Famous British People
Questions about notable British figures — scientists, writers, politicians, artists and sporting legends.
7 questions
Practice these questions →William Shakespeare is celebrated as a playwright. He was born in which year?
✓ 1564
What was the Great Western Railway?
✓ The first major railway built in Britain, constructed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Which two famous pop groups were prominent in the Swinging Sixties?
✓ The Beatles and The Rolling Stones
Isambard Kingdom Brunel was born in:
✓ Portsmouth, England
Which famous playwright wrote "A Midsummer Night's Dream"?
✓ William Shakespeare
Where is Shakespeare's "Globe Theatre" located?
✓ London
In which year did Alexander Fleming discover penicillin?
✓ 1928
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