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#1. By 1841 how many public houses were there in Highgate Village?

#2. In which of these houses did Julius Elias, Lord Southwood (1873-1946) of Odhams Press live?

Southwood Court

Southwood Lawn

Southwood Lodge

Southwood Hall

#3. Which of these famous Victorian writers was buried in Highgate Cemetery?

George Eliot

Anne Bronte

Charles Dickens

William Makepeace Thackeray

#4. Who was the Headmaster of Highgate School in 1845?

Dr Benjamin Duncan

Rev Samuel Mence

Rev John Bradley Dyne

Rev Robert Spears

#5. Who once occupied Cromwell House on Highgate Hill?

The Duke of St Alban's

Oliver Cromwell

John Ireton

Sir Richard Sprignell

#6. What used to be the name of Highgate Wood?

Churchyard Bottom

Potton Wood

Dirthouse Wood

Gravel Pit Wood

#7. St Michael's Primary School was originally located in which road?

Southwood Lane

Hampstead Lane

Pond Square

Castle Yard

#8. In which year was St Michael's Church built?

1832

1840

1851

1829

#9. The London Diocesan Penitentiary was a home for:

Men recently released from prison

Paupers

Young girls

'Fallen' women

#10. When was The Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution established?

1842

1874

1839

1888

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#1. By 1841 how many public houses were there in Highgate Village?

#2. In which of these houses did Julius Elias, Lord Southwood (1873-1946) of Odhams Press live?

#3. Which of these famous Victorian writers was buried in Highgate Cemetery?

#4. Who was the Headmaster of Highgate School in 1845?

#5. Who once occupied Cromwell House on Highgate Hill?

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#6. What used to be the name of Highgate Wood?

#7. St Michael's Primary School was originally located in which road?

#8. In which year was St Michael's Church built?

#9. The London Diocesan Penitentiary was a home for:

#10. When was The Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution established?

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