Test your knowledge of McDonald’s as it celebrates 50 years in the UK

McDonald's Restaurant in Lord Street, Liverpool. February 19, 1991
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This week marked 50 years since McDonald’s opened its first branch in the UK. The famous brand opened its very first restaurant in Woolwich, London, on November 13, 1974, and has went on to welcome generations.

Liverpool didn't get its first McDonald's until over a decade later in 1985 and since then we've seen dozens of branches operate across Merseyside. Through the decades, McDonald's has seen a lot of change, but remained a place kids and adults alike go for a treat, tea out and even a Ronald McDonald birthday party.

Earlier this week, Alistair Macrow, CEO of McDonald’s UK, said: "We’re delighted to be celebrating our 50th birthday in the UK today – and more importantly celebrating five decades of serving happy customers. Since opening our first restaurant in Woolwich in 1974, McDonald's has grown and evolved alongside the nation, and are proud to have been adopted by Brits in communities the length and breadth of the country. Everyone has their favourite McDonald’s memory – and that is something we are incredibly proud of."

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We have now created a quiz with a range of questions to test your knowledge of McDonald's as a brand - and its history in Liverpool. From menu prices to which Merseyside football stadium that once had its own branch, our quiz is bound to stir some memories.

You can take our quiz below to see how many items you guess correctly. If you can’t see the quiz click here to take it.

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