Spot on AK. The St. Bernard is no longer used in mountain rescue in Switzerland but nonetheless has a very well respected role in the country. The eating of St. Bernard dogs is considered a delicacy in China - and - they are tortured before being killed (the belief being that the raised adrenaline makes the meat tastier). There is a suspicion that some dogs bred in Switzerland had actually been exported under false pretences (ie. for rescue) from the Chinese. Hence a storm of protest from the Swiss population, and consequent action by it's government. Over to you AK.
... I am seriously considering boycotting my local Chinese after this ... it's a rocky road that will inevitably lead to Toffee Chihuahua Fritters if we don't make a stand ...
Not a children's book, it was a book with a series of clues that took you to a place where a jewelled hare was buried. That place was Ampthill Park - close enough Koln. Over to you.
O.K. This name described a Kingdom from 1805. A building of unique historical importance which had become threatened by earth subsidence by 1905, and also was the name of a British railway station closed in 2005. What was the name ?
Appears that a few clues are needed here. It was originally an ancient civilization, the name of which was revived by Napoleon for a state which he ceded to the Bourbons in 1801. The state lasted until 1807 upon which it was incorporated within the then existing borders of France. The building referred to had a historical significance and was originally built around 1770 - only in the early 20th century was it's existence threatened by mining subsidence - all traces of the original buildings were demolished in the mid 20th century and a museum now stands on the original site. The original owner had named it after the ancient civilization because of his admiration for a particular art of theirs. The railway station was close to the building.
The answer to my question was Caroline Mathilde, who was born in London in 1751 after the Acts of Union. Bloother was correct. Sophia Dorothea, who was born in Celle and returned there after she died, was never a queen of Great Britain as she was divorced in 1694 and her ex-husband, who was to be George I, was King of Great Britain from after 1714. I apologise for being late with the answer.
I think the answer to your question Cologne is Etruria. Looks as if Bloother was rightfully done out of asking the next question, so if I am right he can set the next one.
