
800 ex-servicemen were formed into a new force of special constables and sent to Ireland in 1920 to quell the troubles. What was their nickname ?
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The Black and Tans

Aboard which ship did Captain Scott sail to the Antarctic in 1901 ?
[The D--------]
The Discovery

According to Arthurian legend, which wizard counselled and assisted Arthur ?
Merlin

Against which country did England fight the 100 years war ?
France

Against which of Englands monarchs was The Babington Plot organised?
Elizabeth I

At which london underground station was the fire of November 18th, 1987 which resulted in 31 deaths ?
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Kings Cross

At which Scottish Castle is there a giant cannon on display called Mons Meg ?
Edinburgh

Balmoral Castle was built for which monarch ?
[Queen --------]
Queen Victoria

Boadicea is the ancient warrior-queen of which British tribe ?
[I----]
Iceni

Born at Greenwich in 1491, who was the second son of Henry VII ?
Henry VIII

By what name was the English nobleman and rebel Sir Henry Percy known ?
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Hotspur

During the Great Plague, what was painted on the front doors of plague-ridden houses ?
[a --- c----]
a red cross

During which battle did the Charge of the Light Brigade take place ?
[B--------]
Balaclava

Edward II was the first monarch to have previously held which title ?
[------ of -----]
Prince of Wales

Elanor of Aquitaine was the wife of which English King ?
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Henry II

Founded in 1832, what is Englands third oldest university ?
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Durham

In 1653 who assumed the title Lord Protector of England Scotland and Ireland ?
Oliver Cromwell