Great Britons
Metropolitan Museum of Art. Photograph by Robert Howlett, 1857
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Great Britons
National Library of Wales. Unknown 19th-century engraver
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Great Britons
National Portrait Gallery. Attributed to John Taylor, 1610
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Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.
Great Britons
National Trust. Portrait by Samuel Cooper
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Portrait by Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1689
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Great Britons
National Portrait Gallery. After Samuel Cooper, based on a work of 1656
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Portrait in Westminster Abbey likely depicting Edward I
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Each month we’re posing five pub quiz style questions, with a different subject each month. As before, they’re not difficult, but it is unlikely everyone will know all the answers – so hopefully you’ll learn something new, as well as having a bit of fun.
Christmas
In what country did Silent Night originate?
In what country did the custom of putting up a Christmas tree originate?
What plant based Christmas tradition did servants in 18th and 19th century England popularize?
How many wise men does the bible say visited the baby Jesus?
In which European country was the original St Nicholas born?
Answers will be posted in 2 weeks time.
Great Britons
Portrait by Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1689
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