Q1)Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 had its public debut: on 28th November, 1811. It’s also known as the Emperor concerto: and in which key?
Q2)Mauritania became independent: on 28th November, 1960. Independent of where?
Q3)Horse racing in the UK was suspended: in 28th November, 1967. Because of which disease?
Q4)28th November, 1990, saw Margaret Thatcher replaced as Prime Minister. By whom?
Q5)Finally … 28th November, 1866, saw the birth of architect and designer, Henry Bacon. His last project is in Washington. What IS that project?
Q2)It’s held to mark the day — in 1295 — when Lancashire sent its first representative, where: Buckingham Palace, Parliament or the Olympics?
A2)Parliament: specifically, the Model Parliament organised by Edward 1st. (Edward 1st was a Plantagenet: the Houses of York and Lancaster were Plantagenet cadet branches.)
Q3)The Duchy of Lancashire is held bye the Duke of Lancaster. Who IS the Duke of Lancaster?
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Q1) E-flat major Q2) France Q3) Foot-and-mouth disease Q4) John Major Q5) The Lincoln Memorial Fat food? Oh dear, although it's not a bad name. American Beauty deserves a watch. I'm happy you're enjoying el Ministerio. I wasn't sure how well the Spanish History setting would translate, but they always picked up stories that were interesting in their own right, and of course, there are the Ministerio Machinations and politics also, and the personal lives of the characters... I loved Max Headroom. I'm sure I've told you that, but I watched it at the time (although I remember some scenes quite well all these many years later). It probably does not feel as original as it once was but... I think it got many things right. Let us know what you think if you get hold of it! (I had it on VHS for many years but no longer...)
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Q1) E-flat major
ReplyDeleteQ2) France
Q3) Foot-and-mouth disease
Q4) John Major
Q5) The Lincoln Memorial
Fat food? Oh dear, although it's not a bad name. American Beauty deserves a watch. I'm happy you're enjoying el Ministerio. I wasn't sure how well the Spanish History setting would translate, but they always picked up stories that were interesting in their own right, and of course, there are the Ministerio Machinations and politics also, and the personal lives of the characters...
I loved Max Headroom. I'm sure I've told you that, but I watched it at the time (although I remember some scenes quite well all these many years later). It probably does not feel as original as it once was but... I think it got many things right. Let us know what you think if you get hold of it! (I had it on VHS for many years but no longer...)
Yes, in-WIN-cible! :)
ReplyDelete1. E-flat major
2. France
3. foot-and-mouth disease
4. John Major
5. the Lincoln Memorial