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Quiz about Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire for Visitors

Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire for Visitors Quiz

This is a simple quiz about the delights of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. From the remote Peak District plateaux to the lively city of Nottingham to the tranquil spa town of Buxton, there's something for everyone in these Midland counties

A multiple-choice quiz by riotgrrl. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
riotgrrl

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
142,804

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1297

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Question 1 of 10

1. You can explore extensive caves under Nottingham.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which industry is Nottingham historically best-known for? Hint

Lace making

Sheep farming

Steel

Boot making

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the poet Lord Byron's stately home? Hint

Hardwick Hall

Chatsworth House

Newstead Abbey

Haddon Hall

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Question 4 of 10

4. Many tourists visit Southwell, in Nottinghamshire, to see its stunning: Hint

Castle

Stately home

Civil War battlefield

Minster

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which famous twentieth-century author lived in Eastwood, in Nottinghamshire? Hint

D. H. Lawrence

H. G. Wells

Virginia Woolf

James Joyce

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where might you see the Major Oak? Hint

The Dukeries

Trent Valley

Sherwood Forest

Peak District

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which animal symbolises Derby? Hint

Bull

Stallion

Boar

Ram

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Derbyshire town is famous for the crooked spire of its church? Hint

Chesterfield

Ashbourne

Swadlincote

New Mills

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Question 9 of 10

9. On which Derbyshire river is the industrial revolution sometimes said to have started? Hint

Dove

Trent

Manifold

Derwent

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Question 10 of 10

10. The 'Peak' District is so-called because it contains numerous craggy peaks. True or false?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. You can explore extensive caves under Nottingham.

Answer: True

If you enter the caves, through a modern shopping mall, you can see air raid shelters, illegal gambling dens, and even an underground tannery. Above ground, Nottingham Castle looks out over the city. In the shadow of the castle is 'Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem', which claims to be Britain's oldest pub.

2. Which industry is Nottingham historically best-known for?

Answer: Lace making

Conditions for workers making lace were poor, and deteriorated as machines were introduced. This led some workers, who became known as 'Luddites', to smash the machinery. Nottingham is now a major city, with two football teams, the National Ice Centre and countless shops, pubs and bars.

3. What is the name of the poet Lord Byron's stately home?

Answer: Newstead Abbey

Byron restored the Nottinghamshire house, which is now also famed for its gardens. The other great stately homes mentioned all lie in Derbyshire.

4. Many tourists visit Southwell, in Nottinghamshire, to see its stunning:

Answer: Minster

Also in east Nottinghamshire, Newark-on-Trent is well worth a visit, to see the ruins of its castle and the inns around its marketplace.

5. Which famous twentieth-century author lived in Eastwood, in Nottinghamshire?

Answer: D. H. Lawrence

The author of 'The Rainbow' and 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' grew up in the former mining town. With the decline of mining, the area has suffered, yet it is still possible to discover what inspired Lawrence to set many of his novels in the area.

6. Where might you see the Major Oak?

Answer: Sherwood Forest

The Major Oak, near Edwinstowe, in Nottinghamshire, is huge oak tree under which Robin Hood and Maid Marion supposedly got married. The Sherwood Forest and neighbouring Clumber Park are idyllic places to go for long walks.

7. Which animal symbolises Derby?

Answer: Ram

Derby is a small city with pleasant walks along the river, and the chance to see inspired artwork by Joseph Wright in the city gallery.

8. Which Derbyshire town is famous for the crooked spire of its church?

Answer: Chesterfield

Chesterfield also boasts an attractive and lively marketplace, and is known for its Mayday Trade Union rallies. A few miles east is Bolsover, with a 17th century stately home designed to look like an imposing castle.

9. On which Derbyshire river is the industrial revolution sometimes said to have started?

Answer: Derwent

Some of the original mills can now be visited in this World Heritage Site. Also in central Derbyshire are Matlock Bath, with numerous attractions, including a cable car ride, and Bakewell, famous for its puddings, and a great base to explore the Peak District. The Dove and Manifold rivers are best known as for their angling.

10. The 'Peak' District is so-called because it contains numerous craggy peaks. True or false?

Answer: False

The 'Peak' is said to come from the name of the Pecsaetan ('hill people') tribe who lived in the area in the seventh century. The Peak District is commonly divided into the northern 'Dark' or 'High Peak', and southern 'White Peak' due to the colour of the local rocks. The steeper, loftier hills lie in the Dark Peak, but they are flat-topped plateaus, not craggy peaks.
The Peak District is Britain's oldest and most popular National Park, and it mostly lies in Derbyshire - yet another reason to visit!

Source: Author riotgrrl

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