English Dominican mysticism in the late medieval period differed from European strands of it in that, whereas European Dominican mysticism tended to concentrate on ecstatic experiences of union with the divine, English Dominican mysticism's ultimate focus was on a crucial dynamic in one's personal relationship with God. This was an essential moral imitation of the Savior as an ideal for religious change, and as the means for reformation of humanity's nature as an image of divinity. This type of mysticism carried with it four elements. First, spiritually it emulated the moral essence of Christ's life. Second, there was a connection linking moral emulation of Christ's life and humanity's disposition as images of the divine. Third, English Dominican mysticism focused on an embodied spirituality with a structured love of fellow men at its center. Finally, the supreme aspiration of this mysticism was either an ethical or an actual union with God.

What did European mysticism concentrate on that English mysticism didn't?

ecstatic experiences of union with the divine

English mysticism was composed of how many elements?

four

What is one element of English Dominican mysticism?

it emulated the moral essence of Christ's life

What was the focus of English Dominican mysticism?

one's personal relationship with God

What did European mysticism and English mysticism both concentrate on?

I'm not sure.

What was not a focus for English Dominican mysticism?

I'm not sure.

Which mysticism was composed of 5 elements?

I'm not sure.

What was not an image of divinity?

I'm not sure.

What was not ethical or an actual union of God?

I'm not sure.


For English Dominican mystics, the mystical experience was not expressed just in one moment of the full knowledge of God, but in the journey of, or process of, faith. This then led to an understanding that was directed toward an experiential knowledge of divinity. It is important to understand, however, that for these mystics it was possible to pursue mystical life without the visions and voices that are usually associated with such a relationship with God. They experienced a mystical process that allowed them, in the end, to experience what they had already gained knowledge of through their faith only.

What was so important to English mystics?

the journey of, or process of, faith

The process of faith leads one to what?

knowledge of divinity

What did the English Dominican mystics not require in their work?

visions and voices

What did the English Order of Dominicans believe was the only thing they needed?

faith

What was not important to English mystics?

I'm not sure.

What does the process of faith not led one to?

I'm not sure.

What was not possible for English Dominican mystics?

I'm not sure.

What did English Dominican mystics not experience?

I'm not sure.

What the one thing that the English Order of Dominican believe they did not need?

I'm not sure.


The center of all mystical experience is, of course, Christ. English Dominicans sought to gain a full knowledge of Christ through an imitation of His life. English mystics of all types tended to focus on the moral values that the events in Christ's life exemplified. This led to a "progressive understanding of the meanings of Scripture--literal, moral, allegorical, and anagogical"—that was contained within the mystical journey itself. From these considerations of Scripture comes the simplest way to imitate Christ: an emulation of the moral actions and attitudes that Jesus demonstrated in His earthly ministry becomes the most significant way to feel and have knowledge of God.

How did the English order hope to gain knowledge of Christ?

through an imitation of His life

Who is at the center of all mystical experiences?

Christ

What is the most significant way to know Christ?

emulation of the moral actions and attitudes that Jesus demonstrated in His earthly ministry

What did English mystics tend to focus on in their studies?

the moral values that the events in Christ's life exemplified

What type of understanding of scripture did the English Order subscribe to?

progressive

What was not at the center of all mystical experiences?

I'm not sure.

What did English Dominicans not seek to gain?

I'm not sure.

What did English mystics of all types not focus on?

I'm not sure.

What is the least significant way to know Christ?

I'm not sure.

What type of understanding of scripture did the French Order subscribe to?

I'm not sure.


The English concentrated on the spirit of the events of Christ's life, not the literality of events. They neither expected nor sought the appearance of the stigmata or any other physical manifestation. They wanted to create in themselves that environment that allowed Jesus to fulfill His divine mission, insofar as they were able. At the center of this environment was love: the love that Christ showed for humanity in becoming human. Christ's love reveals the mercy of God and His care for His creation. English Dominican mystics sought through this love to become images of God. Love led to spiritual growth that, in turn, reflected an increase in love for God and humanity. This increase in universal love allowed men's wills to conform to God's will, just as Christ's will submitted to the Father's will.

The English Dominican Order focused primarily on what?

the events of Christ's life

What did the English Order not care about?

the stigmata

The English Dominican Order wanted to put what at the center of their study of Christ?

love

What does Christ's love reveal to humanity?

the mercy of God

What does love lead to according to English mystics?

spiritual growth

What did the French Dominican order focus primarily on?

I'm not sure.

What did the English Dominican Order expect and seek the appearance of?

I'm not sure.

What did the English Dominican Order not want to create in themselves?

I'm not sure.

What did the French Dominican Order want to put at the the center of their study of Christ?

I'm not sure.

What does love lead to according to French mystics?

I'm not sure.


Concerning humanity as the image of Christ, English Dominican spirituality concentrated on the moral implications of image-bearing rather than the philosophical foundations of the imago Dei. The process of Christ's life, and the process of image-bearing, amends humanity to God's image. The idea of the "image of God" demonstrates both the ability of man to move toward God (as partakers in Christ's redeeming sacrifice), and that, on some level, man is always an image of God. As their love and knowledge of God grows and is sanctified by faith and experience, the image of God within man becomes ever more bright and clear.

What is man always seen as?

an image of God

What did the English Dominicans like to concentrate on?

moral implications of image-bearing

What amends humanity to God's life?

The process of Christ's life

The idea of the image of God allows man to do what?

move toward God

What did French Dominican spirituality concentrate on?

I'm not sure.

What is man never seen as?

I'm not sure.

What does the the "image of God" not demonstrate for man?

I'm not sure.

What happens when man's love and knowledge of God decreases?

I'm not sure.


Eton is one of ten English HMC schools, commonly referred to as "public schools", regulated by the Public Schools Act of 1868. Following the public school tradition, Eton is a full boarding school, which means all pupils live at the school, and it is one of four such remaining single-sex boys' public schools in the United Kingdom (the others being Harrow, Radley, and Winchester) to continue this practice. Eton has educated 19 British prime ministers and generations of the aristocracy and has been referred to as the chief nurse of England's statesmen. Charging up to £11,478 per term (there are three terms per academic year) in 2014/15, Eton is the sixth most expensive HMC boarding school in the UK.

How many public schools are regulated by the 1868 Public Schools Act?

ten

Which type of school requires students to live at the school?

boarding school

How many all-male boarding schools exist in the UK?

four

How much does Eton College charge per term?

up to £11,478

How does Eton College rate expense-wise with the other HMC boarding schools in the UK?

sixth most expensive

Which one of the ten English HMC schools is a day school rather than a boarding school?

I'm not sure.

Which one of the ten English HMC schools is girls only?

I'm not sure.

What is the most expensive HMC boarding school in the UK?

I'm not sure.

How many British prime ministers has Radley educated?

I'm not sure.

How expensive is Harrow per term?

I'm not sure.


Eton has a long list of distinguished former pupils. David Cameron is the 19th British prime minister to have attended the school, and has recommended that Eton set up a school in the state sector to help drive up standards. Eton now co-sponsors a state sixth-form college in Newham, a deprived area of East London, called the London Academy of Excellence, opened in 2012, which is free of charge and aims to get all its students into higher education. In September 2014, Eton opened, and became the sole educational sponsor for, a new purpose-built co-educational state boarding and day school for around 500 pupils, Holyport College, in Maidenhead in Berkshire, with construction costing around £15 million, in which a fifth of places for day pupils will be set aside for children from poor homes, 21 boarding places will go to youngsters on the verge of being taken into care, and a further 28 boarders will be funded or part-funded through bursaries.

How many British prime ministers attended Eton?

Which college in Newham does Eton College co-sponsor?

London Academy of Excellence

How does London Academy of Excellence vary in cost from Eton College?

free of charge

Where will Holyport College be located?

Maidenhead in Berkshire

How much is construction of Holyport College predicted to cost?

around £15 million

who was the 19th British Prime Minister?

I'm not sure.

How many students attend Newham each year?

I'm not sure.

How many students attend Eton each year?

I'm not sure.

Where is Eton located?

I'm not sure.

How much did the London Academy of Excellence cost to build?

I'm not sure.


About 20% of pupils at Eton receive financial support, through a range of bursaries and scholarships. The recent Head Master, Tony Little, said that Eton is developing plans to allow any boy to attend the school whatever his parents' income and, in 2011, said that around 250 boys received "significant" financial help from the school. In early 2014, this figure had risen to 263 pupils receiving the equivalent of around 60% of school fee assistance, whilst a further 63 received their education free of charge. Little said that, in the short term, he wanted to ensure that around 320 pupils per year receive bursaries, and that 70 were educated free of charge, with the intention that the number of pupils receiving financial assistance would continue to increase. These comparatively new developments will run alongside long-established courses that Eton has provided for pupils from state schools, most of them in the summer holidays (July and August). Launched in 1982, the Universities Summer School is an intensive residential course open to boys and girls throughout the UK who attend state schools, are at the end of their first year in the Sixth Form, and are about to begin their final year of schooling. The Brent-Eton Summer School, started in 1994, offers 40-50 young people from the London Borough of Brent, an area of inner-city deprivation, an intensive one-week residential course, free of charge, designed to help bridge the gap between GCSE and A-level. In 2008, Eton helped found the Eton, Slough, Windsor and Hounslow Independent and State School Partnership (ISSP), with six local state schools. The ISSP's aims are "to raise pupil achievement, improve pupil self-esteem, raise pupil aspirations and improve professional practice across the schools". Eton also runs a number of choral and English language courses during the summer months.

How many students receive financial aid at Eton?

How many students attended Eton free of charge in 2014?

What are the goals of the Independent and State School Partnership?

raise pupil achievement, improve pupil self-esteem, raise pupil aspirations and improve professional practice across the schools

What are some courses Eton offers in the summer months?

choral and English language courses

How many Eton students attended Eton free of charge in 2011?

I'm not sure.

Who was the Head Master of Eton in 1982?

I'm not sure.

How many students went to the Brent-Eton Summer School in 2008?

I'm not sure.

How many students attend the Eton, Slough, Windsor and Hounslow Independent and State School Partnership in 2008?

I'm not sure.

Who was the Head Master of the Eton, Slough, Windsor and Hounslow Independent and State School Partnership in 2008?

I'm not sure.


In the run-up to the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games and London 2012 Summer Paralympic Games, Eton's purpose-built Dorney Lake, a permanent, eight-lane, 2,200 metre course (about 1.4 miles) in a 400-acre park, officially known throughout the Games as Eton Dorney, provided training facilities for Olympic and Paralympic competitors, and during the Games, hosted the Olympic and Paralympic Rowing competitions as well as the Olympic Canoe Sprint event, attracting over 400,000 visitors during the Games period (around 30,000 per day), and voted the best 2012 Olympic venue by spectators. Access to the 400-acre parkland around the Lake is provided to members of the public, free of charge, almost all the year round.

