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26 | Which London landmark’s name is derived from the Greek for “empty tomb”? | the Cenotaph
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27 | According to the Ordnance Survey, where is the centre of London? | Accept “Trafalgar Square” although, strictly speaking, it’s just south of and by the equestrian statue of Charles I
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28 | The original “Red Light District”, from ~1100, was south of the Thames at Bankside, today’s Borough. Who or which organisation operated it? | The Church, more specifically The Bishop of Winchester; the women who worked there were known as “Winchester Geese” . One of the “stews” or brothels was called the “Cardinal’s Hat”.
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29 | Which children’s author donated the royalties from his most famous work to Great Ormond Street Hospital? | J M Barrie
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30 | Which internationally prominent politician was present at the unveiling of his own statue, along with the then Prime Minister, in Parliament Square in 2007? | Nelson Mandela (with Gordon Brown) |