Ongoing Quiz

[Colo]

While on tour with a band in 1971, this musician bought a book in the Richmond, Virginia airport which inspired him to create an instrumental masterpiece. The record was his first solo album, and musically described each of Henry the VIII’s six wives. Can you name the musician? (Colo)

Reaching #7 on the UK Album Chart, the Yes keyboard artist, Rick Wakeman, tied history into a new sound. Ian, your "faint recollection" tells me you too enjoyed the 70s.

For those who have not heard this recording... check it out
Rick Wakeman's Six Wives of Henry the VIII

You are up Mr Ian!

Dog gone it! I knew the St Nick question. Church always gets in the way of fun!
I did not check the board before Mass!

 

[Ian Sutton]

What pilgrim path starts in Canterbury and travels via France and Switzerland to Rome (TimW)

Where is the tomb of King Canute (also spelled Knut or Cnut)? (TimW)

In which city do men outnumber women 17 to 1 (Ian S)

What now famous home of Thomas Wolsey was seized by King Henry VIII (TimW)

Where would you find the Coronation spoon, The Cullinan diamond and St Edward's crown? (TimW)

 

[Colo]

In which city do men outnumber women 17 to 1 (Ian S)

Vatican City?

 

[Ian Sutton]

Vatican City?

I thought I could get away with a 2nd question with this as the answer - yes you're correct!

 

[Colo]

Sticking with the apparent theme of British History....

Please name the county of birth for Henry VIII Six Wives (Colo)

1. Catherine
2. Anne
3. Jane
4. Anne #2
5. Katherine
6. Catherine

What pilgrim path starts in Canterbury and travels via France and Switzerland to Rome (TimW)

Where is the tomb of King Canute (also spelled Knut or Cnut)? (TimW)

What now famous home of Thomas Wolsey was seized by King Henry VIII (TimW)

Where would you find the Coronation spoon, The Cullinan diamond and St Edward's crown? (TimW)

 

[Tim W]

What pilgrim path starts in Canterbury and travels via France and Switzerland to Rome (TimW)
The via Francigena

Where is the tomb of King Canute (also spelled Knut or Cnut)? (TimW)
Winchester Cathedral

What now famous home of Thomas Wolsey was seized by King Henry VIII (TimW)
Hampton court palace

Where would you find the Coronation spoon, The Cullinan diamond and St Edward's crown? (TimW)
The Tower of London (All parts of the Crown Jewels)

 

[Colo]

Please name the county of birth for Henry VIII Six Wives (Colo)

1. Catherine - Spain
2. Anne - England
3. Jane - England
4. Anne #2 - Germany
5. Katherine - England
6. Catherine - England