How well do you know the Georgian era?
How well do you know the Georgian era?
From King George I, the first monarch of the House of Hanover, to King George IV, who proved instrumental in the establishment of King's College London and the National Gallery, the twenty-first century is greatly in debt to the industrious legacy of the Georgian period (1714 - 1830). How well do you know the exploits of the Romantic poets and the warfare of Admiral Nelson?
From King George I, the first monarch of the House of Hanover, to King George IV, who proved instrumental in the establishment of King's College London and the National Gallery, the twenty-first century is greatly in debt to the industrious legacy of the Georgian period (1714 - 1830). How well do you know the exploits of the Romantic poets and the warfare of Admiral Nelson?
'The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid' - This is a quote from which writer?
Lord Byron’s rebellious, libertine persona inspired many depictions of which mythical creatures?
Which of the four Georgian kings was popularly thought to be mad?
What was the birth name of the landscape gardener, "Capability" Brown?
Following his esteemed military career, which wartime leader later twice took the office of British Prime Minister?
The Hanoverian royal line was established in the Georgian period and King William IV was the uncle of the final Hanoverian monarch. Who was this?
The two prominent political parties of the Georgian Parliament were the Tories and which other group?
Which of these princesses was NOT a daughter of King George II?
Which Georgian linguist published one of the first reliable English dictionaries in 1755?
Which Georgian architect designed Chiswick House, and the interiors of both Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace?