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Beautiful Dorset - Yer Tiz! Trivia Quiz

With stunning landscapes and beautiful bays and beaches, Dorset is a favourite UK holiday destination. What do you know of the history and character of my favourite county?

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

Author
baldricksmum

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
183,122

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1834 six Dorset men, James Loveless, John Standfield, James Brine, James Hemmett, George Loveless and Thomas Standfield were transported to Australia for Trade Union Activities. How are these men now collectively known? Hint

The Tolpuddle Martyrs

The Fair Wage Fighters

The Dorset Unionists

The Bryanstone Brothers

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Question 2 of 10

2. During summer months particularly, Dorset towns and villages are filled with visitors. How do residents refer to these holidaymakers? Hint

Muggles

Grockles

Sandles

Paddlers

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1974 boundary changes came into place and Bournemouth moved into Dorset. In which county was it previously situated? Hint

Somerset

Hampshire

Devon

Wiltshire

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Question 4 of 10

4. The imposing Hardy's Monument stands proudly just outside the village of Portesham in Dorset. To whom is the Monument dedicated? Hint

Thomas Hardy (Author)

Godfrey Hardy (Mathematician)

Oliver Hardy (Comedian)

Sir Thomas Hardy (Vice-Admiral)

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Question 5 of 10

5. At one time Dorset women wishing to conceive, or to ensure a future wedding, would spend a night alone on which imposing structure carved into the chalk? Hint

Uffington White Horse

Cerne Giant

Roulston Scar

Osmington Horse

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Question 6 of 10

6. In July 1907 Lord Baden-Powell set up his experimental camp on Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour, leading to the start of Scouting. A year later he wrote which inspirational handbook? Hint

Scouting for Boys

Boy Scouts Guide

Be Prepared

Camp for Life

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Question 7 of 10

7. T E Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia and the author of the Seven Pillars of Wisdom) was killed in Dorset when his motorcycle crashed while he was returning to his home. Where was this home? Hint

Lulworth Castle

Islington House

Clouds Hill

Kingston Lacy

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the county town of Dorset? Hint

Christchurch

Wimborne

Blandford

Dorchester

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Question 9 of 10

9. On May 1st 1643 a troop of Cromwell's soldiers found this castle barred to them, beginning a siege which was to last for three years. Despite Parliament subsequently ordering its total destruction, the ruins of which castle remain as an imposing structure and popular tourist site in the Purbeck Hills? Hint

Portland Castle

Sherbourne Castle

Corfe Castle

Lulworth Castle

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Question 10 of 10

10. The author and poet, Thomas Hardy, was born in which village in Dorset? Hint

Maiden Newton

Higher Bockhampton

Lyme Regis

Hinton St. Mary

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: The Tolpuddle Martyrs

Following huge countryside protests at the sentence, they were pardoned and returned to England two years later. All but James Hemmett later emigrated to Canada to escape the publicity.

A Tolpuddle Martyrs Rally is held each year in Tolpuddle in the third week-end in July - a festival in their memory.

2. During summer months particularly, Dorset towns and villages are filled with visitors. How do residents refer to these holidaymakers?

Answer: Grockles

This is not a derogatory term: Grockles (and their money) are always welcome. The term seems to be applied to visitors in many English seaside resorts.

3. In 1974 boundary changes came into place and Bournemouth moved into Dorset. In which county was it previously situated?

Answer: Hampshire

A county is a large division of local government in England. Historically they sometimes included large areas of land owned by local abbeys, which meant a number of counties had small detached parts entirely surrounded by some other county.

The 1974 local government reorganisation was intended to correct this.

4. The imposing Hardy's Monument stands proudly just outside the village of Portesham in Dorset. To whom is the Monument dedicated?

Answer: Sir Thomas Hardy (Vice-Admiral)

Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, to whom Admiral Nelson whispered his last words 'Kiss me Hardy' (or Kismet Hardy) as he lay dying after the battle of Trafalgar.

The monument is a 70 foot high octagonal tower built of Portland Stone. Now owned by the National Trust, its internal spiral staircase can be climbed and beautiful views enjoyed from the top.

5. At one time Dorset women wishing to conceive, or to ensure a future wedding, would spend a night alone on which imposing structure carved into the chalk?

Answer: Cerne Giant

The purpose and date of origin of this carving are unknown, its first published mention was in 1751 by Dorset historian John Hutchins. The Cerne Giant is certainly male, and for best results the hopeful woman would nestle within his manhood for the night. I could find no evidence of the success of these brave, hopeful women.

6. In July 1907 Lord Baden-Powell set up his experimental camp on Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour, leading to the start of Scouting. A year later he wrote which inspirational handbook?

Answer: Scouting for Boys

Brownsea is the largest island in Poole Harbour, and is now run by the National Trust. It is easily accessible from Poole Quay by boat, and a memorial marks the site of the experimental camp.

7. T E Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia and the author of the Seven Pillars of Wisdom) was killed in Dorset when his motorcycle crashed while he was returning to his home. Where was this home?

Answer: Clouds Hill

Just outside Bovington, Clouds Hill is an isolated small stone cottage now owned by the National Trust. Lawrence died only five days after his discharge from the RAF in 1935.

Conspiracy theories abound regarding the cause of the accident.

Lawrence's ghost is still said to haunt his beloved Clouds Hill.

8. What is the county town of Dorset?

Answer: Dorchester

Famous as the home of Thomas Hardy, Dorchester is also infamous for Judge Jefferies' Bloody Assizes, as well as the trial of the Tolpuddle Martyrs.

Answer: Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle was built in the 11th century. In the 13th century King John considered it to be his favourite residence and improved it, with Edward I completing the work.

The surrounding village is also called Corfe Castle.

10. The author and poet, Thomas Hardy, was born in which village in Dorset?

Answer: Higher Bockhampton

The cottage in which Hardy was born is now owned by the National Trust, and is open to visitors.

Source: Author baldricksmum

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