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Quiz about The Red Rose County Lancashire

The Red Rose County - Lancashire Quiz

This is a quiz to test people's knowledge of Lancashire in England.

A multiple-choice quiz by Bretton. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Bretton

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
55,746

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
1309

Last 3 plays: Guest 80 (8/15), IW66 (9/15), Guest 89 (0/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Which of the following counties is to the north of Lancashire? Hint

Cumbria

Greater Manchester

Merseyside

Cheshire

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Question 2 of 15

2. What is the administrative capital of Lancashire? Hint

Preston

Blackburn

Lancaster

Blackpool

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which town has a temple belonging to the religious group the Mormons? Hint

Ashton-In-Makerfield

Preston

Chorley

Burnley

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which Lancashire football team won the English Premiership in 1995?

Answer: (One or two words)

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which Lancashire town is host to the Octagon theatre, the Middlebrook Centre, Atlantis night club and a football team that won the FA cup in 1958?

Answer: (One word )

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which of these is a nickname for the speaking of Lancashire dialect and slang? Hint

Lanky Twang

Lancashire Hotpot

Proper Speak

Common Talk

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Question 7 of 15

7. What Lancashire borough has the villages of Euxton, Coppull, Whittle-Le-Woods and Abbey Village? Hint

Chorley

Wigan

Preston

Morecombe

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Question 8 of 15

8. Where in relation to Blackburn is Bamber Bridge? Hint

To the East of Blackburn

To the North West of Blackburn

To the South of Blackburn

To the West of Blackburn

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Question 9 of 15

9. What is the local nickname for people from Bolton? Hint

Boltonese

Boltoners

Boltonians

Bolton Folk

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which of these Lancashire radio stations has never actually existed? Hint

Wish FM

Radio Whitsundale FM

Rock FM

Chorley FM

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Question 11 of 15

11. What was the name of the theme park in Charnock Richard, Chorley?

Answer: (One or two words)

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Question 12 of 15

12. Could you have seen David Beckham's wife performing, without spending money in the summer of 1996 in Preston?

Yes

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which of these is not a college in Lancashire? Hint

Lancashire College

Cardinal Newman College

Runshaw College

Bretton Hall College

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which town in Lancashire was the first to have an airport of some kind?

Answer: (It also has a lot of old peoples rest homes.)

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Question 15 of 15

15. Name the Lancashire Rugby League team that used to play at a ground called Central Park?

Answer: (One or two words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following counties is to the north of Lancashire?

Answer: Cumbria

Cumbria is host to the city of Carisle as well as the beautiful Lake District. Tourism is its main industry. There is a pencil factory within the county as well.

2. What is the administrative capital of Lancashire?

Answer: Preston

Despite the fact that Lancaster gives the county its name. Preston is where the county is mainly run from and is home to County Hall.

3. Which town has a temple belonging to the religious group the Mormons?

Answer: Chorley

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,(known as the Mormons) was set up in Utah, USA and based itself on an expansion of Christianity. Its founder, Joseph Smith was said to be a prophet who talked to God.

4. Which Lancashire football team won the English Premiership in 1995?

Answer: Blackburn

The team were relegated to Division One in 1999 when Brian Kidd made a mess of things.

5. Which Lancashire town is host to the Octagon theatre, the Middlebrook Centre, Atlantis night club and a football team that won the FA cup in 1958?

Answer: Bolton

The Octagon Theatre in Bolton almost had to shut a few years ago because of financial difficulties. Bolton Wanderers beat Manchester United 2-0 in the FA Cup final in 1958.

6. Which of these is a nickname for the speaking of Lancashire dialect and slang?

Answer: Lanky Twang

Lanky Twang includes phrases like 'Orite' meaning 'Are you alright', 'Rite for a do' meaning 'I'm ready' and 'Put wood in'th hole' meaning 'close the door'.

7. What Lancashire borough has the villages of Euxton, Coppull, Whittle-Le-Woods and Abbey Village?

Answer: Chorley

Despite having a population of more than 100,000 people, Chorley has to share its post code with Preston. Chorley is also of home of this quiz's creator.

8. Where in relation to Blackburn is Bamber Bridge?

Answer: To the West of Blackburn

Bamber Bridge is a small town on the outskirts of Preston where Preston North End Football Club have a parade whenever they are promoted or relegated. Funnily enough a coffin is carried through this parade.

9. What is the local nickname for people from Bolton?

Answer: Boltonians

There is also the nickname Trotters which is used to describe a Boltonian who likes to play tricks on outsiders. This nickname was also used by Bolton Wanderers football club.

10. Which of these Lancashire radio stations has never actually existed?

Answer: Radio Whitsundale FM

Radio Whitsundale has never existed. Wish FM is a pop music station in Wigan, whilst Rock FM is a pop music station in Preston. Chorley FM is a new creation as it recently went on air to cover the town's summer festival. It has been offered the chance to become a permanent station.

11. What was the name of the theme park in Charnock Richard, Chorley?

Answer: Camelot

An out of town night club called The Park Night Club is also in Charnock Richard. The park closed for business in late 2012.

12. Could you have seen David Beckham's wife performing, without spending money in the summer of 1996 in Preston?

Answer: Yes

David Beckham (a soccer player) is married to Victoria Adams who was a member of the British pop group The Spice Girls. The town of Preston can be said to be a good omen for the couples as both of them found that their careers were launched after they visited the town . David played for Preston's football team whilst on loan from Manchester United before he became a big name. Within a year of returning back to United he became a regular in the first team. Victoria and The Spice Girls were part of a free gig during Preston's 1996 Summer Festival.

They released their first single 'Wannabe' a few days after their gig in Preston and were number one in the singles charts a week later.

13. Which of these is not a college in Lancashire?

Answer: Bretton Hall College

Bretton Hall is actually a Drama school in Yorkshire. Lancashire College is a small college for adult students, whilst both Runshaw and Cardinal Newman offer courses for sixth formers. The latter has a strong Catholic basis.

14. Which town in Lancashire was the first to have an airport of some kind?

Answer: Blackpool

Blackpool is famous for its tower, mucky beaches and one of the world's largest roller coasters. The airport can trace its history back to 1909 and was one of the first airports in the UK.

15. Name the Lancashire Rugby League team that used to play at a ground called Central Park?

Answer: Wigan

Wigan won almost everything for years before the Super League was started. Since the formation of the Super League they have hardly won a thing.

Source: Author Bretton

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