What purpose did Eton Dorney have to the London Olympic games?

training facilities

How many visitors attended Eton Dorney during the 2012 Olympics?

400,000 visitors during the Games period (around 30,000 per day)

What did 2012 Olympic spectators vote Eton Dorney to be?

best 2012 Olympic venue

How much does it cost to attend Eton Dorney throughout the year?

free of charge

In what year was Dorney Lake built?

I'm not sure.

In an average year how many members of the public make use of Dorney Lake?

I'm not sure.

How much property does Eton own?

I'm not sure.

How many spectators were there for the 2012 Olympic Canoe Sprint event in total?

I'm not sure.

How many spectators were there on average for the Paralympic Rowing competitions?

I'm not sure.


Construction of the chapel, originally intended to be slightly over twice as long, with eighteen - or possibly seventeen - bays (there are eight today) was stopped when Henry VI was deposed. Only the Quire of the intended building was completed. Eton's first Headmaster, William Waynflete, founder of Magdalen College, Oxford and previously Head Master of Winchester College, built the ante-chapel that finishes the Chapel today. The important wall paintings in the Chapel and the brick north range of the present School Yard also date from the 1480s; the lower storeys of the cloister, including College Hall, had been built between 1441 and 1460.

Who was Eton's first Headmaster?

William Waynflete

How old are the wall paintings in the Chapel and School Yard?

Between what years was College Hall built?

1441 and 1460

How many bays was the chapel originially intended to have?

eighteen - or possibly seventeen

How many bays does the chapel have today?

eight

In what year was Henry Vi deposed?

I'm not sure.

Who was the first Headmaster of Magdalen College?

I'm not sure.

In what year did William Waynflete die?

I'm not sure.

In what year was Magdalen College founded?

I'm not sure.

In what year was Winchester College established?

I'm not sure.


As the school suffered reduced income while still under construction, the completion and further development of the school has since depended to some extent on wealthy benefactors. Building resumed when Roger Lupton was Provost, around 1517. His name is borne by the big gate-house in the west range of the cloisters, fronting School Yard, perhaps the most famous image of the school. This range includes the important interiors of the Parlour, Election Hall, and Election Chamber, where most of the 18th century "leaving portraits" are kept.

Around what year did construction continue after a period of financial struggle?

Whose name is on the gate-house fronting School Yard?

Roger Lupton

Where are 18th century "leaving portraits" kept at Eton?

Parlour, Election Hall, and Election Chamber

What is the most famous image of Eton College?

the big gate-house in the west range of the cloisters, fronting School Yard

In what year did Eton's Roger Lupton die?

I'm not sure.

In what year was Election Hall built?

I'm not sure.

Which Provost had Election Hall built?

I'm not sure.

In what year was Eton founded?

I'm not sure.

Who was the first Provost of Eton?

I'm not sure.


The Duke of Wellington is often incorrectly quoted as saying that "The Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing-fields of Eton". Wellington was at Eton from 1781 to 1784 and was to send his sons there. According to Nevill (citing the historian Sir Edward Creasy), what Wellington said, while passing an Eton cricket match many decades later, was, "There grows the stuff that won Waterloo", a remark Nevill construes as a reference to "the manly character induced by games and sport" amongst English youth generally, not a comment about Eton specifically. In 1889, Sir William Fraser conflated this uncorroborated remark with the one attributed to him by Count Charles de Montalembert's "C'est ici qu'a été gagné la bataille de Waterloo" ("It is here that the Battle of Waterloo was won.")

Who was incorrctly quoted in saying "The Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing-fields of Eton"?

Duke of Wellington

During what years was the Duke of Wellington at Eton?

1781 to 1784

What "stuff" won Waterloo, according to Wellington?

the manly character induced by games and sport

What years did Nevill attend Eton?

I'm not sure.

For what years did Sir William Fraser attend Eton?

I'm not sure.

Who was the Duke of Wellington?

I'm not sure.

In what year was Charles de Montalembert made a Duke?

I'm not sure.

In what year was Edward Creasy made a Sir?

I'm not sure.


As with other public schools, a scheme was devised towards the end of the 19th century to familiarize privileged schoolboys with social conditions in deprived areas. The project of establishing an 'Eton Mission' in the crowded district of Hackney Wick in east London was started at the beginning of 1880, and lasted until 1971 when it was decided that a more local project (at Dorney) would be more realistic. However over the years much money was raised for the Eton Mission, a fine church by G. F. Bodley was erected, many Etonians visited, and stimulated among other things the Eton Manor Boys' Club, a notable rowing club which has survived the Mission itself, and the 59 Club for motorcyclists.

Which club at Eaton is for motorcyclists?

59 Club

What was the purpose for creating an Eton Mission?

familiarize privileged schoolboys with social conditions in deprived areas

Why did construction of Eton Mission cease in 1971?

it was decided that a more local project (at Dorney) would be more realistic

What is Eton's rowing club called?

Eton Manor Boys' Club

Where was the Eton Mission originally to be located?

district of Hackney Wick in east London

In what year was the Eton Manor Boys' Club established?

I'm not sure.

In what year was the 59 Club started?

I'm not sure.

How many students are in Eton's rowing club each year?

I'm not sure.

How many children attended the Eton Mission each year?

I'm not sure.

In what year was G.F. Bodley's church built?

I'm not sure.


The very large and ornate School Hall and School Library (by L K. Hall) were erected in 1906-8 across the road from Upper School as the school's memorial to the Etonians who had died in the Boer War. Many tablets in the cloisters and chapel commemorate the large number of dead Etonians of the Great War. A bomb destroyed part of Upper School in World War Two and blew out many windows in the Chapel. The college commissioned replacements by Evie Hone (1949–52) and by John Piper and Patrick Reyntiens (1959 onwards).

To whom were School Hall and School Library erected in memoriam of?

Etonians who had died in the Boer War

What destroyed part of the Upper School and Chapel in WWII?

A bomb

Who was hired to replace windows in the Chapel from 1949-1952?

Evie Hone

In what years was Upper School built?

I'm not sure.

Who designed Upper School?

I'm not sure.

In what years was the Boer War fought?

I'm not sure.

Who was one of the prominent Etonians who died in the Great War?

I'm not sure.

Who was one of the prominent Etonians who died in the Boer War?

I'm not sure.


In the past, people at Eton have occasionally been guilty of antisemitism. For a time, new admissions were called 'Jews' by their fellow Collegers. In 1945, the school introduced a nationality statute conditioning entry on the applicant's father being British by birth. The statute was removed after the intervention of Prime Minister Harold Macmillan in the 1960s after it came to the attention of Oxford's Wykeham Professor of Logic, A. J. Ayer, himself Jewish and an Old Etonian, who "suspected a whiff of anti-semitism".

What were new students once called by others?

'Jews'

What stipulation did the school base entrance on in 1945?

applicant's father being British by birth

For what reason as the 1945 entrance stipulation removed?

"suspected a whiff of anti-semitism"

Who decided to remove the 1945 entrance stipulation?

A. J. Ayer

In what year did A.J. Ayer become a Professor of Logic at Oxford's Wykeham?

I'm not sure.

In what year did Harold Macmillan become the British Prime Minister?

I'm not sure.

In what year did Eton remove the rule where a student's father had to be British by birth?

I'm not sure.

In what year did A.J. Ayer graduate from Eton?

I'm not sure.


One boarding house, College, is reserved for seventy King's Scholars, who attend Eton on scholarships provided by the original foundation and awarded by examination each year; King's Scholars pay up to 90% of full fees, depending on their means. Of the other pupils, up to a third receive some kind of bursary or scholarship. The name "King's Scholars" is because the school was founded by King Henry VI in 1440. The original School consisted of the seventy Scholars (together with some Commensals) and the Scholars were educated and boarded at the foundation's expense.

The College boarding house is reserved for whom?

King's Scholars

Where do "King's Scholars" get their name?

the school was founded by King Henry VI

How many original Scholars were there in the original School?

seventy

How many students receive some form of financial aid?

up to a third

In what year was King Henry VI deposed?

I'm not sure.

How many commoners attended Eton in 1440?

I'm not sure.

In 1440 where did commoners attending Eton stay?

I'm not sure.

How many regular students at Eton receive a scholarship but not a bursary?

I'm not sure.

In what year did King Henry VI's reign begin?

I'm not sure.


As the School grew, more students were allowed to attend provided that they paid their own fees and lived in the town, outside the College's original buildings. These students became known as Oppidans, from the Latin word oppidum, meaning town. The Houses developed over time as a means of providing residence for the Oppidans in a more congenial manner, and during the 18th and 19th centuries were mostly run by women known as "dames". They typically contain about fifty boys. Although classes are organised on a School basis, most boys spend a large proportion of their time in their House. Each House has a formal name, mainly used for post and people outside the Eton community. It is generally known by the boys by the initials or surname of the House Master, the teacher who lives in the house and manages the pupils in it.

What is the term given to students who lived in town, but not on the campus of Eton?

Oppidans

Oppidan residences were generally cared after by women known as what?

"dames"

What is a House Master?

the teacher who lives in the house and manages the pupils in it

About how many students are in a typical Oppidan house?

fifty

What is the term for boys who live on Eton's campus?

I'm not sure.

How many Houses are there?

I'm not sure.

What is one of the House's names?

I'm not sure.

Where do boys on Eton's campus live?

I'm not sure.

What is the Latin term for "school"?

I'm not sure.


Not all boys who pass the College election examination choose to become King's Scholars. If they choose instead to belong to one of the 24 Oppidan Houses, they are known as Oppidan Scholars. Oppidan scholarships may also be awarded for consistently performing with distinction in School and external examinations. To gain an Oppidan Scholarship, a boy must have either three distinctions in a row or four throughout his career. Within the school, an Oppidan Scholar is entitled to use the letters OS after his name.

If a boy elects to live in an Oppidan house instead of the College house, what are they called?

Oppidan Scholars

Which students are allowed to use the letters OS after their name?

Oppidan Scholar

How many Oppidan houses are at Eaton?

Under what circumstances are Oppidan Scholarships awarded?

consistently performing with distinction in School and external examinations

How many distinguishments does a student need for an Oppidan Scholarship?

either three distinctions in a row or four throughout his career

What is one of the requirements to be a King's Scholar?

I'm not sure.

What is  a King's Scholar entitled to put after their name?

