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1 What building is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London? 2 Which American 3 What was Charles Dickens’ first novel? 4 In which decade were driving tests introduced in the UK? 5 What did Isambard Kingdom Brunel describe as “My first love, my darling”? 6 In which country is the Rijksmuseum of art and history? 7 What was the first teletext service in the world? 8 What term was given to the network of routes used by traders for more than 1,500 years between Europe and East Asia? 9 Ailuropoda melanoleuca is the scientific name for which mammal? 10 Howmany small islands make up the city of Venice? 11 Who was known as the ‘King of the Cowboys’? 12 Which Cathedral city is situated at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss, about midway between London and Edinburgh?

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