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Southend-on-Sea Trivia Quiz

Southend-on-Sea in Essex is a veritable riviera, full of history and fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by booboo11. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
booboo11

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
275,790

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
582

Last 3 plays: Guest 86 (5/10), Guest 46 (5/10), Guest 2 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Southend Pier is the world's longest pleasure pier.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. What year was the Kursaal completed? Hint

1875

1925

1900

1901

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Question 3 of 10

3. What happened to Southend in May 1915? Hint

There was an earthquake

King George V knighted the mayor on the pier

The Kurssal fell down

It suffered one of the first air raids of the First World War

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what year was Southend-on-Sea awarded County Borough status? Hint

1914

1906

1899

1935

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Question 5 of 10

5. What happened to the Waterchute basin in the Kursaal during World War 2? Hint

It was taken apart for munitions

It was used to hold reserve water for the fire brigade

It was smashed to pieces by a bomb

The children used it to hide under during air raids

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what year did the British Army descend on Shoeburyness? Hint

1700

1906

1871

1845

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what year was Southend United Football club established? Hint

1888

1906

1902

1912

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Question 8 of 10

8. By what name was Leigh-on-Sea formerly known as? Hint

South Leigh

Lea-on-Sea

Cockle Shed Wharf

Legra

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was Southend's Theme Park Adventure Island's original name? Hint

Southend Adventure Park

Peter Pan's Playground

Seaside Swingaround

Fairground by the Sea

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many beaches are there in Southend? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Southend Pier is the world's longest pleasure pier.

Answer: True

The pier was partly rebuilt following a fire in 2005. The original wooden pier was completed in June 1830.

2. What year was the Kursaal completed?

Answer: 1901

'Kursaal' is German for the main public pump room in a spa. (The word is usually left untranslated in English and prnounced as if it was spelled 'kurzle'). Southend has never been a spa, and its 'Kursaal' was originally a fair ground or amusement park. It has been used for a wider range of activities since 1973.

3. What happened to Southend in May 1915?

Answer: It suffered one of the first air raids of the First World War

Bombs were dropped by hand from giant Zeppelins LZ38 airships.

4. In what year was Southend-on-Sea awarded County Borough status?

Answer: 1914

The effect of this was to make Southend independent of Essex for most purposes. The new coat of Arms was based on the history of Southend showing a sailor and a monk.

5. What happened to the Waterchute basin in the Kursaal during World War 2?

Answer: It was used to hold reserve water for the fire brigade

The Kursaal was closed in July 1940 for the rest of the war and it would seem the ballroom was used as a storeroom for the NAAFI.

6. In what year did the British Army descend on Shoeburyness?

Answer: 1845

They built permanent barracks in 1850. Napoleon III the Prince Imperial was stationed at Shoeburyness barracks for a time.

7. In what year was Southend United Football club established?

Answer: 1906

Southend United, known as the The Shrimpers, The Seasiders and The Blues based at Roots Hall Stadium, but due to their rising popularity planning permission has been sought for a 22,000 seater stadium to be built on their training ground at Fossett's Farm.

8. By what name was Leigh-on-Sea formerly known as?

Answer: Legra

It is mentioned in the Domesday book in 1086 as "Legra" as small fishing hamlet, worth 100 Shillings.

9. What was Southend's Theme Park Adventure Island's original name?

Answer: Peter Pan's Playground

Adventure Island started out a small park built in the 1920s on reclaimed land. Gradually children's rides were added and the park was named Peter Pan's Playground.

10. How many beaches are there in Southend?

Answer: 6

They run from Shoeburyness to Leigh on Sea, starting with East Beach, Shoebury Common Beach, Jubilee Beach, Three Shells' Beach, Chalkwell Beach and Bell wharf Beach

Source: Author booboo11

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