I'm not sure.

Typically how many students each year decide to become a Oppidan Scholar instead of a King's Scholar?

I'm not sure.

How do King's Scholars get awarded with scholarships?

I'm not sure.


The Oppidan Houses are named Godolphin House, Jourdelay's, (both built as such c. 1720), Hawtrey House, Durnford House, (the first two built as such by the Provost and Fellows, 1845, when the school was increasing in numbers and needed more centralised control), The Hopgarden, South Lawn, Waynflete, Evans's, Keate House, Warre House, Villiers House, Common Lane House, Penn House, Walpole House, Cotton Hall, Wotton House, Holland House, Mustians, Angelo's, Manor House, Farrer House, Baldwin's Bec, The Timbralls, and Westbury.

Which Oppidan Houses did not change from their original 1720 names?

Godolphin House, Jourdelay's

Which two houses were built as student population increased 1845?

Hawtrey House, Durnford House

Which two Oppidan Houses are the oldest?

Godolphin House, Jourdelay's

Who built Godolphin House?

I'm not sure.

In what year was Hopgarden built?

I'm not sure.

In what year was South Lawn built?

I'm not sure.

Who built Villiers House?

I'm not sure.

What is the newest House?

I'm not sure.


For much of Eton's history, junior boys had to act as "fags", or servants, to older boys. Their duties included cleaning, cooking, and running errands. A Library member was entitled to yell at any time and without notice, "Boy, Up!" or "Boy, Queue!", and all first-year boys had to come running. The last boy to arrive was given the task. These practices, known as fagging, were partially phased out of most houses in the 1970s. Captains of House and Games still sometimes give tasks to first-year boys, such as collecting the mail from School Office.[citation needed]

What term was given to juniors who acted as servants to older students?

"fags"

What were common duties of younger servant students?

cleaning, cooking, and running errands

What words were yelled by Librarians that required first year students to come?

"Boy, Up!" or "Boy, Queue!"

Which first year student was given the task yelled for by the Librarian?

The last boy to arrive

What year was "fagging" phased out of most houses?

When was fagging mostly eliminated from all Houses?

I'm not sure.

What were older students known as?

I'm not sure.

What was the Captain of House and Captain of Games called?

I'm not sure.

What would junior boys yell at older students?

I'm not sure.

What were Library members known as?

I'm not sure.


The long-standing claim that the present uniform was first worn as mourning for the death of George III is unfounded. "Eton dress" has undergone significant changes since its standardisation in the 19th century. Originally (along with a top-hat and walking-cane), Etonian dress was reserved for formal occasions, but boys wear it today for classes, which are referred to as "divisions", or "divs". As stated above, King's Scholars wear a black gown over the top of their tailcoats, and occasionally a surplice in Chapel. Members of the teaching staff (known as Beaks) are required to wear a form of school dress when teaching.

There is false belief that the current uniforms were first worn for what event?

mourning for the death of George III

What are Beaks?

Members of the teaching staff

When are Beaks required to wear a form of school dress?

when teaching

What are classes at Eaton known as today?

"divisions", or "divs"

In what century did George III die?

I'm not sure.

What number of king of Britain was George III?

I'm not sure.

What are students known as at Eton?

I'm not sure.

What color top-hats did Eton students originally wear?

I'm not sure.

What color are King's Scholars tailcoats?

I'm not sure.


Later the emphasis was on classical studies, dominated by Latin and Ancient History, and, for boys with sufficient ability, Classical Greek. From the latter part of the 19th century this curriculum has changed and broadened: for example, there are now more than 100 students of Chinese, which is a non-curriculum course. In the 1970s, there was just one school computer, in a small room attached to the science buildings. It used paper tape to store programs. Today, all boys must have laptop computers, and the school fibre-optic network connects all classrooms and all boys' bedrooms to the internet.

How many current students take Chinese courses at Eaton?

more than 100

Is Chinese a required or non-curriculum course?

non-curriculum

How many computers were at Eaton in the 1970s?

just one

Which subject was only studied by boys with sufficient ability?

Classical Greek

Was was the emphasis early on?

I'm not sure.

In what decade was learning Chinese introduced to Eton?

I'm not sure.

How many students at Eton now learn Latin each year?

I'm not sure.

In the past how many students each year learned Classical Greek?

I'm not sure.


The primary responsibility for a boy's studies lies with his House Master, but he is assisted by an additional director of studies, known as a tutor. Classes, colloquially known as "divs" (divisions), are organised on a School basis; the classrooms are separate from the houses. New school buildings have appeared for teaching purposes every decade or so since New Schools, designed by Henry Woodyer and built 1861-3. Despite the introduction of modern technology, the external appearance and locations of many of the classrooms have remained unchanged for a long time.

What other term is given to the director of studies?

tutor

With whom does the primary responsibility for a student's leaning lie?

House Master

Who designed the learning buildings at Eton?

Henry Woodyer

Are living houses and classrooms seperate or conjoined?

separate

Who was one of the first House Master's?

I'm not sure.

In what year were tutor's introduced to Eton?

I'm not sure.

How often have new buildings for housing appeared at Eton?

I'm not sure.

What is New Schools colloquially known as?

I'm not sure.


Societies tend to come and go, of course, depending on the special enthusiasms of the masters and boys in the school at the time, but some have been in existence many years. Those in existence at present include: Aeronautical, African, Alexander Cozens (Art), Amnesty, Archeological, Architectural, Astronomy, Banks (conservation), Caledonian, Cheese, Classical, Comedy, Cosmopolitan, Debating, Design, Entrepreneurship, Geographical, Henry Fielding, Hispanic, History, Keynes (economics), Law, Literary, Mathematical, Medical, Middle Eastern, Model United Nations, Modern Languages, Oriental, Orwell (left-wing), Simeon (Christian), Parry (music), Photographic, Political, Praed (poetry), Rock (music), Rous (equestrian), Salisbury (diplomatic), Savile (Rare Books and Manuscripts), Shelley, Scientific, Sports, Tech Club, Theatre, Wellington (military), Wine and Wotton’s (philosophy).

Which Eton society is dedicated to philosophy?

Wine and Wotton’s

Which Eton society is centered around horses?

Rous

What is the name of the Eton club for musical interests?

Rock

What is the interest of the Savile club at Eton?

Rare Books and Manuscripts

What was one of the first society's created at Eton?

I'm not sure.

What was the latest society started at Eton?

I'm not sure.

What in one of the societies that dates to the 1400s?

I'm not sure.

What is one of the societies started in the 15th century?

I'm not sure.

What is the modern-day largest society?

I'm not sure.


Prizes are awarded on the results of trials (internal exams), GCSE and AS-levels. In addition, many subjects and activities have specially endowed prizes, several of which are awarded by visiting experts. The most prestigious is the Newcastle Scholarship, awarded on the strength of an examination, consisting of two papers in philosophical theology, moral theory and applied ethics. Also of note are the Gladstone Memorial Prize and the Coutts Prize, awarded on the results of trials and AS-level examinations in C; and the Huxley Prize, awarded for a project on a scientific subject. Other specialist prizes include the Newcastle Classical Prize; the Rosebery Exhibition for History; the Queen’s Prizes for French and German; the Duke of Newcastle’s Russian Prize; the Beddington Spanish Prize; the Strafford and Bowman Shakespeare Prizes; the Tomline and Russell Prizes in Mathematics; the Sotheby Prize for History of Art; the Waddington Prize for Theology and Philosophy; the Birley Prize for History; The Lower Boy Rosebery Prize and the Wilder Prize for Theology. Prizes are awarded too for excellence in such activities as painting, sculpture, ceramics, playing musical instruments, musical composition, declamation, silverwork, and design.

For what is the Huxley prize awarded?

a project on a scientific subject

Which two prizes are dedicated to mathematics?

Tomline and Russell

What artistic accomplishments can earn students a prize?

painting, sculpture, ceramics, playing musical instruments, musical composition, declamation, silverwork, and design

Are trials considered internal or external exams?

internal

What are generally the hardest internal exams at Eton?

I'm not sure.

What was the first prize to be awarded at Eton?

I'm not sure.

What is the name of the prize for silverwork?

I'm not sure.

What is the prize for musical composition?

I'm not sure.

What is the prize for design?

I'm not sure.


Various benefactions make it possible to give grants each year to boys who wish, for educational or cultural reasons, to work or travel abroad. These include the Busk Fund, which supports individual ventures that show particular initiative; the C.M. Wells Memorial Trust Fund, for the promotion of visits to classical lands; the Sadler Fund, which supports, amongst others, those intending to enter the Foreign Service; and the Marsden Fund, for travel in countries where the principal language is not English.

What does the Busk Fund support?

individual ventures that show particular initiative

Which Fund is dedicated for travel to non-English speaking countries?

Marsden Fund

Which Fund supports travel to classical lands?

the C.M. Wells Memorial Trust Fund

What grant is given for boys who want to travel to countries where English is the main language?

I'm not sure.

What grant is given to boys who want to enter the teaching profession?

I'm not sure.

What fund is for boys who want to travel to Africa?

I'm not sure.

What fund is for boys who want to travel to Asia?

I'm not sure.


If any boy produces an outstanding piece of work, it may be "Sent Up For Good", storing the effort in the College Archives for posterity. This award has been around since the 18th century. As Sending Up For Good is fairly infrequent, the process is rather mysterious to many of Eton's boys. First, the master wishing to Send Up For Good must gain the permission of the relevant Head of Department. Upon receiving his or her approval, the piece of work will be marked with Sent Up For Good and the student will receive a card to be signed by House Master, tutor and division master.

What action results in something being "Sent Up For Good?"

If any boy produces an outstanding piece of work

What does a student receive when work is Sent Up For Good?

a card

When a student has work Sent Up For Good, who signs the card that they receive?

House Master, tutor and division master

Where is work that has been Sent Up For Good stored?

College Archives

How many pieces of work are Sent Up For Good each decade on average?

I'm not sure.

How many Head of Department are there at Eton?

I'm not sure.

What process at Eton is as clear as day to most Eton boys?

I'm not sure.

Who takes the Sending Up For Good piece of work to the College Archives?

I'm not sure.


The opposite of a Show Up is a "Rip". This is for sub-standard work, which is sometimes torn at the top of the page/sheet and must be submitted to the boy's housemaster for signature. Boys who accumulate rips are liable to be given a "White Ticket", which must be signed by all his teachers and may be accompanied by other punishments, usually involving doing domestic chores or writing lines. In recent times,[when?] a milder form of the rip, 'sign for information', colloquially known as an "info", has been introduced, which must also be signed by the boy's housemaster and tutor.

