E: 27/02 Win a luxury break in London worth up to £6,360

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Sunday Times Where Was I? competition

(www.thetimes.co.uk/travel/destinations/competition/where-was-i-ftrnmb55n)

The prize:

The winner and guest will stay for two nights, B&B, in a suite at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, the luxury hotel that opened in a new building in central London last summer. Its spacious rooms and suites, designed as jewel boxes, feature hand-painted de Gournay wallpapers, bespoke lighting and gold, silver and bronze finishes.

There are two restaurants specialising in Japanese and Korean cuisine – Akira Back and the Michelin-starred Dosa – and cocktails and DJ sets at the ABar Lounge and Rooftop hangouts. The Spa has a 25m pool, sauna and innovative treatments.

The prize includes one three-course dinner for two (excluding drinks) at Akira Back, as well as access to the Spa.

The prize must be taken before August 31, 2025. Reservations are required and must be made in advance.

Blackout dates apply and will be shared at the time of booking. These may include peak periods, public holidays, and special events in 2025.

By entering, the winner agrees to participate in promotional activities related to the prize, which may include social media posts or photographs.

Mandarin Oriental Mayfair reserves the right to amend or cancel the competition without notice. Entry constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions.

Questions

1. What is the name of the commuter town?

Answer: Egham

2. What was the surname of the literary scholar?

Answer: Furnivall