British General Knowledge #2

Answer these random trivia questions that pertain to the British Isles?
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Who is the patron saint of Scotland?
St. Andrew
What art gallery is located in Millbank, London?
Tate Britain
What political party did Margaret Thatcher lead?
Conservative
What mythic creature appears on the flag of Wales?
Dragon
With what sport is Newmarket particularly associated?
Horse Racing
What artwork depicts the events of the Battle of Hastings?
Bayeux Tapestry
What building is located in the center of the Tower of London?
White Tower
Who designed The Crystal Palace for the Great Exhibition of 1851?
Joseph Paxton
What medieval weapon was abolished by the British Army in 1927?
Lance
In what town would you find the Archbishop of the Church of England?
Canterbury
What form of entertainment is the Chipperfield family associated with?
Circus
What two football clubs, located in Glasgow, are known as "the old firm"?
Celtic
Rangers
What crime-fighting unit was the basis of the hit TV series The Sweeney?
Flying Squad
In what country is "Pommy" or "Pommie" a term used for English people?
Australia
Who was the first British royal to compete in an Olympic Games, in 1976?
Princess Anne
Whose naval victories are commemorated by a statue in Trafalgar Square?
Admiral Horatio Nelson
What national landmark is known as the "Old Lady of Threadneedle Street:?
Bank of England
What do you call a large tree truck used in traditional Scottish feats of strength?
Caber
According to the 2001 UK Census, what fantasy religion has over 390,000 followers?
Jedi
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