What is the opposite of a Show Up?

a "Rip"

Who must sign a Rip?

the boy's housemaster

Who must sign a White Ticket?

all his teachers

Who must sign an "info"?

the boy's housemaster and tutor

What punishment term is "info" short for?

sign for information

What action is colloquially known as a Show Up?

I'm not sure.

What are boys who accumulate Show Up's liable to receive?

I'm not sure.

What are some of the consequences of earning a Show Up?

I'm not sure.

Who must sign a Show Up?

I'm not sure.


A boy who is late for any division or other appointment may be required to sign "Tardy Book", a register kept in the School Office, between 7.35am and 7.45am, every morning for the duration of his sentence (typically three days). Tardy Book may also be issued for late work. For more serious misdeeds, a boy is summoned from his lessons to the Head Master, or Lower Master if the boy is in the lower two years, to talk personally about his misdeeds. This is known as the "Bill". The most serious misdeeds may result in expulsion, or rustication (suspension). Conversely, should a master be more than 15 minutes late for a class, traditionally the pupils might claim it as a "run" and absent themselves for the rest of its duration.

What term is used if a master is more than 15 minutes late to a class?

a "run"

Where is the "Tardy Book" kept?

School Office

How long is the typical punishment for being tardy?

typically three days

When a boy is summoned to the Head Master, what is the experience called?

the "Bill"

What is another term for rustication?

suspension

What is the longest duration a student must sign the Tardy Book?

I'm not sure.

What is the shortest duration a student would need to sign the Tardy Book?

I'm not sure.

What must a student sign if the commit a serious misdeed?

I'm not sure.

Who do students meet with if the commit the most serious misdeeds?

I'm not sure.


John Keate, Head Master from 1809 to 1834, took over at a time when discipline was poor. Anthony Chenevix-Trench, Head Master from 1964 to 1970, abolished the birch and replaced it with caning, also applied to the bare posterior, which he administered privately in his office. Chenevix-Trench also abolished corporal punishment administered by senior boys. Previously, House Captains were permitted to cane miscreants over the seat of the trousers. This was a routine occurrence, carried out privately with the boy bending over with his head under the edge of a table. Less common but more severe were the canings administered by Pop (see Eton Society below) in the form of a "Pop-Tanning", in which a large number of hard strokes were inflicted by the President of Pop in the presence of all Pop members (or, in earlier times, each member of Pop took it in turns to inflict a stroke). The culprit was summoned to appear in a pair of old trousers, as the caning would cut the cloth to shreds. This was the most severe form of physical punishment at Eton.

The birch was abolished and replaced with what?

caning

What was the most severe form of physical punishment at Eton referred to as?

"Pop-Tanning"

Why was a subject ordered to appear to Pop-Tanning in old trousers?

the caning would cut the cloth to shreds

Which Head Master abolished corporal punishment by peers?

Chenevix-Trench

Who administered caning privately in his office?

Anthony Chenevix-Trench

Who started the practice of using a birch to discipline students?

I'm not sure.

Who started allowing senior boys to apply corporal punishment?

I'm not sure.

How were students hit with the birch by Head Masters?

I'm not sure.

Who was one of the President's of Pop?

I'm not sure.

Who came up with the term "Pop-Tanning"?

I'm not sure.


The current "Precentor" (Head of Music) is Tim Johnson, and the School boasts eight organs and an entire building for music (performance spaces include the School Hall, the Farrer Theatre and two halls dedicated to music, the Parry Hall and the Concert Hall). Many instruments are taught, including obscure ones such as the didgeridoo. The School participates in many national competitions; many pupils are part of the National Youth Orchestra, and the School gives scholarships for dedicated and talented musicians. A former Precentor of the college, Ralph Allwood set up and organised Eton Choral Courses, which run at the School every summer.

What term is given to the Head of Music?

"Precentor"

What is an example of a lesser-known instrument taught at Eton?

didgeridoo

Who is the current Precentor?

Tim Johnson

How many organs does Eton house?

eight

Who is the current Headmaster?

I'm not sure.

Who currently guides the National Youth Orchestra?

I'm not sure.

Who now organizes the Eton Choral Courses?

I'm not sure.

Who designed the Farrer Theatre?

I'm not sure.

Who designed Parry Hall?

I'm not sure.


Numerous plays are put on every year at Eton College; there is one main theatre, called the Farrer (seating 400) and 2 Studio theatres, called the Caccia Studio and Empty Space (seating 90 and 80 respectively). There are about 8 or 9 house productions each year, around 3 or 4 "independent" plays (not confined solely to one house, produced, directed and funded by Etonians) and three school plays, one specifically for boys in the first two years, and two open to all years. The School Plays have such good reputations that they are normally fully booked every night. Productions also take place in varying locations around the School, varying from the sports fields to more historic buildings such as Upper School and College Chapel.

How many people can sit in the audience at Eton's main theatre?

What is the name of Eton's largest theatre?

Farrer

How many house productions does Eton run each year?

about 8 or 9

What are "independent" theatre productions at Eton?

not confined solely to one house, produced, directed and funded by Etonians

Do the plays sport high attendance rates?

fully booked every night

How many people can sit in College Chapel?

I'm not sure.

How many people can sit in Upper School?

I'm not sure.

What Studio theatre was built first?

I'm not sure.

How many plays are held in Caccia Studio each year?

I'm not sure.

How many plays are held in Empty Space each year?

I'm not sure.


In recent years, the School has put on a musical version of The Bacchae (October 2009) as well as productions of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (May 2010), The Cherry Orchard (February 2011), Joseph K (October 2011), Cyrano de Bergerac (May 2012), Macbeth (October 2012), London Assurance (May 2013) and Jerusalem (October 2013). Upcoming in May 2014 was a production of A Midsummer Night's Dream . Often girls from surrounding schools, such as St George's, Ascot, St Mary's School Ascot, Windsor Girls' School and Heathfield St Mary's School, are cast in female roles. Boys from the School are also responsible for the lighting, sound and stage management of all the productions, under the guidance of several professional full-time theatre staff.

Who are cast in Eton's female roles in their productions?

girls from surrounding schools

Who is responsible for stage hand duties, lighting, sound, and management?

Boys from the School

Which Shakespearean play did the School put on in October 2012?

Macbeth

What are somefemale schools close to Eton?

St George's, Ascot, St Mary's School Ascot, Windsor Girls' School and Heathfield St Mary's School

What Eton production did the girls from St. George's recently appear in?

I'm not sure.

Girls from St Mary's School Ascot appeared in which recent Eton production?

I'm not sure.

Girls from Windsor Girls' School appeared in Which recent Eton production?

I'm not sure.

What Eton production did the girls from Heathfield St Mary's School recently appear in?

I'm not sure.

What girl's school was featured in October 2011's Macbeth?

I'm not sure.


Eton's best-known holiday takes place on the so-called "Fourth of June", a celebration of the birthday of King George III, Eton's greatest patron. This day is celebrated with the Procession of Boats, in which the top rowing crews from the top four years row past in vintage wooden rowing boats. Similar to the Queen's Official Birthday, the "Fourth of June" is no longer celebrated on 4 June, but on the Wednesday before the first weekend of June. Eton also observes St. Andrew's Day, on which the Eton wall game is played.[citation needed]

What is Eton's best-known holiday?

"Fourth of June"

What does the "Fourth of June" celebrate?

the birthday of King George III

When is the Fourth of June celebrated?

the Wednesday before the first weekend of June

Which event is held on the Fourth of June?

Procession of Boats

On what day of the year did King George III die?

I'm not sure.

On what date is the Queen's Official Birthday celebrated?

I'm not sure.

On what date is St. Andrew's Day?

I'm not sure.

How is the Queen's birthday celebrated?

I'm not sure.

When is St. Andrew's Day actually observed?

I'm not sure.


Until 18 December 2010, Eton College was an exempt charity under English law (Charities Act 1993, Schedule 2). Under the provisions of the Charities Act 2006, it is now an excepted charity, and fully registered with the Charities Commission, and is now one of the 100 largest charities in the UK. As a charity, it benefits from substantial tax breaks. It was calculated by the late David Jewell, former Master of Haileybury, that in 1992 such tax breaks saved the School about £1,945 per pupil per year, although he had no direct connection with the School. This subsidy has declined since the 2001 abolition by the Labour Government of state-funded scholarships (formerly known as "assisted places") to independent schools. However, no child attended Eton on this scheme, meaning that the actual level of state assistance to the School has always been lower. Eton's retiring Head Master, Tony Little, has claimed that the benefits that Eton provides to the local community free of charge (use of its facilities, etc.) have a higher value than the tax breaks it receives as a result of its charitable status. The fee for the academic year 2010–2011 was £29,862 (approximately US$48,600 or €35,100 as of March 2011), although the sum is considerably lower for those pupils on bursaries and scholarships.

Why is being a charity beneficial to Eton?

substantial tax breaks

What service does Eton provide to the local community free of charge?

use of its facilities

What was the full price of Eton per student in 2010-2011?

£29,862 (approximately US$48,600 or €35,100

How much did estimated tax breaks save per student in 1992?

£1,945 per pupil per year

What is the largest charity in the UK?

I'm not sure.

In what year did David Jewell become the Master of Haileybury?

I'm not sure.

In what year did Tony Little retire as Head Master?

I'm not sure.

How much did it cost to attend Eton in 2006?

I'm not sure.

How much was the fee to attend Eton in 2010?

I'm not sure.


In 1995 the National Lottery granted money for a £4.6m sports complex, to add to Eton's existing facilities of two swimming pools, 30 cricket squares, 24 football, rugby and hockey pitches and a gym. The College paid £200,000 and contributed 4.5 hectares of land in return for exclusive use of the facilities during the daytime only. The UK Sports Council defended the deal on the grounds that the whole community would benefit, while the bursar claimed that Windsor, Slough and Eton Athletic Club was "deprived" because local people (who were not pupils at the College) did not have a world-class running track and facilities to train with. Steve Osborn, director of the Safe Neighbourhoods Unit, described the decision as "staggering" given the background of a substantial reduction in youth services by councils across the country, a matter over which, however, neither the College nor the UK Sports Council, had any control. The facility, which became the Thames Valley Athletics Centre, opened in April 1999.

Who granted money to Eton for a sports complex in 1995?

the National Lottery

When did the Thames Valley Athletics Centre open?

April 1999

For what did the college pay a substancial sum and donate 4.5 hectres of land?

in return for exclusive use of the facilities during the daytime only

How many cricket squares does Eton have?

How many swimming pools are located within Eton?

two

In what year was the National Lottery established?

