Pub quiz questions

What was George VI's nickname amongst members of his family?

Bertie

Royalty(8) Names(8)

What does the M in JMW Turner's name stand for?

Mallord

Names(8) Art(8)

What surname did T.E. Lawrence (of Arabia) use for anonymity when he joined the Royal Tank Corps?

Shaw

History(9) Names(9)

T.E. stands for Thomas Edward

How is Glasgow-born pop-star James Ure better known?

Midge Ure

Entertainment(5) Names(5) Music(5)

What is pop star Darius' surname?

Professionally: Danesh. Born Campbell/Campbell-Danesh

2000s(5) Names(5) Entertainment(5) Music(5)

Attained fame2000

What became Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales' title after her divorce?

Diana, Princess of Wales

Royalty(6) Names(6) 1990s(6)

1996

John Gielgud, on first hearing who's name said, "It's an interesting name: it sounds like a fart in the bath."

Edward Woodward

QI(3) Entertainment(7) Names(7) Quotations(7)

1x01

What is the Flavian Amphitheatre now called by tourists in Rome?

The Colosseum

History(3) Geography(3) Names(3) Buildings(3)

Which New York City building is named after something you could smooth your clothes with?

The Flatiron Building

Geography(6) Names(6)

What is Tiger Wood's real first name?

Eldrick

Sports(5) Golf(5) Names(5)