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A Journey Around Derbyshire Trivia Quiz

After the success of the quiz "A Journey Around Cheshire", I thought I would venture over the border to Derbyshire to see what I can quiz you on about my near neighbours.

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

Author
colpeakbagger

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
337,520

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
823

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1932, the mass trespass of which Derbyshire mountain was seen as a precursor to the creation of the national parks? Hint

Mam Tor

Bleaklow

Kinder Scout

Chrome Hill

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Derbyshire town of Castleton is famous for the mining of which semi-precious mineral - the only place in the world that it has been found? Hint

Lilac Simon

White Mary

Blue John

Green Tom

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name given to a local jam-filled pastry with an egg and almond flavoured filling? Hint

Bakewell sponge

Bakewell tart

Bakewell pudding

Bakewell pie

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Question 4 of 10

4. Members of RAF 617 squadron, known as "The Dambusters", practised for the World War II raids at which Derbyshire reservoir? Hint

Howden

Woodhead

Derwent

Tintwistle

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Derbyshire town was known as Aquae Arnemetiae (or "spa of the goddess of the grove") to the Romans? Hint

Matlock

Derby

Glossop

Buxton

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1979, the main road from Chapel En Le Frith to Sheffield was permanently closed due to landslides. This was caused by which unstable hill? Hint

Lose Hill

Kinder Scout

Mam Tor

Win Hill

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which Derbyshire village is the supposed grave of Robin Hood's friend Little John? Hint

Hathersage

Ashbourne

Bamford

Youlgreave

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which town, called the "Gateway to Dovedale", holds an annual highland gathering? Hint

Matlock

Ashbourne

Buxton

Derby

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Question 9 of 10

9. Chatsworth House is one of the most impressive historic homes in Britain. It is the traditional home of which British peer? Hint

The Baron of Bedford

The Count of Monte Cristo

The Earl of Essex

The Duke of Devonshire

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Question 10 of 10

10. Glossop is the name of a market town in North Derbyshire. In the Douglas Adams book "The Meaning of Liff", what is a glossop defined as? Hint

Resistant to advertising

The vague uncomfortable feeling you get when sitting on a seat which is still warm from somebody else's bottom

A globule of hot food which lands on your friend's newly polished solid wood dining table

One who washes up everything except the frying pan, the cheese grater and the chocolate saucepan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1932, the mass trespass of which Derbyshire mountain was seen as a precursor to the creation of the national parks?

Answer: Kinder Scout

The mass trespass was organised by political activist Benny Rothman, and involved violent skirmishes between ramblers and gamekeepers. Many of the protesters received jail terms of up to six months. The trespass, however, was seen as instrumental in the creation of the national parks and the Countryside Rights of Way Act, which allowed walkers free access to large areas of countryside. Singer Ewan MacColl immortalised that action in the song "The Manchester Rambler".

2. The Derbyshire town of Castleton is famous for the mining of which semi-precious mineral - the only place in the world that it has been found?

Answer: Blue John

Blue John is a blue and yellow form of flourite. Its name is thought to come from the French "bleu jeune" (blue yellow). Castleton is also home to a rather nice castle and the spectacular Winnats Pass.

3. What is the name given to a local jam-filled pastry with an egg and almond flavoured filling?

Answer: Bakewell pudding

Not to be confused with the Bakewell tart, the Bakewell pudding is the original delicacy. Three shops claim to be the originators of the pudding, although local legend also states that it was made by mistake.

4. Members of RAF 617 squadron, known as "The Dambusters", practised for the World War II raids at which Derbyshire reservoir?

Answer: Derwent

Operation Chastise was carried out on 16-17 May 1943 by Lancaster bombers against the dams in the Ruhr area in Germany. The bombers used Barnes-Wallis' bouncing bomb.

5. Which Derbyshire town was known as Aquae Arnemetiae (or "spa of the goddess of the grove") to the Romans?

Answer: Buxton

Buxton is a spa town famous for its mineral water. Visitors who have sampled its waters include Mary Queen of Scots when she stayed at nearby Lyme Park. Buxton is a beautiful town with a very interesting museum and lovely architecture.

6. In 1979, the main road from Chapel En Le Frith to Sheffield was permanently closed due to landslides. This was caused by which unstable hill?

Answer: Mam Tor

Mam Tor is known as the "shivering mountain". Its geological structure of overlying sandstones and shale make it susceptible to landslides, which occur frequently. If you take a walk along the old road surface, you can see the destruction they have caused with large sections missing completely.

7. In which Derbyshire village is the supposed grave of Robin Hood's friend Little John?

Answer: Hathersage

Hathersage is a picturesque village with a beautiful church. Another claim to fame is that Charlotte Bronte stayed in the village for a while whilst writing "Jane Eyre".

8. Which town, called the "Gateway to Dovedale", holds an annual highland gathering?

Answer: Ashbourne

The market town of Ashbourne is also famous for having an annual Royal Shrovetide Football match. This match uses the entire town as a pitch, with goals that are three miles apart. Several thousand townsfolk split into two teams, The Up'ards and Down'ards, then play for two days with a cork-filled ball in a kind of mass brawl.

9. Chatsworth House is one of the most impressive historic homes in Britain. It is the traditional home of which British peer?

Answer: The Duke of Devonshire

The dukedom was created in 1694 by William and Mary. Chatsworth House was originally conceived by the famous matriarch of the Cavendish family, Bess of Hardwick. Bess was one of the most powerful women in England at the time of Elizabeth I.

Peregrine Cavendish was Duke of Devonshire (the 12th) in 2011.

10. Glossop is the name of a market town in North Derbyshire. In the Douglas Adams book "The Meaning of Liff", what is a glossop defined as?

Answer: A globule of hot food which lands on your friend's newly polished solid wood dining table

"The Meaning of Liff" was a book by Douglas Adams and John Lloyd. The authors created definitions for words that they thought should exist. It was followed by "The Deeper Meaning of Liff".

Source: Author colpeakbagger

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