I'm not sure.

When was Safe Neighbourhoods Unit founded?

I'm not sure.

How much do UK councils spend on youth services each year?

I'm not sure.

Who led the National Lottery in 1995?

I'm not sure.

Who led the UK Sports Council in 1995?

I'm not sure.


In October 2004, Sarah Forsyth claimed that she had been dismissed unfairly by Eton College and had been bullied by senior staff. She also claimed she was instructed to do some of Prince Harry's coursework to enable him to pass AS Art. As evidence, Forsyth provided secretly recorded conversations with both Prince Harry and her Head of Department, Ian Burke. An employment tribunal in July 2005 found that she had been unfairly dismissed and criticised Burke for bullying her and for repeatedly changing his story. It also criticised the school for failing to produce its capability procedures and criticised the Head Master for not reviewing the case independently.

Who claimed she had been unfairly fired by Eton and won her case?

Sarah Forsyth

What did Sarah Forsyth provide as evidence to her unfair termination and job duties?

secretly recorded conversations with both Prince Harry and her Head of Department, Ian Burke

For what was Eton criticized in its handling of the Forsyth case?

failing to produce its capability procedures

Who was criticized for not handling the Forsyth case independently?

the Head Master

Who was the Head Master of Eton in 2004?

I'm not sure.

What position did Sarah Forsyth have at Eton in 2004?

I'm not sure.

In what year did Prince Harry graduate from Eton?

I'm not sure.

In what year did Prince Harry start attending Eton?

I'm not sure.

In what year did Ian Burke become a Head of Department at Eton?

I'm not sure.


It criticised Forsyth's decision to record a conversation with Harry as an abuse of teacher–student confidentiality and said "It is clear whichever version of the evidence is accepted that Mr Burke did ask the claimant to assist Prince Harry with text for his expressive art project ... It is not part of this tribunal's function to determine whether or not it was legitimate." In response to the tribunal's ruling concerning the allegations about Prince Harry, the School issued a statement, saying Forsyth's claims "were dismissed for what they always have been - unfounded and irrelevant." A spokesperson from Clarence House said, "We are delighted that Harry has been totally cleared of cheating."

The School dismissed claims that Prince Harry was cheating by saying the claims were what?

unfounded and irrelevant

What was potentially considered abuse of teacher-student confidentiality?

Forsyth's decision to record a conversation with Harry

The tribunal denied responsibility for what concerning Harry's recording in the Forsyth case?

determine whether or not it was legitimate

Who was the spokesperson for Clarence House?

I'm not sure.

Who wrote the text for Prince Harry's expressive art project?

I'm not sure.

Who was one of the members of the tribunal?

I'm not sure.

Who issued the statement for the school?

I'm not sure.


In 2005, the Office of Fair Trading found fifty independent schools, including Eton, to have breached the Competition Act by "regularly and systematically" exchanging information about planned increases in school fees, which was collated and distributed among the schools by the bursar at Sevenoaks School. Following the investigation by the OFT, each school was required to pay around £70,000, totalling around £3.5 million, significantly less than the maximum possible fine. In addition, the schools together agreed to contribute another £3m to a new charitable educational fund. The incident raised concerns over whether the charitable status of independent schools such as Eton should be reconsidered, and perhaps revoked. However, Jean Scott, the head of the Independent Schools Council, said that independent schools had always been exempt from anti-cartel rules applied to business, were following a long-established procedure in sharing the information with each other, and that they were unaware of the change to the law (on which they had not been consulted). She wrote to John Vickers, the OFT director-general, saying, "They are not a group of businessmen meeting behind closed doors to fix the price of their products to the disadvantage of the consumer. They are schools that have quite openly continued to follow a long-established practice because they were unaware that the law had changed."

Who defended fifty schools accused of price-sharing, stating they were unaware the laws had changed?

Jean Scott

In what year was a group of independent schools found guilty of price-sharing?

How much did each school have to pay as punishment for price-sharing?

£70,000, totalling around £3.5 million

What did the schools elect to contribute money towards, in light of their allegations?

a new charitable educational fund

In what year did Sevenoaks School open its doors to students?

I'm not sure.

How much was Eton fined by the Office of Fair Trading in 2005?

I'm not sure.

How much did Eton agree to contribute to the new charitable education fund?

I'm not sure.

How was the head of the Office of Fair Trading in 2005?

I'm not sure.

How much does Eaton give to the Independent Schools Council each year?

I'm not sure.


A Freedom of Information request in 2005 revealed that Eton had received £2,652 in farming subsidies in 2004 under the Common Agricultural Policy. Asked to explain under what grounds it was eligible to receive farming subsidies, Eton admitted that it was 'a bit of a mystery'. The TaxPayers' Alliance also stated that Eton had received a total of £5,300 in CAP subsidies between 2002 and 2007. Panorama revealed in March 2012 that farming subsidies were granted to Eton for 'environmental improvements', in effect 'being paid without having to do any farming at all'.

How much had Eton received in farming subsidies in 2005?

Under what policy was Eton able to receive funds without farming?

Common Agricultural Policy

What did Panorama say was the documented reason Eton was eligible for farming subsidies?

environmental improvements

In what year was the Taxpayers' Alliance established?

I'm not sure.

In what year was the Common Agricultural Policy established?

I'm not sure.

In what year was Panorama established?

I'm not sure.

How much in farming subsidies did Eton receive in 2012?

I'm not sure.


Figures obtained by The Daily Telegraph had revealed that, in 2010, 37 applicants from Eton were accepted by Oxford whilst state schools had difficulty obtaining entry even for pupils with the country's most impressive exam results. According to The Economist, Oxford and Cambridge admit more Etonians each year than applicants from the whole country who qualify for free school meals. In April 2011 the Labour MP David Lammy described as unfair and 'indefensible' the fact that Oxford University had organised nine 'outreach events' at Eton in 2010, although he admitted that it had, in fact, held fewer such events for Eton than for another independent school, Wellington College.

How many outreach events were held at Eton by Oxford University in 2010?

nine

Which independent school had more hosted outreach events than Eton?

Wellington College

Who described outreach events at Eton as "unfair and indefensible?"

Labour MP David Lammy

In 2010, how many applicants from Eton were accepted to Oxford?

How many Eton "outreach events" were held at Wellington College in 2010?

I'm not sure.

In what year did David Lammy become a Labour MP?

I'm not sure.

In what year did The Economist print an article about how Oxford accepted more students from Eton than all the UK's students who qualify for free school meals?

I'm not sure.

In what month in 2010 did The Daily Telegraph publish a report about Oxford's acceptance standards?

I'm not sure.


In July 2015, Eton accidentally sent emails to 400 prospective students, offering them conditional entrance to the school in September 2017. The email was intended for nine students, but an IT glitch caused the email to be sent to 400 additional families, who didn't necessarily have a place. In response, the school issued the following statement: "This error was discovered within minutes and each family was immediately contacted to notify them that it should be disregarded and to apologise. We take this type of incident very seriously indeed and so a thorough investigation, overseen by the headmaster Tony Little and led by the tutor for admissions, is being carried out to find out exactly what went wrong and ensure it cannot happen again. Eton College offers its sincere apologies to those boys concerned and their families. We deeply regret the confusion and upset this must have caused."

When was an accidental email sent to potential students of Eton that warranted a personal apology to each family?

July 2015

How many prospective students received a mistaken email in July 2015?

For how many students was the email mistake originally intended?

nine

Who was the tutor for admissions at Eton in 2015?

I'm not sure.

Who at Eton issued the statement about the erroneous emails?

I'm not sure.

In what year did Tony Little become the Headmaster of Eton?

I'm not sure.

How many students does Eton accept each year?

I'm not sure.


In January 2016, the Eton College beagling club was accused by the League Against Cruel Sports of undertaking an illegal hare hunt. The allegations were accompanied by a video of the Eton Beagles chasing a hare, as 'the hunt staff urge the beagles on and make no efforts to call the dogs off.' A spokesman representing Eton College released the following statement: "Eton College takes its legal responsibilities extremely seriously and expects all school activities to comply with the law. We are investigating this allegation as a matter of urgency and will be co-operating fully with the relevant authorities."

What was Eton's beagle club accused of in January 2016?

an illegal hare hunt

What evidence was brought forth of a potential hare hunt?

a video

Did Eton's official statement say that they took the matter seriously or frivilously?

extremely seriously

In what year did Eaton establish the beagling club?

I'm not sure.

In what year was the League Against Cruel Sports founded?

I'm not sure.

When was hunting hare's made illegal in the UK?

I'm not sure.

What is the best month to hunt hares in the UK?

I'm not sure.

Who taped the Eton Beagles illegally hunting a hare?

I'm not sure.


Eton College has links with some private schools in India today, maintained from the days of the British Raj, such as The Doon School and Mayo College. Eton College is also a member of the G20 Schools Group, a collection of college preparatory boarding schools from around the world, including Turkey's Robert College, the United States' Phillips Academy and Phillips Exeter Academy, Australia's Scotch College, Melbourne Grammar School and Launceston Church Grammar School, Singapore's Raffles Institution, and Switzerland's International School of Geneva. Eton has recently fostered[when?] a relationship with the Roxbury Latin School, a traditional all-boys private school in Boston, USA. Former Eton headmaster and provost Sir Eric Anderson shares a close friendship with Roxbury Latin Headmaster emeritus F. Washington Jarvis; Anderson has visited Roxbury Latin on numerous occasions, while Jarvis briefly taught theology at Eton after retiring from his headmaster post at Roxbury Latin. The headmasters' close friendship spawned the Hennessy Scholarship, an annual prize established in 2005 and awarded to a graduating RL senior for a year of study at Eton. Hennessy Scholars generally reside in Wotton house.

Which male private school in Boston, USA has Eton formed a relationship with?

Roxbury Latin School

Where do Hennessy Scholars typically reside?

Wotton house

In which year was the Hennessy Scholarship founded?

What is the G20 School's Group?

a collection of college preparatory boarding schools from around the world

In what year was Robert College founded in Turkey?

I'm not sure.

In what year did F. Washington Jarvis retire from Roxbury Latin at their headmaster?

I'm not sure.

In what year did Singapore's Raffles Institution open their doors?

I'm not sure.

In what year was the G20 Schools Group established?

I'm not sure.

Who was Switzerland's International School of Geneva's headmaster in 2005?

I'm not sure.


