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The City of Bradford Trivia Quiz

Welcome to Bradford, my city of origin. One of the largest and most culturally diverse cities in England, with fine examples of Victorian architecture. Here are just a few questions for your interest.

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

Author
Exiledbantam

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
328,435

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
409

Last 3 plays: Guest 82 (10/10), Guest 88 (2/10), Guest 82 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which part of Yorkshire is Bradford? Hint

West Yorkshire

South Yorkshire

East Yorkshire

North Yorkshire

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Question 2 of 10

2. Bradford City played their first football league match in 1903. What was unusual about this? Hint

The Team Manager was the Lord Mayor of Bradford

The ground wasn't finished so they played their games in nearby Halifax

The team was made up of ex-rugby league players, having formed from Manningham Rugby Club

They were elected to the football league without having ever played a single senior match

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which 'Young One' was born in Bradford? Hint

Nigel Planer

Christopher Ryan

Rick Mayall

Adrian Edmonson

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Bronte family are well known for living at Haworth, near Bradford. However, from which village in Bradford did they move there? Hint

Thornton

Heaton

Allerton

Clayton

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Question 5 of 10

5. Bradford is situated to the east of which geographical area? Hint

South Yorkshire Forest

Yorkshire Dales

Pennines

Peak District

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where's the World Heritage Site named after its founder, just 4 miles from Bradford city centre? Hint

Great Horton

Saltaire

Greengates

Fairweather Green

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1996 Bradford Northern, the city's rugby league team changed their name to? Hint

Bradford Bulls

Bradford Giants

Bradford Rhinos

Bradford Rams

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Question 8 of 10

8. On which river does Bradford lie? Hint

It doesn't have a river

River Calder

River Aire

River Wharfe

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Question 9 of 10

9. Bradford Grammar School received its Charter in 1662, who was the King at that time? Hint

Charles II

Charles I

James I

None of them, it was during the time of Oliver Cromwell

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Question 10 of 10

10. Bradford was famous for being the centre of which major industry? Hint

Mining

Wool

Cotton

Steel

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which part of Yorkshire is Bradford?

Answer: West Yorkshire

It was originally in the West Riding of Yorkshire until local government re-organisation in 1974.

2. Bradford City played their first football league match in 1903. What was unusual about this?

Answer: They were elected to the football league without having ever played a single senior match

In 1911 Bradford City won the FA Cup, by coincidence the cup had been made in the city by Fattorini's the jewellers that same year. Thus, making them the first winners of the current trophy.

3. Which 'Young One' was born in Bradford?

Answer: Adrian Edmonson

He was born in 1957 and is married to Jennifer Saunders, of French and Saunders fame. He played the punk, Vyvyan, in the 'Young Ones'.

4. The Bronte family are well known for living at Haworth, near Bradford. However, from which village in Bradford did they move there?

Answer: Thornton

Reverend Patrick Bronte was the parson of Thornton Bell Chapel, moving to Haworth in 1820. Charlotte, Emily and Anne were all born and baptised at Thornton. The chapel fell into disuse after a new church was built in 1872, only a wall and the cupola remain.

5. Bradford is situated to the east of which geographical area?

Answer: Pennines

It's actually on the eastern edge of the South Pennines. The Pennines run from the western side Peak District right up to the Scottish border and are known as 'the backbone of England'.

6. Where's the World Heritage Site named after its founder, just 4 miles from Bradford city centre?

Answer: Saltaire

Sir Titus Salt built his Victorian model village on the banks of the River Aire for his millworkers. It had a library, chapel and hospital, but no pub. It was made a World Heritage Site in 2001.

7. In 1996 Bradford Northern, the city's rugby league team changed their name to?

Answer: Bradford Bulls

Rugby League moved to being a summer sport in 1996 and the Bulls have been one of the most successful clubs since. In the period up to the start of the 2010/2011 season they have won the Super League 4 times, the World Club Challenge 3 times and the Challenge Cup twice.

8. On which river does Bradford lie?

Answer: It doesn't have a river

Bradford was built up at the crossing of a stream / beck which is now entirely underground. It did have a canal, although this was closed in the early 20th century.

9. Bradford Grammar School received its Charter in 1662, who was the King at that time?

Answer: Charles II

The school's full title is The Free Grammar School of Charles II at Bradford.

10. Bradford was famous for being the centre of which major industry?

Answer: Wool

It was known as 'the wool capital of the world' during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Bradford is now mainly a base for people visiting the Yorkshire Dales, Haworth, the National Media Museum, the David Hockney museum and the setting for Emmerdale.

Source: Author Exiledbantam

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