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Quiz about Carlisle Cumbrias Border City
Quiz about Carlisle Cumbrias Border City

Carlisle: Cumbria's Border City Quiz

One of the smallest cities in England, Carlisle has been my home for the past three years, and so I feel local enough to create a quiz on it!

A multiple-choice quiz by MusicalMan90. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
MusicalMan90
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
330,916
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
335
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Question 1 of 10
1. Carlisle is an incredibly historic city, but who were the first people to settle in what is now modern-day Carlisle? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. As it sits on a flood plain, Carlisle is extremely vulnerable to flooding. What is the name of the largest river that flows through the city? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Despite its long history, it took a government reform act to give Carlisle city status. In what year did this occur? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Carlisle United, the football team based in Carlisle, established themselves in the English Second Division in the 1960s, before the likes of George McVitie and Chris Balderstone earned them promotion to the old First Division in 1974. What is the name of the ground where the club plays? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. A large part of Carlisle's population comes from its student body, many of whom are based at what is known locally as the "Art College", which is part of the University of Cumbria. In what year was an Academy of the Arts first founded in Carlisle? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. As with many towns in the north of England, Carlisle has an abundance of local pubs, some of which date back to the 1700s. Which of these is reputed to be the oldest? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Carlisle became industrialised like much of the UK. Which of these brands was first produced in Carlisle? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. In 1525, Archbishop Dunbar of Glasbow put forth the "Curse of Carlisle", aimed at deterring the so-called "Border Rievers" from local cattle theft. As part of Carlisle's millennium festivities, a monument bearing the words of the curse was created. Strange occurrences at this time were blamed on the curse. Which of the following was NOT blamed on the "Curse of Carlisle"? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. As strange as it may seem, the city has links to an American president who made frequent visits to Carlisle and the surrounding areas. The President's mother, Janet, was born in the city. Who was he? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Which presenter of the motoring show "Top Gear" traveled a long way from one of his previous jobs- presenting on BBC Radio Cumbria, based in Carlisle? Hint



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1. Carlisle is an incredibly historic city, but who were the first people to settle in what is now modern-day Carlisle?

Answer: The Celts

 The city has its roots in a pre-Roman settlement, near Hadrian's Wall. It was destroyed by the Danes in 875, and became a part of Scotland until it was colonised by King William II in 1092. William built Carlisle Castle, which has remained a working military base.
2. As it sits on a flood plain, Carlisle is extremely vulnerable to flooding. What is the name of the largest river that flows through the city?

Answer: Eden

 The River Eden flows just north of the city centre, as it passes through on its journey from Black Fell Moss in Mallerstang, in the Lake District, to the Solway Firth. The Caldew, Petteril, and Eamont are all tributaries of the Eden, as well as the river Irthing. The Caldew and Petteril also flow through Carlisle, nearly surrounding the walled centre of the city.
3. Despite its long history, it took a government reform act to give Carlisle city status. In what year did this occur?

Answer: 1974

 The Local Government Act of 1972 granted Carlisle city status on April 1st, 1974, as part of the newly created county of Cumbria (it had formerly been separated into Cumberland and Westmorland). Carlisle had previously been the County Town of Cumberland, while Westmorland's administrative centres were found in Kendal after 1889, when it officially became a county. Before that, Appleby was the traditional centre of Westmorland.
4. Carlisle United, the football team based in Carlisle, established themselves in the English Second Division in the 1960s, before the likes of George McVitie and Chris Balderstone earned them promotion to the old First Division in 1974. What is the name of the ground where the club plays?

Answer: Brunton Park

 The club played at Milholme Bank and Devonshire Park before eventually moving to Brunton Park (which is situated on Warwick Road) in 1909. It has a capacity of 18,249, most of which is terraced; however due to the club's apparent lack of success, it is rarely full. One interesting fact to note is that the East Stand runs 20 yards beyond the northern end of the pitch.

This is due to plans from when it was constructed: the pitch was to have been moved farther away from the Warwick Road End, so that it could be demolished and rebuilt, but these plans never materialised.
5. A large part of Carlisle's population comes from its student body, many of whom are based at what is known locally as the "Art College", which is part of the University of Cumbria. In what year was an Academy of the Arts first founded in Carlisle?

Answer: 1823

 A 'Society for the Encouragement of Fine Arts' was founded in Carlisle in October 1822, with the Academy being established a year later. Since then it has been known officially as the Carlisle School of Art (1854), Carlisle College of Art (1950), and in 2002 became known as Cumbria Institute of the Arts, before merging with the University of Cumbria in 2008. No matter what the official name is, though, taxi drivers will always still take you to the 'Art College'!
6. As with many towns in the north of England, Carlisle has an abundance of local pubs, some of which date back to the 1700s. Which of these is reputed to be the oldest?

Answer: The King's Head, Fisher Street

 Tucked away down an alley in the centre of the city, The King's Head proudly boasts that it is the oldest pub in Carlisle. In the earliest records, however, it appears with two others: The Joiner's Arms on Church Street and The Sportsman on Heads Lane, so the actual oldest pub is not known for certain.
7. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Carlisle became industrialised like much of the UK. Which of these brands was first produced in Carlisle?

Answer: Carr's Biscuits

 Though it has since been taken over by United Biscuits, and Carr's biscuits are not produced in modern Carlisle, a biscuit factory has remained on the site that it was first built upon. It survived major flood damage in 2005.
8. In 1525, Archbishop Dunbar of Glasbow put forth the "Curse of Carlisle", aimed at deterring the so-called "Border Rievers" from local cattle theft. As part of Carlisle's millennium festivities, a monument bearing the words of the curse was created. Strange occurrences at this time were blamed on the curse. Which of the following was NOT blamed on the "Curse of Carlisle"?

Answer: A local school closing

 The 14-tonne monument (bearing the words of the curse) resides in an underpass as part of the Tullie House museum. In 2005, city councillor Jim Tootle asked for the removal or destruction of the stone, but this proposal was denied.

Source: Wikipedia
9. As strange as it may seem, the city has links to an American president who made frequent visits to Carlisle and the surrounding areas. The President's mother, Janet, was born in the city. Who was he?

Answer: Woodrow Wilson

 According to Wikipedia: "The President made a number of visits to Carlisle and the Lake District during his presidency, most famously on his 'pilgrimage of the heart' on 29 December 1918. This visit is commemorated by a plaque on the wall at the Carlisle City Church on Lowther Street".

Also, in true British style, his visit was honored by having a pub named after him on Botchergate.
10. Which presenter of the motoring show "Top Gear" traveled a long way from one of his previous jobs- presenting on BBC Radio Cumbria, based in Carlisle?

Answer: Richard Hammond

 The "Hamster", as he is affectionately known, used to live in Carlisle after landing a job at Radio Cumbria shortly after he graduated from Harrogate College of Art and Technology.
Source: Author MusicalMan90

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