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Quiz about The People and Places around Morecambe Bay

The People and Places around Morecambe Bay Quiz

Morecambe Bay is one of the most picturesque areas in the UK, with dramatic sunsets and spectacular views across to the English Lake District. Hopefully by the time you complete this quiz you will know a little more about the area.

A multiple-choice quiz by operator42. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
operator42

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
259,594

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
6 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Fishing and tourism are two of the industries in and around Morecambe Bay, but what industry is Barrow-in Furness, on the SW shores of the bay, famous for? Hint

Mining

Shipbuilding

Glass

Cotton

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Question 2 of 10

2. Steve Bennett, from Manchester, launched his own attempt to win the coveted "X Prize" from the sand banks of Morecambe Bay. What is the name of the company that produces his rockets? Hint

Starfinder

Starchaser

Pathfinder

Wayfinder

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which year did 23 Chinese cocklers tragically loose their lives, after being stranded by the incoming tide? Hint

2002

2003

2004

2005

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Question 4 of 10

4. From which port do the majority of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Companies ships sail from? Hint

Preston

Fleetwood

Heysham

Barrow

5. The "Cross Bay Walk" is a regular event where local charities organise funding raising walks across the sands. Due to their treacherous nature, guides are needed to escort them safely across. Once such man is Cedric Robinson, but what is his official name? Hint

The Queen's Guide to the Sands

The Bay Guide

The Sand Guide

The Sandmaster

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which island off the southwestern shores of Morecambe Bay crowns its own King? Hint

Roa Island

Holme Island

Piel Island

Walney Island

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which body of water is Morecambe Bay located? Hint

North Sea

Irish Sea

Solway Firth

Bristol Channel

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which river flows through Lancaster on its way to Morecambe Bay? Hint

Keer

Lune

Kent

Leven

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which market town would you find the world's only museum dedicated to Laurel and Hardy? Hint

Ulverston

Cartmel

Dalton

Kendal

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which village, close to the northeastern shores of the bay, is the ancestral home of George Washington? Hint

Holme

Silverdale

Warton

Arnside

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Fishing and tourism are two of the industries in and around Morecambe Bay, but what industry is Barrow-in Furness, on the SW shores of the bay, famous for?

Answer: Shipbuilding

Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd still exists today building surface ship and submarines, both conventional and nuclear, for the Royal Navy.

2. Steve Bennett, from Manchester, launched his own attempt to win the coveted "X Prize" from the sand banks of Morecambe Bay. What is the name of the company that produces his rockets?

Answer: Starchaser

The X Prize was a $10,000,000 contest for the first privately funded re-usable space capsule. It was won in 2004 by Burt Rutan, who designed the winning craft "SpaceShipOne".

3. In which year did 23 Chinese cocklers tragically loose their lives, after being stranded by the incoming tide?

Answer: 2004

The sands around the bay have claimed numerous lives over the years and have a fierce reputation. The quicksands are amongst the most dangerous in the world.

4. From which port do the majority of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Companies ships sail from?

Answer: Heysham

The Port of Heysham is located on the south shores of Morecambe Bay and had freight links with Ireland, the Isle of Man and mainland Europe. British Gas have their marine supply base here to service the gas rigs situated in the Morecambe Bay Gas Field which is about 25 miles offshore.

Answer: The Queen's Guide to the Sands

Cedric Robinson became Guide to the Sands in 1963, having been given the title by the Duchy of Lancaster. The salary for this job, �15.00 a year!

6. Which island off the southwestern shores of Morecambe Bay crowns its own King?

Answer: Piel Island

Piel Island lies off the south end of Walney Island and can be reached, in the summer months, by a short ferry journey from Roa Island. Traditionally the landlord of the only pub on the island, The Ship Inn, is given the title King of Piel.

7. In which body of water is Morecambe Bay located?

Answer: Irish Sea

The Bay covers around 310Sq.km and due to its location is an idea area for the development of re-newable energy resources. There is also a considerable reserve of natural gas under the sea bed. Estimates suggest around six trillion cubic feet.

8. Which river flows through Lancaster on its way to Morecambe Bay?

Answer: Lune

Lancaster Castle, which is owned by Queen Elizabeth II in her capacity as the Duke of Lancaster, is still used as a prison. The Pendle Witches were brought to trial and hanged here in 1612. In all, ten men and women were executed for the crime of witchcraft. They were accused of the murder, by witchcraft, of 17 people around the Forest of Pendle.

9. In which market town would you find the world's only museum dedicated to Laurel and Hardy?

Answer: Ulverston

Ulverston was the birthplace of Arthur Stanley Jefferson, who later became know to millions as Stan Laurel. Laurel and Hardy made over 180 films together over a career that spanned 35 years.

10. Which village, close to the northeastern shores of the bay, is the ancestral home of George Washington?

Answer: Warton

Sulgrave Manor was home to Lawrence Washington, a descendant of the first president of the USA. The Washington family helped build parts of the church of St. Oswald, in the village. The Washington Coat of Arms can still be seen in the church tower and are said to have been the inspiration for the design for the flag of the United States.

Source: Author operator42

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