A little local knowledge is a dangerous thing  

Our thanks to Jamie Atwell for the following quiz which he’s cleverly devised. Most, though not all, of the below have been gleaned from blogs this year - either on the main website or the volunteers' website. Answers are in the comments box so you have chance to test your little grey cells.

 

1. Where at Fulham Palace can you see 'New Horizons'?

 

2. During the time of Bishop Porteus who received, respectively, £1/1s a year and 10s/6d a year?

 

3. Which Bishop of London was a signatory to the Treaty of Utrecht, which ended the War of the Spanish Succession?

 

4. What were the grounds at Fulham Palace formerly known as?

 

5. Apart from plants, what 17 new items have been introduced to the Garden this year?

 

6. Who used to park his car in the Education Centre?

 

7. Who translated from the Italian a life of the sister-in-law (and reputed lover) of Pope Innocent X?

 

8. Who walked across the Thames to Putney in 1788?

 

9. Where did Bishop's Wigs formerly grow?

 

10. Whereabouts at Fulham Palace can you find a plant used in the making of tequila?

 

11. Whose "Crystall Bells" were shortlisted?

 

12. The cobbles abutting the new drive to the Palace's main entrance come from where?

 

13. The name of the inventor of the first Native American alphabet is reflected in the names of three trees in the Garden. Can you name him and them?

 

14. What can visitors to Fulham Palace enjoy courtesy of the sign of the three bells?  (N.B. Not The Eight Bells)

 

15. Which Bishop of London committed treason?

 

16. Which prestigious award did Fulham Palace receive earlier this year?

 

17. I was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer (Greece) and the Order of St. Sava, first class, (Serbia). Who am I?

 

18. Which bishop was permitted to continue to reside at Fulham Palace despite being deprived of office?

 

19. What is Lucy Hart's favourite predator?

 

20. What was the name of the first known Bishop of London?

 

Tiebreaker: HRH the Duchess of Cornwall visited Fulham Palace in June. What other royals have also been visitors this year?

 

Jamie Atwell, garden volunteer