The Geographical Quiz

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Ron.M

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The Geographical Quiz

OK ...to start with, an easy one....

NON UK Residents and NON UK Passport Holders only!

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Jan Willem

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RE: The Geographical Quiz (in reply to Ron.M)

Europe > England > London > Hyde park

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edguerin

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RE: The Geographical Quiz (in reply to Ron.M)

way too easy!

Just read the name over the entrance:

Royal Albert Hall

Ron, you want to blur details like that

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 4 2009 12:43:40

Ron.M

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RE: The Geographical Quiz (in reply to Jan Willem)

Hmmm...

Not too sure if Londoners would accept the building as being in Hyde Park?

I dunno though....I don't live there, so it's up to them!

Better naming the building really!

cheers,

Ron

Edit: Too late!....Edguerin's got the 10 points (obviously by fowl means!

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Yes...The venue of the revered guitarists Paco de Lucia and Tomatito and others...

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 4 2009 12:44:49

Ron.M

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RE: The Geographical Quiz (in reply to edguerin)

quote:

way too easy!

"Zoom" functions by software are not allowed, otherwise they may as well give contestants on "University Challenge" a copy of the questions a week in advance with a free laptop to use.

OK then...what and where is this in the UK?

(Usual Rules apply!)

cheers,

Ron

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 4 2009 12:52:46

edguerin

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RE: The Geographical Quiz (in reply to Ron.M)

quote:

obviously by fowl means!

Sir, I contest that!

Should you insist, I'll take off my glasses next time.

But beware, being near-sighted I can really get up close and have sort of magnifying effect without glasses.

Now for the second hint for the non-goat picture:
we have an admin on the foro who might (ought to?) know ...

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 4 2009 12:57:35

edguerin

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RE: The Geographical Quiz (in reply to Ron.M)

An educated guess would be Greenwich

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 4 2009 13:00:11

Ron.M

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RE: The Geographical Quiz (in reply to edguerin)

Bejeezus Sur!

And an educated guess on my quarter Sur would be Trinity College, Dublin at all, at all!

(Off Topic....Did you study there Ed?)

BTW 100% correct ...and 10 points!

cheers,

Ron

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Ron.M

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RE: The Geographical Quiz (in reply to Ron.M)

The clue to my second picture is that you've probably heard more of the place than read about it.

cheers,

Ron

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 4 2009 13:27:22

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 4 2009 14:46:04

edguerin

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RE: The Geographical Quiz (in reply to Ron.M)

Ron,
10 points to you

(No, I didnt study there, but I did go to prep-school in Ireland for a while, and returned to Dublin a couple of years ago (after more than 40 years absence) to give a lecture.)

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edguerin

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RE: The Geographical Quiz (in reply to Ron.M)

For non UK-residents etc.:

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 4 2009 23:03:54

Escribano

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RE: The Geographical Quiz (in reply to Ron.M)

For non-Brits again. This place is just across the road from me.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 5 2009 0:00:12

Escribano

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RE: The Geographical Quiz (in reply to Ron.M)

quote:

Not too sure if Londoners would accept the building as being in Hyde Park?

Nope, we would say South Ken. Saw Tomatito play there.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 5 2009 0:01:27

Ron.M

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RE: The Geographical Quiz (in reply to val)

quote:

2nd pic Broadcasting House

Yes, Broadcasting House, London... Headquarters of the BBC and the cradle of Civilization.

Special Bonus question for Val from London...

The River Thames flows through which of these cities?

a) Helsinki
b) Boise, Idaho
c) London

Nil Points...