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Blackpool Illuminations Trivia Quiz

During the autumn the town of Blackpool on the north west coast of England is lit up lights of all description. Millions of people flock there every year to see them. Here is a short quiz about the illuminations.

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

Author
sentineluk

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
193,530

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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868

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Question 1 of 10

1. For how many nights do the illuminations shine? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what year did the illuminations shine for the first time? Hint

1875

1890

1883

1879

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Question 3 of 10

3. During those early years the lights would often go out, but why? Hint

Sea water leaked into the wiring

High winds blew down the wiring

The lamps were not reliable

Rain water got into the lamps

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Question 4 of 10

4. Why weren't there any illuminations between 1914-1925 and 1939-1949? Hint

Too expensive

A shortage of wiring

First and Second World Wars

The weather

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Question 5 of 10

5. The celebrity switch on of the lights has been part of the opening night of the illuminations for many years now but when was the first celebrity switch on? Hint

1950

1930

1934

1925

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where are the displays used in the illuminations built? Hint

California

Blackpool

Tokyo

Paris

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Question 7 of 10

7. How much did it cost for the illuminations in 2004? Hint

�2million

�2.4million

�2.8million

�1.8million

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Question 8 of 10

8. The best way to see the illuminations is on a transport system that is itself an attraction in Blackpool. What is it? Hint

By tram

By cable car

By monorail

By horse and carriage

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many miles do the illuminations go on for? Hint

7 miles

4 miles

6 miles

5 miles

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Question 10 of 10

10. And finally a question about another place that gives great views of the illuminations, Blackpool Tower. How tall is it? Hint

500 feet

519 feet

580 feet

620 feet

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. For how many nights do the illuminations shine?

Answer: 66

The lights are always switched on on a Friday and on a Sunday 66 nights later they shine for the last time that year.

2. In what year did the illuminations shine for the first time?

Answer: 1879

In the first year the display consisted of just eight arc lamps! So innovative was this first year that it preceded Edison's patent for the electric light bulb by 12 months!

3. During those early years the lights would often go out, but why?

Answer: Sea water leaked into the wiring

The cast iron pipes holding the wiring were on the sea front, when the tide came in sea water got into the pipes.

4. Why weren't there any illuminations between 1914-1925 and 1939-1949?

Answer: First and Second World Wars

Because of restrictions on fuel and glass during World War I and World War II and for some years after World War II the illuminations didn't shine.

5. The celebrity switch on of the lights has been part of the opening night of the illuminations for many years now but when was the first celebrity switch on?

Answer: 1934

Many clebrities have performed the switch on including Jayne Mansfield, The Muppets, Andrew Lloyd Webber and The Bee Gees.

6. Where are the displays used in the illuminations built?

Answer: Blackpool

Blackpool council have their own Illuminations Department and all the displays are designed and manufactured in a purpose built workshop in the town.

7. How much did it cost for the illuminations in 2004?

Answer: �2.4million

The majority of the cost of the illuminations comes from Blackpool's tax payers but visitors are encouraged to donate money. This amounted to �200,000 in 2004.

8. The best way to see the illuminations is on a transport system that is itself an attraction in Blackpool. What is it?

Answer: By tram

Blackpool trams have been running for over 100 years and the whole network runs for 12 miles.

9. How many miles do the illuminations go on for?

Answer: 6 miles

The illuminations start at the edge of Blackpool at the south and finish at the northern end of town.

10. And finally a question about another place that gives great views of the illuminations, Blackpool Tower. How tall is it?

Answer: 519 feet

It's not possible to go all the way to the top of the tower but there is an enclosed viewing platform at 380 feet which has great views of the illuminations.

Source: Author sentineluk

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