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1. In 1932, the mass trespass of which Derbyshire mountain was seen as a precursor to the creation of the national parks?
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?
3. What is the name given to a local jam-filled pastry with an egg and almond flavoured filling?
4. Members of RAF 617 squadron, known as "The Dambusters", practised for the World War II raids at which Derbyshire reservoir?
5. Which Derbyshire town was known as Aquae Arnemetiae (or "spa of the goddess of the grove") to the Romans?
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?
7. In which Derbyshire village is the supposed grave of Robin Hood's friend Little John?
8. Which town, called the "Gateway to Dovedale", holds an annual highland gathering?
9. Chatsworth House is one of the most impressive historic homes in Britain. It is the traditional home of which British peer?
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?
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