Besides Prince William and Prince Harry, members of the extended British Royal Family who have attended Eton include Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and his son Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster; Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, his eldest son George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews and grandson Edward Windsor, Lord Downpatrick and his youngest son Lord Nicholas Windsor; Prince Michael of Kent and his son Lord Frederick Windsor; James Ogilvy, son of Princess Alexandra and the Right Honourable Angus Ogilvy, himself an Eton alumnus. Prince William of Gloucester (1942-1972) also attended Eton, as did George Lascelles, 7th Earl of Harewood, son of Princess Mary, Princess Royal.

Which Duke of Gloucester attended Eton?

Prince Richard

Where is Prince Richard's son, Alexander Windsor, Earl of?

Ulster

Which 7th Earl of Harewood attended Eton?

George Lascelles

Who was George Lascelles' mother?

Princess Mary, Princess Royal

In what year did Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester graduate from Eton?

I'm not sure.

In what year did Prince Edward, Duke of Kent start attending Eton?

I'm not sure.

Who is Lord Downpatrick's grandson?

I'm not sure.

What school did Princess Mary, Princess Royal attend?

I'm not sure.

Who was the 6th Earl of Harewood?

I'm not sure.


Other notable Old Etonians include scientists Robert Boyle, John Maynard Smith, J. B. S. Haldane, Stephen Wolfram and the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine winner, John Gurdon; Beau Brummell; economists John Maynard Keynes and Richard Layard; Antarctic explorer Lawrence Oates; politician Alan Clark; entrepreneur, charity organiser and partner of Adele, Simon Konecki; cricket commentator Henry Blofeld; explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes; adventurer Bear Grylls; composers Thomas Arne, George Butterworth, Roger Quilter, Frederick Septimus Kelly, Donald Tovey, Thomas Dunhill, Lord Berners, Victor Hely-Hutchinson, and Peter Warlock (Philip Heseltine); Hubert Parry, who wrote the song Jerusalem and the coronation anthem I was glad; and musicians Frank Turner and Humphrey Lyttelton.

Which 2012 Nobel Prize winner attended Eton?

John Gurdon

Which Antarctic explorer attended Eton?

Lawrence Oates

Where did adventurer Bear Grylls attend school?

Eton

In what year did Hubert Parry write the song Jerusalem?

I'm not sure.

What does George Butterworth do for a living?

I'm not sure.

What is Roger Quilter's occupation?

I'm not sure.

In what year did Alan Clark meet Adele?

I'm not sure.

What occupation does Thomas Dunhill do?

I'm not sure.


Notable Old Etonians in the media include the former Political Editor of both ITN and The Times, Julian Haviland; the current BBC Deputy Political Editor, James Landale, and the BBC Science Editor, David Shukman; the current President of Conde Nast International and Managing Director of Conde Nast UK, Nicholas Coleridge; the former ITN newscaster and BBC Panorama presenter, Ludovic Kennedy; current BBC World News and BBC Rough Justice current affairs presenter David Jessel; former chief ITV and Channel 4 racing commentator John Oaksey; 1950s BBC newsreader and 1960s ITN newscaster Timothy Brinton; 1960s BBC newsreader Corbet Woodall; the former Editor of The Daily Telegraph, Charles Moore; the former Editor of The Spectator, Ferdinand Mount; and the current Editor of The Mail on Sunday, Geordie Greig.

Which current BBC Deputy Political Editor attended Eton?

James Landale

Which former Editor of the Daily Telegraph attended Eton?

Charles Moore

Who is a former Eton alumn and current Editor of The Mail on Sunday?

Geordie Greig

In what decade did Julian Haviland graduate from Eton?

I'm not sure.

In what decade did BBC World News get its start?

I'm not sure.

In what decade did David Shukam attend Eton?

I'm not sure.

In what decade did David Jessel attend Eton?

I'm not sure.

When did David Shukman go to Eton?

I'm not sure.


Actor Dominic West has been unenthusiastic about the career benefits of being an Old Etonian, saying it "is a stigma that is slightly above 'paedophile' in the media in a gallery of infamy", but asked whether he would consider sending his own children there, said "Yes, I would. It’s an extraordinary place... It has the facilities and the excellence of teaching and it will find what you’re good at and nurture it", while the actor Tom Hiddleston says there are widespread misconceptions about Eton, and that "People think it's just full of braying toffs... It isn’t true... It's actually one of the most broadminded places I’ve ever been. The reason it’s a good school is that it encourages people to find the thing they love and to go for it. They champion the talent of the individual and that’s what’s special about it".

According to actor Dominic Wes, would he send his children to Eton?

Yes, I would.

According to actor Tom Hiddleston, that is special about Eton?

They champion the talent of the individual

Which actor states there are widespread misconceptions about Eton?

Tom Hiddleston

Who was one of Tom Hiddleston's classmates at Eton?

I'm not sure.

What did Tom Hiddleston say about sending any potential kids to Eton?

I'm not sure.

What did Dominic West say about the perception of Eton being full of braying toffs?

I'm not sure.

Who was in the same House as Dominic West?

I'm not sure.


Cork was originally a monastic settlement, reputedly founded by Saint Finbarr in the 6th century. Cork achieved an urban character at some point between 915 and 922 when Norseman (Viking) settlers founded a trading port. It has been proposed that, like Dublin, Cork was an important trading centre in the global Scandinavian trade network. The ecclesiastical settlement continued alongside the Viking longphort, with the two developing a type of symbiotic relationship; the Norsemen providing otherwise unobtainable trade goods for the monastery, and perhaps also military aid.

Who was thought to have founded Cork?

Saint Finbarr

When was Cork believed to have been founded?

6th century

When did Viking travelers establish a trading post in Cork?

some point between 915 and 922

What kind of settlement was Cork?

ecclesiastical

What did the Norsemen provide to the monastery?

otherwise unobtainable trade goods

Who founded Cork in the 600's?

I'm not sure.

What happened to Cork in the 9th century?

I'm not sure.

Who did the monastery need protection from?

I'm not sure.

Who did the monastery provide religious services for?

I'm not sure.

Who was the founder of Dublin?

I'm not sure.

In what century was Dublin founded?

I'm not sure.

What kind of settlement was Dublin originally?

I'm not sure.

What did Dublin achieve between 915 and 922?

I'm not sure.

What caused Dublin to become urbanized?

I'm not sure.


The city's charter was granted by Prince John, as Lord of Ireland, in 1185. The city was once fully walled, and some wall sections and gates remain today. For much of the Middle Ages, Cork city was an outpost of Old English culture in the midst of a predominantly hostile Gaelic countryside and cut off from the English government in the Pale around Dublin. Neighbouring Gaelic and Hiberno-Norman lords extorted "Black Rent" from the citizens to keep them from attacking the city. The present extent of the city has exceeded the medieval boundaries of the Barony of Cork City; it now takes in much of the neighbouring Barony of Cork. Together, these baronies are located between the Barony of Barrymore to the east, Muskerry East to the west and Kerrycurrihy to the south.

Who granted Cork's charter?

Prince John

What kind of protection did Cork have?

fully walled

What parts of Cork's defense remain today?

some wall sections and gates

What would citizens of Cork pay to neighboring lords in order to prevent them from attacking their city?

Black Rent

Where is the present city of Cork located geographically?

between the Barony of Barrymore to the east, Muskerry East to the west and Kerrycurrihy to the south

What was Prince John Lord of in the 11th century?

I'm not sure.

Who granted Cork's charter in the 11th century?

I'm not sure.

When was Cork a Gaelic outpost?

I'm not sure.

Who payed "Black Rent" to the citizens of Cork?

I'm not sure.

What kind of protection did the hostile Gaelic countryside have?

I'm not sure.

Who granted the Barony of Barrymore's charter?

I'm not sure.

What parts of Barony of Barrymore still remain today?

I'm not sure.

What were citizens expected to pay to Prince John since he was Lord of Ireland?

I'm not sure.

Where is Dublin located?

I'm not sure.


The city's municipal government was dominated by about 12–15 merchant families, whose wealth came from overseas trade with continental Europe — in particular the export of wool and hides and the import of salt, iron and wine. The medieval population of Cork was about 2,100 people. It suffered a severe blow in 1349 when almost half the townspeople died of plague when the Black Death arrived in the town. In 1491, Cork played a part in the English Wars of the Roses when Perkin Warbeck a pretender to the English throne, landed in the city and tried to recruit support for a plot to overthrow Henry VII of England. The then mayor of Cork and several important citizens went with Warbeck to England but when the rebellion collapsed they were all captured and executed. The title of Mayor of Cork was established by royal charter in 1318, and the title was changed to Lord Mayor in 1900 following the knighthood of the incumbent Mayor by Queen Victoria on her Royal visit to the city.

Who controlled Cork's municipal government?

12–15 merchant families, whose wealth came from overseas trade with continental Europe

How many citizens were origionally in Cork?

about 2,100

What caused the deaths of half of Cork's citizens?

Black Death

When did the plague hit Cork?

Who tried to recruit citizens of Cork to overthrow Henry VII?

Perkin Warbeck

How many aristocratic families dominated the government?

I'm not sure.

Who exported salt, iron and wine to continental Europe?

I'm not sure.

Who did Cork import wool and hides from?

I'm not sure.

What killed half the people in the 13th century?

I'm not sure.

What war did Cork take part in in the 1400's?

I'm not sure.

What was the medieval population of England?

I'm not sure.

How many people died in England from the Black Death in 1349?

I'm not sure.

Who did Henry VII want to overthrow in 1491?

I'm not sure.

What did Henry VII try to do for a plot to overthrow Perkin Warbeck?

I'm not sure.

Why did Henry VII change the title of Mayor of Cork to Lord Mayor in 1491?

I'm not sure.


The climate of Cork, like the rest of Ireland, is mild and changeable with abundant rainfall and a lack of temperature extremes. Cork lies in plant Hardiness zone 9b. Met Éireann maintains a climatological weather station at Cork Airport, a few kilometres south of the city. It should be noted that the airport is at an altitude of 151 metres (495 ft) and temperatures can often differ by a few degrees between the airport and the city itself. There are also smaller synoptic weather stations at UCC and Clover Hill.

What is the weather like in Cork?

mild and changeable with abundant rainfall and a lack of temperature extremes

Who keeps a weather station in Cork?

Met Éireann

Why can temperatures differ so much between the city of Cork and the weather station maintained at the airport?

the airport is at an altitude of 151 metres (495 ft)

Where are some weather stations near Cork?

UCC and Clover Hill

If you are going to farm in Cork, what should you be aware of?

lies in plant Hardiness zone 9b

How is the rest of Ireland climate different than Cork's?

I'm not sure.

Who maintains a weather station in the city of Cork?

I'm not sure.

What is at an altitude of 495 meters?

I'm not sure.

Where is the larger synoptic weather station located?

