) H.G. Wells
C) George Orwell
D) J.R.R. Tolkien
- 4. Which nearby theme park is a popular attraction for visitors to Staines-upon-Thames?
A) Alton Towers
B) Chessington World of Adventures
C) Thorpe Park
D) Legoland Windsor
- 5. What significant event in British history took place in Runnymede near Staines-upon-Thames?
A) Signing of the Magna Carta
B) Great Fire of London
C) Battle of Hastings
D) English Civil War
- 6. What is the primary mode of transport to London from Staines-upon-Thames?
A) Ferry
B) Bus
C) Train
D) Helicopter
- 7. What is the popular riverside pub in Staines-upon-Thames known for its live music and events?
A) The Boathouse
B) The Swan
C) The Riverside Tavern
D) The Anchor
- 8. Which famous English writer lived in Staines-upon-Thames with his family during the mid-1800s?
A) Bronte Sisters
B) William Shakespeare
C) Jane Austen
D) Charles Dickens
- 9. Staines-upon-Thames was a filming location for which comedy film featuring Sacha Baron Cohen?
A) Ali G Indahouse
B) The Dictator
C) Bruno
D) Borat
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