Just a bit of fun: Before and after

DON YOUR thinking cap to tackle these questions from successful quiz team The Diggle and Delph Donkeys.

See if you can answer these ‘BEFORE AND AFTER’ questions and scroll down to see the answers.

  1. Sabrina was the original name of which of England’s rivers?
  2. Which Canadian province was originally known as Arcadia?
  3. Which Cosmetic Company began life as the California Perfume Company?
  4. Which bank changed its name to Santander in January 2010?
  5. In 1880 Smiths Patent Germ Bread changed its name, and is still being sold today, what is it?
  6. Which seventies pop group started out as Hotlegs?
  7. What did the Marathon chocolate bar change its name to?
  8. Which musical instrument started life as a sackbut?
  9. What was the original name of Francis Drake’s flagship the Golden Hind?
  10. Which royal palace in London used to be known as Nottingham House?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Answers:

1. River Severn
2. Nova Scotia
3. Avon
4. Abbey National
5. Hovis
6. 10cc
7. Snickers
8. Trombone
9. The Pelican
10. Kensington Palace