I'm not sure.

In what zone does Clover Hill lie?

I'm not sure.

What does Met Eireann maintain at Clover Hill?

I'm not sure.

Where is UCC located?

I'm not sure.

By how much does the temperature differ at UCC compared to Clover Hill?

I'm not sure.

What altitude is Clover Hill located at?

I'm not sure.


Temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 25 °C (77 °F) are rare. Cork Airport records an average of 1,227.9 millimetres (4.029 ft) of precipitation annually, most of which is rain. The airport records an average of 7 days of hail and 11 days of snow or sleet a year; though it only records lying snow for 2 days of the year. The low altitude of the city, and moderating influences of the harbour, mean that lying snow very rarely occurs in the city itself. There are on average 204 "rainy" days a year (over 0.2 millimetres (0.0079 in) of rainfall), of which there are 73 days with "heavy rain" (over 5 millimetres (0.20 in)). Cork is also a generally foggy city, with an average of 97 days of fog a year, most common during mornings and during winter. Despite this, however, Cork is also one of Ireland's sunniest cities, with an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine every day and only having 67 days where there is no "recordable sunshine", mostly during and around winter.

How much precipitation does Cork usually receive?

1,227.9 millimetres (4.029 ft)

What is usually the type of precipitation that Cork receives?

rain

How long does snow hang around in Cork?

2 days

What is the atmosphere typically like in Cork?

foggy

How many foggy days does Cork usually have per year?

average of 97

What is rarely below 25 degrees C?

I'm not sure.

Who records an average of 1,227.9 cm of precipitation a year?

I'm not sure.

Where is there an annual average of 4.029 ft of rain recorded?

I'm not sure.

What is one of Ireland's foggiest cities?

I'm not sure.

What causes lying snow in the city?

I'm not sure.

How much precipitation does Ireland have annually?

I'm not sure.

How many days of hail does Ireland have a year?

I'm not sure.

What influence does the harbor have on Ireland's lack of lying snow?

I'm not sure.

How many rainy days a year are there in Ireland?

I'm not sure.

How many days of fog are there in Ireland a year?

I'm not sure.


The Cork School of Music and the Crawford College of Art and Design provide a throughput of new blood, as do the active theatre components of several courses at University College Cork (UCC). Highlights include: Corcadorca Theatre Company, of which Cillian Murphy was a troupe member prior to Hollywood fame; the Institute for Choreography and Dance, a national contemporary dance resource;[citation needed] the Triskel Arts Centre (capacity c.90), which includes the Triskel Christchurch independent cinema; dance venue the Firkin Crane (capacity c.240); the Cork Academy of Dramatic Art (CADA) and Graffiti Theatre Company; and the Cork Jazz Festival, Cork Film Festival, and Live at the Marquee events. The Everyman Palace Theatre (capacity c.650) and the Granary Theatre (capacity c.150) both play host to dramatic plays throughout the year.

Where is a good place to find dramatic plays all year in Cork?

The Everyman Palace Theatre (capacity c.650) and the Granary Theatre (capacity c.150)

Which Hollywood actress first began in Cork at the Corcadorca Theatre Company?

Cillian Murphy

What is a major dance venue in Cork?

the Firkin Crane (capacity c.240)

What are someplaces that you could study drama and therter in Cork?

Cork Academy of Dramatic Art (CADA) and Graffiti Theatre Company

WHat are some festivals or events of note in Cork?

the Cork Jazz Festival, Cork Film Festival, and Live at the Marquee

What star left Hollywood to join the Corcadorca Theater Company?

I'm not sure.

What institute is a regional dance resource?

I'm not sure.

Who was a member of the Graffiti Theatre Company before they became famous in Hollywood?

I'm not sure.

What two theatres are located close to Hollywood?

I'm not sure.

What is a major dance venue popular in Hollywood?

I'm not sure.

What cinema  is included at the Graffiti Theatre Company?

I'm not sure.

What is provided by CADA?

I'm not sure.


Cork is home to the RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet, and to many musical acts, including John Spillane, The Frank And Walters, Sultans of Ping, Simple Kid, Microdisney, Fred, Mick Flannery and the late Rory Gallagher. Singer songwriter Cathal Coughlan and Sean O'Hagan of The High Llamas also hail from Cork. The opera singers Cara O'Sullivan, Mary Hegarty, Brendan Collins, and Sam McElroy are also Cork born. Ranging in capacity from 50 to 1,000, the main music venues in the city are the Cork Opera House (capacity c.1000), Cyprus Avenue, Triskel Christchurch, the Roundy, the Savoy and Coughlan's.[citation needed] Cork's underground scene is supported by Plugd Records.[citation needed]

Which group members of The High Llamas are from Cork?

Cathal Coughlan and Sean O'Hagan

Which major opera singers were born in Cork?

Cara O'Sullivan, Mary Hegarty, Brendan Collins, and Sam McElroy

Who runs the underground music scene in Cork?

Plugd Records

What are the main attractions in Cork?

Cork Opera House (capacity c.1000), Cyprus Avenue, Triskel Christchurch, the Roundy, the Savoy and Coughlan's

Which famous quartet calls Cork it's home?

RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet

What Opera singers currently lives in Cork?

I'm not sure.

Who invented the underground music scene in Cork?

I'm not sure.

What city are the High Llamas from?

I'm not sure.

What does the RTE Vanbrugh Quartet support?

I'm not sure.

What four opera singers have a contract with Plugd Records?

I'm not sure.

What is the maximum capacity of the Savoy in Cork?

I'm not sure.

What group regularly performs at Cyprus Avenue?

I'm not sure.

What two groups are supported by Triskel Christchurch?

I'm not sure.


Cork has been culturally diverse for many years, from Huguenot communities in the 17th century, through to Eastern European communities and a smaller numbers from African and Asian nations in the 20th and 21st centuries. This is reflected in the multi-cultural restaurants and shops, including specialist shops for East-European or Middle-Eastern food, Chinese and Thai restaurants, French patisseries, Indian buffets, and Middle Eastern kebab houses. Cork saw some Jewish immigration from Lithuania and Russia in the late 19th century. Jewish citizens such as Gerald Goldberg (several times Lord Mayor), David Marcus (novelist) and Louis Marcus (documentary maker) played notable roles in 20th century Cork. Today, the Jewish community is relatively small in population, although the city still has a Jewish quarter and synagogue. Cork also features various Christian churches, as well as a mosque. Some Catholic masses around the city are said in Polish, Filipino, Lithuanian, Romanian and other languages, in addition to the traditional Latin and local Irish and English language services.

What are 2 major cultural influences of Cork?

Huguenot communities in the 17th century, through to Eastern European communities

What things show Corks diverse culural background?

multi-cultural restaurants and shops

When did Cork begin to see people from Russia and Lithuania immigrating to their city?

late 19th century

What types of religions can be found in Cork?

various Christian churches, as well as a mosque

How do the Catholic churches handle the diverse languages of Cork?

masses around the city are said in Polish, Filipino, Lithuanian, Romanian and other languages, in addition to the traditional Latin and local Irish and English

What community came to Cork in the 1700's?

I'm not sure.

Where did Jews immigrate from in the 1900's?

I'm not sure.

t large community of Cork has its own quarter and a synagogue?

I'm not sure.

When was David Marcus mayor of Cork?

I'm not sure.

In what centuries did Thai restauraunts become a part of Romania?

I'm not sure.

What kind of patisseries are located in Romania?

I'm not sure.

When did Romania see Jewish immigration?

I'm not sure.

What is the size of the Jewish community in Romania?

I'm not sure.

What kind of houses of worship are located in Romania?

I'm not sure.


The Cork accent, part of the Southwest dialect of Hiberno-English, displays various features which set it apart from other accents in Ireland. Patterns of tone and intonation often rise and fall, with the overall tone tending to be more high-pitched than other Irish accents. English spoken in Cork has a number of dialect words that are peculiar to the city and environs. Like standard Hiberno-English, some of these words originate from the Irish language, but others through other languages Cork's inhabitants encountered at home and abroad. The Cork accent displays varying degrees of rhoticity, usually depending on the social-class of the speaker.

What sets the Cork accent apart from other Irish accents?

Patterns of tone and intonation often rise and fall, with the overall tone tending to be more high-pitched

What is the name of the English dialects that are written and spoken in Cork?

rhoticity

Where did Cork get pieces of its language from?

at home and abroad

What is the pronunciation of the Irish "r" called?

rhoticity

What accent is part of the Southwest dialect of British English?

I'm not sure.

What does the Cork accent have a lower-pitch than?

I'm not sure.

What type of English does the Cork dialect borrow words from?

I'm not sure.

What influences the exact vocabulary of a person from Cork?

I'm not sure.

What causes a foreign accent to vary?

I'm not sure.

Where did languages from overseas get some of their words from?

I'm not sure.

What makes other languages easier to understand?

I'm not sure.

What describes other languages spoken in Ireland?

I'm not sure.

What aspect do foreign accents not native to Cork have depending on the speaker's social class?

I'm not sure.


The city's FM radio band features RTÉ Radio 1, RTÉ 2fm, RTÉ lyric fm, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, Today FM, 4fm, Newstalk and the religious station Spirit Radio. There are also local stations such as Cork's 96FM, Cork's Red FM, C103, CUH 102.0FM, UCC 98.3FM (formerly Cork Campus Radio 97.4fm) and Christian radio station Life 93.1FM. Cork also has a temporary licensed city-wide community station 'Cork FM Community Radio' on 100.5FM, which is currently on-air on Saturdays and Sundays only. Cork has also been home to pirate radio stations, including South Coast Radio and ERI in the 1980s. Today some small pirates stations remain. A number of neighbouring counties radio stations can be heard in parts of Cork City including Radio Kerry at 97.0 and WLR FM on 95.1.

Is there a Christian radio station in Cork?

Life 93.1FM

What are some pirate radio stations that were based in Cork?

South Coast Radio and ERI

What nearby radio stations can be picked up in Cork?

Radio Kerry at 97.0 and WLR FM on 95.1

When were South Coast Radio and ERI running their pirate stations out of Cork?

What did Cork Campus Radio change to?

UCC 98.3FM

In what city is 98.3FM a Christian Radio Station?

I'm not sure.

What pirate stations where running out of Cork in the 19th century?

I'm not sure.

What did UCC 98.3FM change its name to?

I'm not sure.

What Radio station only airs on Sundays?

I'm not sure.

What days is Spirit Radio on the air?

I'm not sure.

In what year did Life 93.1FM go on the air in Cork?

I'm not sure.

What was Cork Fm Community Radio on 100.5FM formerly known as?

