Sunday, 31 January 2016

Local History Quiz

Local History Quiz
 

 

Local History Quiz

  1. In what year did the Great North Run Begin?
  2.  What was the pop star Sting's real name? 
  3. Who Built the High Level Bridge in the 1840's?
  4. Name the football legends born and bred in Ashington?
  5. Name the industries for which North Shields was famous?
  6. What event is held each year in the North East on 9th June?
  7. In what year did the Tyne Bridge open?
  8. How was Ellen Wilkinson linked with the North east?
  9. Name the famous cardinal who died in 1999?
  10. Charles Avison to whom the new City library was given his name, what was his profession, where is he buried?
  11. Which famous society opened in 1793, renowned for its academic and scholarly work?
  12. Who was the main architect of Newcastle Central Station?
  13. Who was T.Dan Smith?
  14. Name the politician responsible for the Reform Act 1832?

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