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Around Brighton Trivia Quiz

The city of Brighton (officially "Brighton and Hove") is visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. This quiz is about the various buildings and features that a tourist might visit when in the city.

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

Author
clive

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
160,019

Updated
Mar 18 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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958

Last 3 plays: Guest 148 (3/10), Guest 194 (5/10), Guest 86 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Let's start off at the sea front with an easy question. The main pier in Brighton was always traditionally known as the "Palace Pier". However, following recent refurbishment, a new name is now emblazoned along the side of the pier. What is its new name? Hint

East Pier

Pavilion Pier

West Pier

Brighton Pier

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Question 2 of 10

2. Now let's walk along the beach. It has always been a very popular place, and is crowded in the summer months. Why do people not build sand castles on Brighton beach? Hint

People traditionally build models of the pier instead

It is prohibited by bye-law, so as to protect people from sand being blown in their eyes

The beach is always too crowded - not enough space

Because there is no sand there, only shingle

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Question 3 of 10

3. Now we're going to walk inland a short distance to Brighton's most famous landmark - the Royal Pavilion. The interior decoration is influenced by which culture? Hint

Chinese

Roman

Greek

French

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Question 4 of 10

4. One of the gates of the Royal Pavilion was built just after the First World War, in memory of some soldiers who had been hospitalised in the building. Where were these soldiers from? Hint

Germany

Canada

The USA

India

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Question 5 of 10

5. Up on the hill above Brighton stands the ancient church of St Nicholas, formerly the parish church. Of whom is St Nicholas the patron saint? Hint

Farmers

Shoemakers

Fishermen

Lost souls

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the centre of the city stands the parish church. To whom is it dedicated? Hint

St John

All Saints

St Brighthelm

St Peter

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Question 7 of 10

7. Over the past two centuries, many local villages have been incorporated into the boundaries of Brighton. Which of the following is NOT a suburb of the modern city of Brighton and Hove? Hint

Findon

Whitehawk

Hollingbury

Cliftonville

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Question 8 of 10

8. Patcham was once a small village to the north of Brighton, but is now part of the city. The old manor house, Patcham Place, still stands. What was it used for through much of the 20th century? Hint

Museum

Sports complex

Conference centre

Youth hostel

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Question 9 of 10

9. Brighton is surrounded, to the north of the town, by a range of hills which stretch across the county of Sussex. What is the name of this range of hills? Hint

The South Downs

The Sussex Hills

The Cheviots

The Strollers

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Question 10 of 10

10. Brighton's main railway station was built in 1840. To which town/city in England can you NOT catch a direct train from Brighton (Dec 2003)? Hint

Portsmouth

Redhill

Bedford

Southend

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Brighton Pier

This pier was opened in 1899 to replace the old Chain Pier, which had collapsed in a storm three years previously. By the late 1970s it had fallen into severe disrepair, but it was bought privately in 1984, and since then has been refurbished, turning it into one of Brighton's main attractions.

2. Now let's walk along the beach. It has always been a very popular place, and is crowded in the summer months. Why do people not build sand castles on Brighton beach?

Answer: Because there is no sand there, only shingle

For a town that was made famous by virtue of the sea, it is amazing that there is no sand there!

3. Now we're going to walk inland a short distance to Brighton's most famous landmark - the Royal Pavilion. The interior decoration is influenced by which culture?

Answer: Chinese

This fascinating palace was built in the early 19th century in the Indian style on the site of the former "Marine Pavilion". It was built by the future King George IV. The architect of the new building was John Nash, and much of the interior decoration is oriental in design.

4. One of the gates of the Royal Pavilion was built just after the First World War, in memory of some soldiers who had been hospitalised in the building. Where were these soldiers from?

Answer: India

The arched gate was the gift of His Highness the Maharajah of Patalia to commemorate the Indian soldiers who had been cared for in Brighton.

5. Up on the hill above Brighton stands the ancient church of St Nicholas, formerly the parish church. Of whom is St Nicholas the patron saint?

Answer: Fishermen

Fishing is the ancient industry in Brighton - you can still see many boats on the beach which are owned by local fishermen.

6. In the centre of the city stands the parish church. To whom is it dedicated?

Answer: St Peter

The church of St Peter was consecrated in 1828. By the mid 19th century it became clear that the old church of St Nicholas was too small to serve as the main church for the expanding town, so the title of parish church was transferred to St Peter's.

7. Over the past two centuries, many local villages have been incorporated into the boundaries of Brighton. Which of the following is NOT a suburb of the modern city of Brighton and Hove?

Answer: Findon

Findon is a small village just outside Worthing, about 15 miles away. Hopefully the boundaries of the city will never stretch that far!

8. Patcham was once a small village to the north of Brighton, but is now part of the city. The old manor house, Patcham Place, still stands. What was it used for through much of the 20th century?

Answer: Youth hostel

The mansion house was originally built in 1558 for Sir William West, Lord de la Warr, and then rebuilt in the 18th century. It is said to be haunted by one of its owners, Anthony Stapley, who lived in the 17th century. It became a youth hostel in 1939, but is now used for commercial purposes.

9. Brighton is surrounded, to the north of the town, by a range of hills which stretch across the county of Sussex. What is the name of this range of hills?

Answer: The South Downs

These hills stretch all the way from Winchester to Eastbourne. To the north of Brighton there are spectacular views from Ditchling Beacon and Devil's Dyke.

10. Brighton's main railway station was built in 1840. To which town/city in England can you NOT catch a direct train from Brighton (Dec 2003)?

Answer: Southend

When the north-south link across London was opened up, train services started which linked Brighton to the south Midlands, notably Bedford and Luton. However, there is no direct link to Southend in 2003.

Source: Author clive

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