I'm not sure.

What kind of license does South Coast Radio have?

I'm not sure.

What kind of station is Cork's Red FM that has been broadcasting since the 1980's?

I'm not sure.


Cork is home to one of Ireland's main national newspapers, the Irish Examiner (formerly the Cork Examiner). It also prints the Evening Echo, which for decades has been connected to the Echo Boys, who were poor and often homeless children who sold the newspaper. Today, the shouts of the vendors selling the Echo can still be heard in various parts of the city centre. One of the biggest free newspapers in the city is the Cork Independent. The city's University publishes the UCC Express and Motley magazine.

WHich Irish newspaper has it's homebase in Cork, Ireland?

the Irish Examiner

What was the Irish Examiner's previous identity?

Cork Examiner

Who are the Echo Boys?

poor and often homeless children who sold the newspaper

What newspaper did the Echo Boys sell?

Evening Echo

What publications are put out by the UCC?

UCC Express and Motley magazine

What did the Irish Examiner change its name to?

I'm not sure.

Who prints the Echo Boys?

I'm not sure.

What paper is still sold by poor and homeless boys?

I'm not sure.

What is Corks only free newspaper?

I'm not sure.

What was the UCC Express formerly called?

I'm not sure.

What does the Motley magazine print?

I'm not sure.

For how long has the Cork Independent been connected to the Echo Boys?

I'm not sure.

Who are the UCC Express Boys?

I'm not sure.

What did the UCC Express Boys do?

I'm not sure.


Cork features architecturally notable buildings originating from the Medieval to Modern periods. The only notable remnant of the Medieval era is the Red Abbey. There are two cathedrals in the city; St. Mary's Cathedral and Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral. St Mary's Cathedral, often referred to as the North Cathedral, is the Catholic cathedral of the city and was begun in 1808. Its distinctive tower was added in the 1860s. St Fin Barre's Cathedral serves the Protestant faith and is possibly the more famous of the two. It is built on the foundations of an earlier cathedral. Work began in 1862 and ended in 1879 under the direction of architect William Burges.

From which periods are the buildings in Cork from?

Medieval to Modern

What is so special about the Red Abbey in Cork?

only notable remnant of the Medieval era

How many cathedrals does Cork host?

two

What is the Catholic cathedral of Cork?

St Mary's Cathedral

What else is St. Mary's known as?

North Cathedral

What originated mostly in the Medieval and Modern Period?

I'm not sure.

What is the only building left from the Medieval period?

I'm not sure.

What cathedral was started in the 18th century?

I'm not sure.

What was added to St. Mary's Cathedral in the late 18th century?

I'm not sure.

What 18th century cathedral now serves Protestants?

I'm not sure.

What is the only remnant of the 1879 period?

I'm not sure.

On what foundations is St. Mary's Cathedral built?

I'm not sure.

In what year was Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral referred to as the North Cathedral?

I'm not sure.

When was the tower added to the Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral?

I'm not sure.

When did work end on the Red Abbey under the direction of William Burges?

I'm not sure.


St. Patrick's Street, the main street of the city which was remodelled in the mid-2000s, is known for the architecture of the buildings along its pedestrian-friendly route and is the main shopping thoroughfare. The reason for its curved shape is that it originally was a channel of the River Lee that was built over on arches. The General Post Office, with its limestone façade, is on Oliver Plunkett Street, on the site of the Theatre Royal which was built in 1760 and burned down in 1840. The English circus proprietor Pablo Fanque rebuilt an amphitheatre on the spot in 1850, which was subsequently transformed into a theatre and then into the present General Post Office in 1877.  The Grand Parade is a tree-lined avenue, home to offices, shops and financial institutions. The old financial centre is the South Mall, with several banks whose interior derive from the 19th century, such as the Allied Irish Bank's which was once an exchange.

What is main street Cork?

St. Patrick's Street

When was St. Patrick's Street remodeled?

What is St. Patrick's Street curved?

it originally was a channel of the River Lee that was built over on arches

When did the Theatre Royal burn?

What was built on the site of the old Theatre Royal?

General Post Office

What street was remodeled in the 20th century?

I'm not sure.

What Theater was built in the 17th century?

I'm not sure.

Who built an amphitheater in 1850?

I'm not sure.

What built on the site of the old Theater Royal in the 18th century?

I'm not sure.

What bank has an exterior dating to the 19th century?

I'm not sure.

When was St. Patrick's Street damaged by fire?

I'm not sure.

Who built the Allied Irish Bank in 1850?

I'm not sure.

What was the Allied Irish Bank transformed into?

I'm not sure.

What was the Allied Irish Bank turned into in 1877?

I'm not sure.

Why does the General Post Office have a curved shape?

I'm not sure.


Many of the city's buildings are in the Georgian style, although there are a number of examples of modern landmark structures, such as County Hall tower, which was, at one time the tallest building in Ireland until being superseded by another Cork City building: The Elysian. Across the river from County Hall is Ireland's longest building; built in Victorian times, Our Lady's Psychiatric Hospital has now been renovated and converted into a residential housing complex called Atkins Hall, after its architect William Atkins.

What style does most of the city's architecture belong to?

Georgian

WHat is the tallest building in Cork?

The Elysian

What is the longest building in Cork?

Our Lady's Psychiatric Hospital

What has the old Psychiatric Hospital been turned into?

Atkins Hall

What is Atkin's Hall?

a residential housing complex

What tower is built in the Georgian style?

I'm not sure.

What was Atkins Hall turned into?

I'm not sure.

Who was the architect of Atkins Hall?

I'm not sure.

What replaced The Elysian as Ireland's tallest building?

I'm not sure.

What tower was built by William Atkins?

I'm not sure.

What building style was a favorite of William Atkins?

I'm not sure.

What did Atkins Hall used to be before it was overtaken by another building?

I'm not sure.

What was The Elysian converted into?

I'm not sure.

What is the name of the building that The Elysian was converted into?

I'm not sure.


Other notable places include Elizabeth Fort, the Cork Opera House, Christ Church on South Main Street (now the Triskel Arts Centre and original site of early Hiberno-Norse church), St Mary's Dominican Church on Popes Quay and Fitzgerald's Park to the west of the city, which contains the Cork Public Museum. Other popular tourist attractions include the grounds of University College Cork, through which the River Lee flows, the Women's Gaol at Sundays Well (now a heritage centre) and the English Market. This covered market traces its origins back to 1610, and the present building dates from 1786.

What is the name of the college in Cork?

University College Cork

Which river runs through the university's campus?

River Lee

How old is the building holding the covered market?

present building dates from 1786

Where is St Mary's Dominican Church?

Popes Quay

Where is the Cork Public Museum?

Fitzgerald's Park

What market has origins from the 16th century?

I'm not sure.

What market has a building from the 17th century?

I'm not sure.

What park does the River Lee flow through?

I'm not sure.

What was the Cork Opera House converted into?

I'm not sure.

What is the Cork Opera House the original site of?

I'm not sure.

On what side of the city is University College Cork located?

I'm not sure.

What river flows near the Cork Public Museum?

I'm not sure.

What has the Cork Public Museum been declared?

I'm not sure.


While local government in Ireland has limited powers in comparison with other countries, the council has responsibility for planning, roads, sanitation, libraries, street lighting, parks, and a number of other important functions. Cork City Council has 31 elected members representing six electoral wards. The members are affiliated to the following political parties: Fine Gael (5 members), Fianna Fáil (10 members), Sinn Féin (8 members), Anti-Austerity Alliance (3 members), Workers' Party (1 member), Independents (4 members). Certain councillors are co-opted to represent the city at the South-West Regional Authority. A new Lord Mayor of Cork is chosen in a vote by the elected members of the council under a D'Hondt system count.

Who takes care of roads and sanitation in Cork?

local government

How many wards make up Cork?

six electoral wards

What is the most well represented ward in Cork?

Fianna Fáil (10 members)

Which party has the least amount of members?

Workers' Party

How is a mayor chosen in Cork?

vote by the elected members of the council under a D'Hondt system count

What government has more power than in other countries?

I'm not sure.

Who has 31 appointed members?

I'm not sure.

What ward has 10 members?

I'm not sure.

What voting system is used to elect council members?

I'm not sure.

What kind of power does D'Hondt have compared to other countries?

I'm not sure.

How many electoral wards are in D'Hondt?

I'm not sure.

What ward has the most members in D'Hondt?

I'm not sure.

What party is the Lord Mayor not affiliated with?

I'm not sure.

Where does the Worker's Party represent the city?

I'm not sure.


The retail trade in Cork city includes a mix of both modern, state of the art shopping centres and family owned local shops. Department stores cater for all budgets, with expensive boutiques for one end of the market and high street stores also available. Shopping centres can be found in many of Cork's suburbs, including Blackpool, Ballincollig, Douglas, Ballyvolane, Wilton and Mahon Point. Others are available in the city centre. These include the recently[when?] completed development of two large malls The Cornmarket Centre on Cornmarket Street, and new the retail street called "Opera Lane" off St. Patrick's Street/Academy Street. The Grand Parade scheme, on the site of the former Capitol Cineplex, was planning-approved for 60,000 square feet (5,600 m2) of retail space, with work commencing in 2016. Cork's main shopping street is St. Patrick's Street and is the most expensive street in the country per sq. metre after Dublin's Grafton Street. As of 2015[update] this area has been impacted by the post-2008 downturn, with many retail spaces available for let.[citation needed] Other shopping areas in the city centre include Oliver Plunkett St. and Grand Parade. Cork is also home to some of the country's leading department stores with the foundations of shops such as Dunnes Stores and the former Roches Stores being laid in the city. Outside the city centre is Mahon Point Shopping Centre.

What types of retail offerings are found in Cork?

state of the art shopping centres and family owned local shops

What happened after the economy dropped off around 2008?

many retail spaces available for let

What major department stores gottheir starts in Cork?

Dunnes Stores and the former Roches Stores

When will work on the Grand Parade begin?

How large is the retail space in the Grand Parade proposed to be?

60,000 square feet (5,600 m2)

What is mostly a mix of family owned shops?

I'm not sure.

What mostly caters to expensive boutiques?

I'm not sure.

What nearby suburbs need to come to cork for shopping centers?

I'm not sure.

What area was effected by the economic growth of 2008?

I'm not sure.

What large mall is located in Ballyvolane?

I'm not sure.

What site was Ballincollig built on?

I'm not sure.

How much retail space was Mahon Point approved for?

I'm not sure.

In what year will work begin on Mahon Point?

I'm not sure.

What is Opera Lane considered after Dublin Grafton Street?

I'm not sure.