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Rare Entries XVII - Miscellaneous (history)

Posted: 24 May 2016, 18:35
by A Challenge
This is the latest Rare Entries Quiz (number XVII) and will run until 06:59 (at least, until I lost the scores) on Friday 3rd June.

Name:
  1. A real King documented by Shakespeare in the title of a play
  2. A London Overground terminus not served at by another through TfL service that is in London.
  3. A London Borough beginning with the letter B.
  4. A song in Les Miserables with a character’s name in it.
  5. A (now) London Underground line running in 1890 under its name at the time.
  6. A station on the Northern line that isn’t a terminus that has more than two platforms served by the Northern line.
  7. A deep level London Underground line that was in operation by London Undergound in 1990.
  8. A English-speaking country that has a parkrun.
  9. A subforum in the ‘Good Service’ section of the forum.
  10. A positive prime number under 10
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Re: Rare Entries XVII - Miscellaneous (history)

Posted: 24 May 2016, 19:17
by Tube Geek
A Challenge wrote:This is the latest Rare Entries Quiz (number XVII) and will run until 06:59 (at least, until I lost the scores) on Wednesday 1st June.

5. A (now) London Underground line running in 1890 under its name at the time.

7. A deep level London Underground line that was in operation by London Underground.
Just clarify these please, as I don't understand them!

Re: Rare Entries XVII - Miscellaneous (history)

Posted: 24 May 2016, 19:28
by A Challenge
For number 7, I have updated the original post, but for number 5, I will do it here:

It means a line that is now operating under the 'banner' London Underground (one of the 11 lines) that was operating in 1890 under its name at the time. This doesn't include (then) main line railways.

Re: Rare Entries XVII - Miscellaneous (history)

Posted: 24 May 2016, 19:31
by Tube Geek
Also, does 7 include 1890?

Re: Rare Entries XVII - Miscellaneous (history)

Posted: 24 May 2016, 19:33
by A Challenge
No, as I updated the post, it is 1990.

Re: Rare Entries XVII - Miscellaneous (history)

Posted: 24 May 2016, 19:53
by Tube Geek
I meant 5, not 7!

Re: Rare Entries XVII - Miscellaneous (history)

Posted: 24 May 2016, 20:10
by A Challenge
What don't you get about it?
A Challenge wrote:For number 7, I have updated the original post, but for number 5, I will do it here:

It means a line that is now operating under the 'banner' London Underground (one of the 11 lines) that was operating in 1890 under its name at the time. This doesn't include (then) main line railways.
Ask yourself:
  • Which lines were operating in 1890?
  • What were they called then?

Re: Rare Entries XVII - Miscellaneous (history)

Posted: 25 May 2016, 12:44
by Going Underground
A Challenge wrote: [*]A English-speaking country that has a Parkrun.
Way too easy the only possible answer to this is none :wink:

Re: Rare Entries XVII - Miscellaneous (history)

Posted: 30 May 2016, 08:47
by A Challenge
Well, I am pleased to have two entries to this, but I would like some more entries, so at least tell me if you are thinking of entering, as if I know I might extend the deadline for you, to let you have more time if you need it.

Re: Rare Entries XVII - Miscellaneous (history)

Posted: 30 May 2016, 09:23
by Tube Geek
Don't worry - I had that problem too! I found that was because I'd set a really long deadline, though, so I could just bring it back and get more! Also, let me guess who they were - Me and Going Underground

Re: Rare Entries XVII - Miscellaneous (history)

Posted: 01 Jun 2016, 11:51
by A Challenge
I've had three now - but one question without a correct answer so I can't score! Oh, and Going Underground hasn't entered!

Entrants:
  • The Orange One
  • Tube Geek
  • tractakid
Extended deadline to 3rd June...

Re: Rare Entries XVII - Miscellaneous (history)

Posted: 01 Jun 2016, 12:14
by Tube Geek
What one has no one got right?

Re: Rare Entries XVII - Miscellaneous (history)

Posted: 01 Jun 2016, 12:21
by tractakid
Tube Geek wrote:What one has no one got right?
Stupid question.

Re: Rare Entries XVII - Miscellaneous (history)

Posted: 01 Jun 2016, 12:22
by Tube Geek
tractakid wrote:
Tube Geek wrote:What one has no one got right?
Stupid question.
Why?

Re: Rare Entries XVII - Miscellaneous (history)

Posted: 01 Jun 2016, 12:23
by tractakid
Because it will influence how others enter the quiz...